MT. BACHELOR

📍Bend, Oregon, USA

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Vertical drop: 3,365 ft
Skiable terrain: 4,323 acres
Avg snowfall: 410 in
Lifts: 15^*

Another season up here

BEYOND WINTER

Ride to Pine Marten Lodge for Cascade views and hiking around the mountain.

Before you go: Summer lift operations are weather dependent.

Explore summer activities ↗Make a mountain escape →

CENTRAL OREGON HIGH DESERT

Central Oregon's high desert presents one of the most striking landscape contrasts in the American West—where the dense, wet forests of the Cascade Ra...

THE REGION

Central Oregon's high desert presents one of the most striking landscape contrasts in the American West—where the dense, wet forests of the Cascade Range give way to the arid ponderosa pine parklands and sagebrush expanses of the interior. Mt. Bachelor rises from this transition zone, a symmetrical volcanic cone that captures Pacific moisture while benefiting from the lighter, drier snow conditions of the east side.

The geological story here is one of recent volcanism—Bachelor is less than 20,000 years old, a young shield volcano that has experienced eruptive activity within the past 10,000 years.

The town of Bend has transformed from a quiet logging community into one of the fastest-growing cities in the Pacific Northwest, bringing world-class restaurants, craft breweries, and an outdoor recreation culture that rivals anywhere in the country.

THE LOCAL SCENE

Bend has cultivated a craft beer culture that rivals any city in the country. More than 30 breweries operate within the city limits. The people of Bend embody an active lifestyle ethos—it's a community where outdoor pursuits define daily life.

GETTING THERE

Redmond is the airport for a Bend-based ski trip. From Bend, take Century Drive to the ski area or check the Cascades East Transit mountain bus. In winter the road ends at West Village. Choose West Village, Sunrise or Skyliner according to your lesson, rentals and first lift.

WHEN TO GO

Summit and backside openings depend on wind, visibility and patrol work. If those areas are the purpose of your trip, compare the lift report with the forecast. In spring, check the scheduled base and lift operations before booking a lesson or choosing parking.

BEYOND THE SLOPES

The region offers much more than skiing. Here's what else to explore:

🍽️

Bend Ale Trail

Dining

More than 30 craft breweries make Bend one of the top beer destinations in America.

🏔️

Deschutes River Float

Outdoor

The Deschutes River runs through downtown Bend, offering tubing and paddling in summer.

🏔️

Smith Rock State Park

Outdoor

World-famous rock climbing destination with dramatic basalt formations.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

High Desert Museum

Family

Exceptional museum combining natural history, wildlife exhibits, and cultural interpretation.

🏔️

Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway

Outdoor

66-mile drive through volcanic landscapes and alpine lakes.

🎭

Old Mill District

Culture

Historic mill site converted to shopping, dining, and entertainment district.

WHERE TO STAY

Bend is the overnight base for a Mt. Bachelor trip. Downtown puts restaurants nearby, while TownePlace offers suite kitchens and guest laundry. Compare Mt. Bachelor Village condos with Tetherow vacation homes if your group needs more space. Seventh Mountain is on Century Drive along the approach to the ski area. Plan the road journey separately for each ski day.

THE FOOD SCENE

At the mountain, Pine Marten Lodge has Scapolo’s for a Mediterranean-inspired lunch with a view. West Village Lodge has base-level options including Pinnacles for coffee. In Bend, Jackson’s Corner works for brunch or supper, Spork for casual street food, and Ariana for an intimate seasonal dinner.

APRÈS & NIGHTLIFE

Rock Bar is an option for food and drinks at the mountain when serving. If the group is heading back to Bend, meet at Deschutes Brewery’s downtown Public House on NW Bond Street for beer and a meal.

INSIDER TIPS

💡Match your parking lot to your first activity. The interlodge shuttle connects base areas during scheduled service.
💡If the Summit chair opens, check the specific terrain and return routes before skiing the backside.
💡Stay in Bend for breweries and the High Desert Museum. Save the full Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway drive for the season when the road beyond West Village is open.

DESTINATION FACTS

Nearest Town

Bend, Oregon

Population

100,000

Elevation

5,700 ft base / 9,065 ft summit

Timezone

Pacific Time (PT)

LIVE WEATHER

Real-time conditions for planning your Mt. Bachelor trip

❄️Snow Depth 🌨️Precipitation 💨Wind 🌡️Temperature ☁️Visibility

Learn to read ski weather maps →

GETTING THERE

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RDM

Redmond Municipal

About 30–60 minutes

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PDX

Portland International

About 2.5–3.5 hours

Approximate planning ranges; allow extra time for winter conditions.

OVERNIGHT STAYS & CAMPERVANS

For Mt. Bachelor, compare a booked room or rental around Bend with a designated campsite that accepts your vehicle and winter dates. Choose your base around the daily mountain journey and the power, water and indoor facilities you need.

Compare lodging options ↗

Book a designated overnight place for your vehicle and dates. Day parking does not provide permission to camp.

Sources & planning context

Historical planning figures · Figures marked * come from earlier references and may differ from current resort figures.

Other names · Mount Bachelor, Bachelor

Local recommendations are editorial guidance. Travel times are approximate and depend on your route and conditions.

Typically late November to late May

A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.

Official schedules & conditions ↗

Schedule source ↗Official resort ↗

Official website: https://www.mtbachelor.com/; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Dogs on the mountain: Yes; Source ↗ · Oct 22, 2026
Pet facilities: Yes; Source ↗ · Oct 22, 2026
Pet policy: Winter pet access includes the designated dog park beside West Village parking. Elsewhere keep dogs on a short leash and under control. This does not permit pets on ski terrain or chairlifts; resort buildings and food-service areas have restrictions. Bend offers pet-friendly lodging and services. Confirm your accommodation’s pet rules before booking.; Source ↗ · Oct 22, 2026
Summer and winter destination: Yes; Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Beyond winter: Ride to Pine Marten Lodge for Cascade views and hiking around the mountain.; Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Summer visit planning: Summer lift operations are weather dependent.; Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Vertical drop (ft): 3365; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Skiable area (acres): 4323; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Runs: 124; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Reported average snowfall (in): 410; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Summit elevation (ft): 9065; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026

Historical mountain figures awaiting field-level confirmation: Lifts, Base elevation (ft).

Individual listings retain their own sources and check dates. A source check covers only the named details; it does not confirm availability. Snowfall averages describe climate, not a forecast.

Mt. Bachelor Village | Bend, Oregon Vacation Rentals ↗A Bend vacation-rental community with river-view condos, townhomes, rooms and suites, plus a community pool and jacuzzi, resort Wi-Fi, EV chargers and on-site parking. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

A Dog-Lover's Guide to Bend, Oregon - Visit Bend ↗Oxford Hotel is in downtown Bend. · Checked Oct 29, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Mt. Bachelor summit skiing ↗The operator describes the 360-degree opportunity and designates backside terrain expert only. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Mt. Bachelor travel ↗Century Drive ends at West Village during winter and the resort connects with Cascades East Transit. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Mt. Bachelor base areas ↗West Village, Sunrise and Skyliner have distinct parking and activity access. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

WorldMark Bend — Seventh Mountain Resort winter recreation ↗WorldMark’s Bend lodging is on the mountain approach outside downtown. The resort has an on-site winter ice rink. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Bend ↗Extended-stay Bend suites with kitchens, complimentary breakfast, hot tub, seasonal outdoor pool and guest laundry. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Tetherow vacation rentals ↗Named resort on Bend’s west side with rental homes and smaller layouts. Multi-bedroom homes offer kitchens and shared living space. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Mt. Bachelor Sports shop directory ↗The operator calls the Mountain Gateway flagship Mt. Bachelor Sports Pro Shop and places it in West Village. Sunrise Lodge has a different shop. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Mt. Bachelor rental and demo equipment ↗Mt. Bachelor differentiates standard ski-and-boot rental packages from boot demos for use with personal skis. The Demo Center is on the lower level of Mountain Gateway. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Powder House Bend daily rentals ↗The Bend business dates itself to 1976 and lists its address at 311 SW Century Drive. It rents alpine skis, snowboards, Nordic equipment and snowshoes, with advance pickup and a first-come demo selection. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Powder House Bend customer service ↗The shop publishes 541-389-6234 for general product enquiries. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Scapolo's | Dining at Pine Marten Lodge ↗Scapolo’s is the Pine Marten Lodge restaurant, pairing Mediterranean-inspired food with vegetarian and children’s choices and a mountain-view deck. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Mt. Bachelor | Pinnacles at West Village Lodge ↗The resort places Pinnacles Café inside West Village Lodge and identifies its Sisters Coffee service. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Mt. Bachelor | Riding in the spring ↗The operator lists West Village Lodge for lunch and Clearing Rock for food and drinks after skiing. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Ariana Restaurant ↗Ariana is an intimate Bend restaurant offering seasonal à-la-carte and tasting-menu dining with a curated wine program. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Visit Us – Deschutes Brewery ↗Deschutes’ Bend Public House is the brewery’s downtown restaurant and tap destination on Bond Street. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Jackson's Corner | Family Friendly, Scratch-Made, Local Farms ↗Jackson’s Corner is a family-run Bend café making food from scratch with ingredients sourced from nearby farms. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Spork ↗Spork serves globally inspired street food in Bend with an explicitly green-conscious operating approach. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Mt. Bachelor — official hours information ↗
See the verified facts and dates listed above.
Mt. Bachelor — official homepage ↗
See the verified facts and dates listed above.
Ikon Pass — 26/27 opening and closing dates (updated September 29, 2026) ↗
Published planned season dates, subject to conditions.
Mt. Bachelor: pet and animal policies ↗
Winter pets may use designated base areas and the West Village dog park. Chairlift, building and ski-terrain restrictions apply; this corrects the old unsourced Nordic-trail claim.
Visit Bend: dog travel ↗
The destination organization describes pet-friendly lodging and services in Bend. Checked October 22, 2026.
Summer Activities | Scenic Chairlift Rides ↗
Ride to Pine Marten Lodge for Cascade views and hiking around the mountain.
Mt. Bachelor — Mountain Stats ↗
The current mountain-stats page labels the lowest elevation as 5,700 feet.

THE REGION

The geological story here is one of recent volcanism—Bachelor is less than 20,000 years old, a young shield volcano that has experienced eruptive activity within the past 10,000 years.

BEYOND THE SLOPES

The region offers much more than skiing. Here's what else to explore:

🍽️

Bend Ale Trail

Dining

More than 30 craft breweries make Bend one of the top beer destinations in America.

🏔️

Deschutes River Float

Outdoor

The Deschutes River runs through downtown Bend, offering tubing and paddling in summer.

🏔️

Smith Rock State Park

Outdoor

World-famous rock climbing destination with dramatic basalt formations.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

High Desert Museum

Family

Exceptional museum combining natural history, wildlife exhibits, and cultural interpretation.

🏔️

Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway

Outdoor

66-mile drive through volcanic landscapes and alpine lakes.

🎭

Old Mill District

Culture

Historic mill site converted to shopping, dining, and entertainment district.

WHERE TO STAY

THE FOOD SCENE

INSIDER TIPS

💡Match your parking lot to your first activity. The interlodge shuttle connects base areas during scheduled service.

💡If the Summit chair opens, check the specific terrain and return routes before skiing the backside.

💡Stay in Bend for breweries and the High Desert Museum. Save the full Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway drive for the season when the road beyond West Village is open.