Mount Bachelor Ski Area
Mount Bachelor is well regarded for beginners (15 percent) and intermediates (25 percent) but most of the 3,683-acre (1,490-ha) ski area is for expert skiers, including several double black diamond trails for experts.The east side of the mountain has excellent cruising trails favored by intermediates and beginner skiers. The New Summit Express, Outback Express, and Northwest Express lifts access the most difficult terrain. Steep bowls in The Cirque, gladed tree trails, and deep chutes leading into tight trees are the benchmarks of these lifts. Mount Bachelor is also keenly building its reputation as a good location for snowboarders with 3 parks and a 400ft Superpipe. The parks are called the Slopestyle Arena, the Air Chamber and the Sunshine.
In the early 2000’s eight Super Wizard Snowguns were installed in the Pine Marten Express lift area to assure good coverage for early-season runs. Cross-country skiers will find plenty of room to roam too with more than a dozen trails totaling 35 miles (56 km). All trails are well maintained and wind through the scenic Deschutes National Forest.