Mount Bachelor

How to get to Mount Bachelor

Getting to Mt. Bachelor is convenient, with the resort located just 22 miles west of Bend, Oregon. Visitors can fly into Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM), which is about a 30-minute drive from Bend. From Bend, guests can take the free Mt. Bachelor shuttle service, offering easy access to the resort without the hassle of parking. With the town of Bend and its many inns, hotels, boutiques, shops and restaurants a short 22 miles away, a Mt. Bachelor ski vacation meets a wide variety of lodging and budget preferences.

Getting around

To get around Mt. Bachelor, visitors can utilize various transportation options provided by the resort. The Mt. Bachelor shuttle service offers convenient access from Bend, Oregon, to the resort, eliminating the need for parking. Additionally, ample parking is available at the resort's base areas with clear directions and policies to ensure a smooth experience for all guests.

Skiing in Mount Bachelor

As you drive up to the resort, you’ll notice how the volcano formed natural halfpipe-like gullies which extend from the summit and wind down into tree level. Designated trails have been cut to match the terrain’s natural flow. You won’t find anything like Mt. Bachelor’s playful trails. Blessed with an annual snowfall of 387 inches, a Mt. Bachelor powder day is unforgettable.

Beginner Skiing in Mt. Bachelor

Beginner skiers and snowboarders, don’t less this dormant volcano fool you. You can ski and ride at this jutting monstrosity and enjoy its unique terrain and epic Cascade Range views just like intermediates and experts. In fact you can ski 15 percent of the resort, and ski on green runs well above treeline.

First time skiers will want to start from the Sunshine Lodge base area village, specifically on the Carrousel lift, since it’s free every Saturday and Sunday for beginners.

The Rainbow Chair or Sunrise Express chairlift is a great place for novice skiers or snowboarders to start their Mt. Bachelor ski vacation, as there are nearly entirely green runs in this area.
Once you feel ready you’ll want to take on the Mt. Bachelor beginner terrain out of the West Village area. From the top of Sunrise you can ski down West Village Getback to the Pine Marten Express. At the top of the lift take in the views and nab a picture, then head down Summit Crossover, which you can take back down to West Village or Sunrise, it’s your choice.

Family vacations in Mount Bachelor

Between its varied terrain, the breathtaking high alpine mountain resort, close proximity to the town of Bend, Oregon, kid-friendly snowsports school and lift ticket deals, a Mt. Bachelor family ski vacation will please everyone from first-timers to seasoned families. The Sunshine parking lot also allows for parking within 300 yards to the resort, making it easier to schlep the whole family’s equipment. The beauty of a Mt. Bachelor family ski trip is that Bend restaurants are varied and quite affordable. Families can pick from steakhouses, contemporary American, classic American, Thai, Latin or restaurants serving up an eclectic mix of seasonal, local produce and meats.

Mt. Bachelor family lodging is mainly found in Bend, Oregon, which is a mere 20 minute drive from the resort. Everyone will love the spectacular drive through Deschutes National Forest to and from Mt. Bachelor and Bend. Having all the restaurant, activity and lodging options in Bend at their fingertips is also a major plus for those on a Mt. Bachelor family ski vacation.