OPENING DAY: Hitting the slopes at Mt. Bachelor? Here’s what to expect
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Opening day at Mt. Bachelor is finally here! The resort said it's excited to welcome everyone back to the slopes. Eager mountain-goers are already lining up at Pine Marten to try and grab the first chair.
Skiers and snowboarders can expect to hop on Skyliner, Little Pine, Pine Marten, and Red Chair, conditions permitting. Today's forecast calls for a low around 20 degrees and a high of 30 degrees with light winds and a chance of snow showers starting at Noon that could bring another 2" of snow!
"There will be 10 groomed trails and a small Woodward Mountain Park in Pacific City with approximately 10 features. Ski area boundaries will be Leeway on the west and the top of Sunrise lift down to the West Village Getback on the east. Chipmunk carpet will be available to guests and requires a $0 lift ticket," the resort said in it's daily Mountain Report.
Guests can enjoy a variety of on-hill celebrations, including the annual opening day banner breakthrough at 9 a.m.
Beginning at 10:30 at Rock Bar, enjoy free cake and beer and music by DJ Da Funk Conductor. A toast to the season will take place at 11 a.m.
For the full schedule of events, click here.
Mt. Bachelor says to be advised of early season conditions. Expect marked and unmarked obstacles across the mountain and please ski or ride with caution and stick to open, groomed terrain.
"Starting today, Mt. Bachelor's uphill policy will take effect and a free Uphill Pass & armband will be required. The CET shuttle will be running but the Interlodge shuttle will not. Sunrise parking lot is closed. All food & beverage offerings are out of West Village Lodge. Pine Marten Lodge will be open for restroom use only," the resort said in it's daily Mountain Report.
