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Prelude to the 09/10 Shred Season!

Travis Busack — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:30:38 +0000

As we patiently await the opening day tomorrow at Mt Bachelor, I wonder how the season will turn out. I hope that we get tons of snow of course, as this is what makes or breaks a season. We begin the season with a base of 25″ at the base and 18″ at mid mountain, so make sure when you catch that first chair at 9am you don’t end your season quick on a pile of rocks. If you really want to catch one of those first chairs of the new season then you better get your gear together tonight. I know that everything isn’t always where you think you put it and it takes awhile to get in the groove of remembering what you need when you go to the mountain. With only two lifts operating tomorrow, Pine and Sunshine, it will more than likely be busy on the hill. Mt Bachelor expects to open more terrain daily as well, which should help to spread out the crowds. One last thing, lets all try our best not to run anyone of the road on the way to Mt Bachelor. Try to always drive according to road conditions and be a safe driver, we’re all just trying to shred. See you all up there on the begging of another epic season at Mt Bachelor.

Let It Snow!

Travis Busack — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 21:33:55 +0000

After receiving aing dusting of snow little more than a week ago on Mt Bachelor. We just got our first considerable dump of snow on the mountains the other night, totaling 8 inches of heavy base building snow. Although this first bit of snow will more than likely melt over the next few days, i can’t help but think about cruising the slopes. As a resident of Bend for the past 10 years I’ve spent a lot of time snowboarding at Mt Bachelor. With some of the highest annual snowfall totals and the driest powder in the North West, Mt Bachelor is a powder hounds paradise. We had over 500 inches of total snowfall last year and this is an El Nino year, so that means we could have another epic year on the mountain.

So If your looking to get some days on Mt Bachelor and you are a resident or a second home owner that frequents the area. Then a season pass might be a great deal for you, especially since Mt Bachelor has recently extended its preseason pass prices through Friday Oct 9. Even if you planning a short trip for the winter already, there are some multi day passes at awesome prices. And for those of you who just plane miss the early season deals, Mt Bachelor is also doing a kind of sliding scale day pass pricing depending of weather and open lifts.

The season at Mt Bachelor usually begins around Thanksgiving weekend and goes through the end of May. So with almost 7 months of skiing and snowboarding you have plenty of opportunity to catch some great days on the mountain. Offering all types of terrain that will keep any level rider looking forward to that next epic run. Start over on the West Village side of the mountain where the main lodge is located for some green terrain for the kids and the best bar on the mountain for the adults. Or cruise to the top of the mountain up the Summit lift for and epic view and some steeper terrain. The North West side of the resort for the best powder and tree runs with all kinds of wind lips and drops for the advanced rider. If you have the family with you and your looking to take it easy where the weather is usually a little more mild. Then head over to the east side of the hill to the Sunrise Lodge for food, beer, and a family atmosphere with a bunch of easier terrainfor the whole family. There is ample parking on this side of the mountain with two large parking lots or free shuttle buss service from the West Village side. The entire mountain can be assessed from either lodge as Mt Bachelor is a unique volcanic cone shaped mountain.

So even though we are more than a month to go before opening day, don’t forget to get geared up and grab those early season deals on the passes. Cause looking good on the mountain in all your new gear only matters if your actually rinding the mountain. Get your passes and come shred the volcano this winter!

Fall Hikes By The River

Travis Busack — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 01:38:46 +0000

Snow dusted the mountains today!It might seem a little early in the season to start thinking about snow, but with a fresh dusting of pow on the mountains it’s hard not too. So before it gets to be that time of the year to strap on your board or skis you should check out some of the cool hikes around Bend.

I recently went on a short hike at the First Street Rapids along the Deschutes River. This nice little section of river near the downtown Bend area is a great place for just a long enough hike to stretch your legs and see the beauty the out town has. Parking is the main problem with the small park, but you can usually find a spot along the 1st st on your way to the park. Ounce parked you can check out the class 1 and 2 rapids at the park and chill for a few. Then just follow the trail down river as it is a great walking path. Dogs are welcome as long as they are on a leash and you pick up their piles. So as you hike the trail you may see some wild life along the way. I saw a pair of Swans and there young as well as a Osprey fighting with a Red Tail Hawk. That was probably a rare siting, but it was totally awesome! After a little bit the trail will go up hill along side of the Rivers Edge golf course and stop at the road. You may want to continue from here and explore although I decided to stop and turn around. I did the hike in about 45 min at a very leisurely pace. At the end when I got back to the park I hung out by the rapids for a bit and then I was on my way back home.

So if you don’t have much time or you want to hike somewhere close in town. Even if you have family or friends in town this is the perfect short hike to show off what Bend, OR has to offer. Check out the First Street Rapids park and hiking trail for a great break from the day.