Congratulations to Mt Bachelor Ski Resort who just officially surpassed the 400 inch mark for the 2024/2025 ski season.
The Oregon ski resort seasonal snow average is 410 inches, so with two more months of operation they are sitting pretty. The massive snow totals saw a huge boost in the last week with over 60 inches falling in seven days…and it’s not done snowing yet!
“With another 2” of fresh snow overnight, we have a 150” base depth today and have now received a tremendous 403” for the season thus far! The slopes are still engulfed in light snow flurries, with forecasts expecting an additional 3-4” today.” -Mt Bachelor
With incredible March powder conditions comes associated operational challenges and risks for guests. Mt Bachelor is advising all skier and snowboarders to expect limited grooming and off-piste terrain is to be accessed by experts only. Snow Immersion Suffocation (SIS) and tree well risk remain high so ski or ride with a buddy and keep them in sight at all times.
Mt Bachelor March 21st Mountain Report:
Mountain Report 3/21
Beware of snow immersion suffocation (SIS) and tree well risk today. Ski or ride with a partner and keep them in sight at all times. Stick to open, groomed trails to minimize SIS hazards. Educate yourself on deep snow safety here: https://www.deepsnowsafety.org/
7:00am Update: With another 2” of fresh snow overnight, we have a 150” base depth today and have now received a tremendous 403” for the season thus far! The slopes are still engulfed in light snow flurries, with forecasts expecting an additional 3-4” today, moderate winds with strong gusts, and a high in the low 30s. Though lighter than yesterday, our westside terrain is again experiencing high winds this morning that will likely impact lift ops in that area. As always, the Lift & Trail Status page and the Mt. Bachelor App will be your best source for updates throughout the day.
The 400-foot-long mini halfpipe located off Pine Marten is currently being built. Peace Park is also getting prepped for this Saturday’s Party in Peace Park. Stop by the Lower Peace Park, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to get down to funky beats playing at the Woodward Boombox. Don’t miss out on free swag, après burritos, and Mountain Dew cans in the Peace Park, courtesy of our partner at Mountain Dew.
The Party doesn’t stop there! Once you’ve finished a fun day in the Park, head to the West Village Lodge Deck for the after party!
Be Advised:
- Guests who drop into closed terrain will have their passes/tickets pulled and restricted. Please respect on-hill signage and rope closures.
- Expect limited grooming and deep snow conditions. Check the Grooming Report and note that ungroomed and off-piste terrain is experts only. SIS and tree well risk remain high.
- The Halfpipe and Performance venue are closed. Heavy equipment will be working in the area.
- Our Uphill Policy remains in effect – don’t forget to grab a free Uphill Pass before starting your ascent.
- There will be race training on Little Canyon this morning, in addition to afternoon training on Cliffhanger and Ed’s Garden.
- Be prepared for winter driving conditions – check ODOT for real time road conditions and ensure your vehicle is equipped for winter travel. Consider utilizing the available shuttle service for transportation to/from Bend.
Mt. Bachelor Tree Well Safety Guildelines:
Tree wells are formed when snow accumulates around the base of a tree but not under the lower hanging branches, creating deep pockets of soft, unstable snow. A tree well or snow immersion suffocation (SIS) accident can happen when a skier or snowboarder falls, usually headfirst, into a tree well or deep loose snow and becomes immobilized. Similar to the effects of an avalanche, the incident can leave the skier buried without air, leading to suffocation.
If you decide to explore off-piste you are voluntarily accepting the risk of a deep snow immersion accident. The most effective way to avoid this danger is to always ski or ride with a buddy in sight. Don’t have a friend to ride with one day? Stick to open, groomed runs, or make friends with another solo skier or rider out on the slopes! We support #friendsonapowday on our social media and hope you will too.
Take the time to educate yourself on how to get yourself out of a tree well and how to safely help a friend escape. For more information about SIS and tree well safety, visit https://www.deepsnowsafety.org/.
