Oregon, United States

Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort

ClosedOpens Late November

Season dates, 101 trails, lift pass pricing, and monthly snow conditions

Expert Terrain

Snow Sure

9,065ft

Peak Elevation

3,365ft

Vertical Drop

101

Trails

462"

Annual Snow

Overview

Mt. Bachelor is a ski resort in Oregon, United States, with an elevation range from 5,700ft (1737m) to 9,065ft (2763m). The vertical drop is 3,365ft (1026m) across 101 trails served by 12 lifts and 4,318 skiable acres. The nearest airport is Redmond Municipal (RDM), about 30 minutes away by car. Mt. Bachelor receives an average of 462 inches of snowfall annually.

Season Overview

Season Timeline

Late November to Late May

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Opens: Late NovemberCloses: Late May

Peak Open Early Late Closed

Snow Conditions

130cm(51in)Heavy

Average snowfall in January, Mt. Bachelor's snowiest peak-season month.

462"

Annual Snowfall

(1173cm)

-2°C

January Avg High

-9°C

January Avg Low

Monthly Snowfall

462"

annual avg

130

Jan

125

Feb

110

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

105

Dec

Peak Open Early Latecm/month

Terrain & Trails

101

Total Trails

Lifts

4,318

Skiable Acres

3,365ft

Vertical Drop

Trail Difficulty Breakdown

15%

Beginner: 15 trails

25%

Intermediate: 25 trails

35%

Advanced: 35 trails

25%

Expert: 25 trails

15%Beginner (15)

25%Intermediate (25)

35%Advanced (35)

25%Expert (25)

Mt. Bachelor has 101 trails: 15% green, 25% blue, 35% black, and 25% double-black. Black and double-black trails make up 60% of the terrain at Mt. Bachelor.

Lift System & Elevation

Total Lifts

3,365ft

Vertical Drop

1,026m

(3,365ft)

Elevation Profile

9,065ft

Peak

5,700ft

Base

Price Trends

Day pass pricing across the season

$146

avg/day

$165

Jan

$165

Feb

$155

Mar

$135

Apr

$119

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

$129

Nov

$155

Dec

Peak Shoulder Off-PeakBest value: May ($119)

Best Month to Visit Mt. Bachelor

Top Pick

January

Deep snowfallLow crowdsPeak conditions

score

130cm

Low

$165/day

January offers the best overall balance of snowfall, crowd levels, and pricing at Mt. Bachelor, based on this guide's month-by-month scoring. Snowfall this month averages 130cm. Crowd levels are low.

Open

105cm

snowfall

-1°/-8°

high/low °C

crowds

$155

day pass

Monthly conditions are based on historical averages. Actual conditions vary year to year. Click on any month for detailed conditions, crowd levels, and packing tips for Mt. Bachelor.

Lift Passes & Pricing

Adult Day Pass

$149

per day

Season Pass

$699

full season

Multi-Resort Pass Inclusion:

Ikon

Day pass pricing varies by date and ticket type; check the resort's official site for current rates. Mt. Bachelor is included on the Ikon pass.

Getting to Mt. Bachelor

Nearest Airport

Redmond Municipal (RDM)

Approx. 30 min drive

Location

Oregon, United States 🇺🇸

43.9791°N, 121.6880°W

Mt. Bachelor is within an hour's drive of Redmond Municipal.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Mt. Bachelor open for the season?

Mt. Bachelor typically opens in Late November and closes in Late May. Exact dates vary year to year, so check the resort's official site before booking travel.

How much is a day lift pass at Mt. Bachelor?

A day lift pass at Mt. Bachelor starts at $149 per day. Prices vary by date and ticket type, so check the resort's official site for current rates.

Is Mt. Bachelor good for beginners?

Mt. Bachelor has 15% beginner-rated (green) terrain. Intermediate and advanced skiers will find more terrain to explore here.

How much snow does Mt. Bachelor get per year?

Mt. Bachelor receives an average of 462 inches of snowfall per year. The resort relies entirely on natural snowfall; snowmaking coverage is 0%.

What is the best month to ski at Mt. Bachelor?

January is the highest-scoring month to ski at Mt. Bachelor in this guide's month-by-month ranking of snowfall, crowd levels, and lift pass pricing. It averages 130cm of snowfall and low crowd levels.

Overview

Terrain & Trails

101

Total Trails

Lifts

4,318

Skiable Acres

3,365ft

Vertical Drop

Trail Difficulty Breakdown

15%

Beginner: 15 trails

25%

Intermediate: 25 trails

35%

Advanced: 35 trails

25%

Expert: 25 trails

15%Beginner (15)

25%Intermediate (25)

35%Advanced (35)

25%Expert (25)

Mt. Bachelor has 101 trails: 15% green, 25% blue, 35% black, and 25% double-black. Black and double-black trails make up 60% of the terrain at Mt. Bachelor.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Mt. Bachelor open for the season?

Mt. Bachelor typically opens in Late November and closes in Late May. Exact dates vary year to year, so check the resort's official site before booking travel.

How much is a day lift pass at Mt. Bachelor?

A day lift pass at Mt. Bachelor starts at $149 per day. Prices vary by date and ticket type, so check the resort's official site for current rates.

Is Mt. Bachelor good for beginners?

Mt. Bachelor has 15% beginner-rated (green) terrain. Intermediate and advanced skiers will find more terrain to explore here.

How much snow does Mt. Bachelor get per year?

Mt. Bachelor receives an average of 462 inches of snowfall per year. The resort relies entirely on natural snowfall; snowmaking coverage is 0%.

What is the best month to ski at Mt. Bachelor?