Mt. Bachelor ski resort: snow, terrain & trip planner
Oregon, United States · Base 5,702 ft · Summit 9,065 ft · Vertical 3,363 ft
Updated : usually opens around Nov 25.
Mt. Bachelor snow report
Nov 15: opens ~Nov 25; 10 in. forecast at the summit over the next 7 days.
- Status
- Opens ~Nov 25 typical season
- Next 24 h
- 5 in. summit forecast
- Next 7 days
- 10 in. summit forecast
Forecast and modeled snow from Veabird's snow model. Updated Nov 15, 22:00 UTC.
Veabird's call
Opens around Nov 25, on the Ikon Pass for beginners and intermediates.
Well below average at 26% of normal, building with 10 in. due and Sunday bringing 6 in.
Grades from Veabird's snow model; wording by AI (Muse Spark), checked against the forecast. Updated Nov 15, 22:00 UTC.
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Questions about Mt. Bachelor
When does Mt. Bachelor open?
Usually around Nov 25, and the season typically runs to about May 25. Exact dates depend on early snow, so check the resort's announcements.
How much snow does Mt. Bachelor get?
About 462 inches in an average season. The snowiest months are usually December and January, with about 92 inches each.
When is the best time to ski Mt. Bachelor?
For the most snow, December through March; December is usually the least crowded of those. Holiday weeks are the busiest; the forecast above has this week's grades.
Is Mt. Bachelor good for beginners?
16% of its mapped runs are beginner terrain, 55% intermediate and 29% advanced or expert. That makes it a good pick for beginners.
Is Mt. Bachelor on the Epic or Ikon pass?
Mt. Bachelor is on the Ikon Pass (2025-26 partners). Check the pass's site for blackout dates and day limits before you buy.
Terrain: Great for beginners and intermediates
■ Beginner 16% · ■ Intermediate 55% · ■ Advanced 29%
128 mapped runs (about 58 miles) and 15 lifts.
Shares of mapped run length from OpenSkiMap (OpenStreetMap contributors); advanced includes expert terrain. Official acreage splits can differ.
Lift tickets & passes
- On the Ikon Pass (2025-26 partners; confirm before you buy).
- Day tickets are usually cheapest bought online, in advance, from the resort's site.
Plan your trip
Where to stay
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Getting there
- Roberts Field (RDM), about 0.9 h by road
Drive times are rough estimates; check road and chain-law conditions. Flight search is a partner link.
Nearby ski resorts
- Timberline Lodge Oregon · 93 mi
- Mt. Hood Meadows Oregon · 93 mi
- White Pass Washington · 184 mi
- Crystal Mountain Washington · 204 mi
- Mission Ridge Washington · 237 mi
- Summit at Snoqualmie Washington · 238 mi
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