Volcano Skiing

TRAVEL: James flew British Airways from London to San Francisco, then hired a car for the 490-mile drive to Mt Bachelor (“stopping off in Napa for lunch!”). Or you can fly to Portland (180 miles away), with BA and several other US carriers (one stop).

STAY: Riverhouse (riverhouse.com) on the Deschutes River in Bend makes for a great base, with doubles from $259 (£198) per night, including breakfast.

INFO: Mt Bachelor day lift passes start from around $110 (£80) adults, $60 (£45) children. Under 5s free. For more info visit mtbachelor.com.

Mt Bachelor is on the Ikon Pass. Ski Club Members can buy an Ikon pass at an exclusive Member discount, visit skiclub.co.uk/membership/ikon-pass