
with the lower, tree-lined slopes of the volcano favouring beginners and intermediates, whilst the upper mountain is home to steeper terrain, deeper powder and on clear days, some incredible views over the rest of Oregon.
New lifts have made a big difference to speed up access and the mountain is now home to one of the USA’s top freestyle setups, which continues to grow and improve year on year.
Most visitors stay down in the town of Bend, a 35km drive away from the ski area. It’s a booming place, with a vibrant food and drink scene, dominated by micro-breweries that regularly host après ski sessions, beer festivals and spring BBQs. There’s also lots to do away from the slopes, including Smith Rock State Park, famous worldwide for its incredible rock climbing. Fly to Portland for the quickest access.
Resort website: www.mtbachelor.com
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| Max temp | -4.5°c | -1.5°c | -3.4°c | -1.7°c | 1°c | -1.6°c | -1.3°c | 1.2°c | -1.3°c | 0.1°c | 2.6°c | 0.6°c | 1.2°c | 3°c | 0.8°c | 0.4°c | 0.4°c | -1.2°c | -1.6°c | -0.4°c | -2°c | -1.4°c | -0.4°c | -1.6°c | -0.8°c | 0°c | -1°c | 0°c | 0.4°c | -0.4°c |
| Min temp | -7.9°c | -4.5°c | -4.5°c | -5°c | -1.7°c | -3.6°c | -4.8°c | -1.3°c | -3.1°c | -3.6°c | 0.1°c | -1°c | -1.4°c | 0.8°c | 0.2°c | -0.5°c | -1.2°c | -1.8°c | -3°c | -2°c | -3.1°c | -3.6°c | -1.6°c | -2.8°c | -3°c | -1°c | -1.2°c | -1.8°c | -0.4°c | -1.2°c |
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Updated 24/12
The Left Coast’s historically bad start to the season begins to slowly turn a corner this week, with temperatures falling in all locations west of the Mississippi. It will remain mostly dry, however, with sun and a few belts of cloud throughout. A few flurries of snowfall will come down in the PNE and Frontier Ranges.
Further north, the Tetons benefits from excellent conditions north of the border to see steady snowfall from Wednesday night thruoghout the Christmas period, with around a foot down at all elevations as things turn cooler and cooler across the weekend.
On the Ice Coast, great conditions continue with snowfall expected on Christmas Day as temperatures plummet to 1F (-16C). Things turn drier and sunnier – and milder, too – into the weekend meaning skiing conditions will be ace!