Boundary Policy and Access Restrictions
Boundary Policy
Mt Bachelor manages its ski area boundary as a closed boundary. The boundary location is set by the Ski Patrol depending on snow conditions and lift operation schedules.
During the main season the boundary is established off the Summit top to direct skiers and riders to either Rainbow lift on the east, or Northwest lift on the west. These boundary lines are called the east and west catch lines.
The catch lines are marked with single orange and black bamboo poles with orange disc signs on them labeled ski area boundary.
The boundary's are not roped. It is your responsibility to know the boundary locations before going into these areas. There are boundary explanation signs posted at the top of the upper lifts. If you any questions on the boundary location please ask a Ski Patroller.
Access Restrictions
Uphill access, ski mountaineering, is restricted to areas not in grooming operations or areas of avalanche control operations. During pre-operation hours in the morning the grooming restriction includes Leeway Run, if grooming is under way, and areas East of Leeway run.
Areas that are not open to the public are considered uncontrolled for avalanche hazard.
The following access restrictions have been agreed to by Deschutes National Forest and are outlined in Mt Bachelors annual operating plan.
- Parking lot access restriction in off season after operating hours.
- Over night parking in lots.
- Service road access by unauthorized vehicles.
- The use of motor vehicles within the permit area including snowmobiles.
- Sledding and tubing outside of the specific tubing area.
- Entering avalanche areas during control operations.
- Entering areas when active grooming operations are in progress.
Note: RV overnight parking is available by permit only available from the Security dept at the Security office in West Village parking lot.
For more information on Mt. Bachelor National Ski Patrol visit their website at www.mtbachelornsp.org.
