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Minor Helmet Requirement

Mt. Bachelor strives to be an industry leader in Mountain Safety. To further this goal we are requiring students 17 and under in any Snowsports School lesson program to wear ski and snowboard specific helmets during lessons. For your convenience Mt. Bachelor offers helmets for rent or sale. Additional information about helmets and Snowsports can be found on the NSAA’s website at lidsonkids.org. Rental Helmets are available for $6 to students 17 and under in a Snowsports School lesson.

Welcome to our Signature Start Program

Signature Start is available daily through Sunday, April 15th.

Advanced reservations are highly recommended for this premium program. One stop at the Otter Mountain Childcare at West Village will complete the registration process for your child. The daycare department will provide your child with their lesson, tickets and rentals if needed.

Coaches from our Mountain Rippers program will escort your child from daycare to our teaching area for their 2 hour lesson. Class size is guaranteed to be no more than 3 and taught by children’s specific instructors who specialize in working with young children. Lesson start times are 10:00am and 1:00pm. Please plan on registering at Otter Mountain Childcare at least one hour prior to the lesson start time. Children who arrive after 9:30am may need to join our 1:00pm lesson. This is a SKIING ONLY program for 3 ½ - 5 year old skiers. All children must be potty trained and out of diapers.

Tips for success!

• Make an advanced reservation as space is limited.  We do have a 24 hour cancellation policy that is strictly enforced.
• Make sure your child has plenty of sleep the night before.  A good night’s sleep is imperative to your child’s success.
• Have your child start his or her day with a nutritious breakfast.  While we do have snacks available for students, your child’s favorite snack in their pocket can go a long way.
• Dress your child in layers, with waterproof outer wear on last..  Try to use a “wicking” material as a base layer such as wool or polypropylene.  Cotton as a base layer is not recommended due to its inability to breathe and stay dry.  Goggles for snow days and sunglasses on milder days or strongly suggested.  As always, sunscreen is a must.
• Give your self extra time to arrive on the mountain.  We do have winter driving conditions and on busy days, traffic can be slower. 
• Plan on arriving at the West Village Day Care an hour prior to your chosen start time if rentals are needed and 30 minutes if they are not.
• If you feel a 2 hour lesson is too long for your child try a 1 hour Mountain Rippers private lesson ($90 regular season OR $100 holiday season) with Daycare (All Day $70 regular season OR $80 holiday season).
• Feel your child can handle an All Day ski lesson?  Check out our All Day Mountain Rippers Program!!

For any further questions, please contact Kim Haynes at khaynes@mtbachelor.com or 541-382-2442 ext. 2108

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