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Mt. Bachelor's New Wood Fuel Energy Facility
Thursday
15
October

Mt. Bachelor’s Wood Fuel Energy Facility Nears Completion

Discover how Mt. Bachelor’s new biomass energy facility will turn forest byproducts into renewable heat, reduce propane use by 90%, and support forest restoration.

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Sunrise at Mt. Bachelor.
Tuesday
29
September

What Could a Super El Niño Mean for Mt. Bachelor?

See how past Super El Niño winters impacted snowfall and what historical data suggests for the winter ahead.

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Northwest Chairlift Modernization Project
Wednesday
16
September

Northwest Chairlift Modernization Project Update

New power systems, upgraded facilities, and storm-resilient infrastructure are on the way on Northwest.

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Trailhead Lodge Cafe & Bar
Tuesday
28
July

Trailhead Lodge: A Thoughtful Approach to Hospitality

Mt. Bachelor partners with local nonprofits to repurpose Trailhead Lodge furnishings, supporting the Central Oregon community through sustainability and stewardship.

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Just Northwest of Normal - Milo & Friends
Tuesday
2
June

Just Northwest of Normal - Milo & Friends

At the heart of Mt. Bachelor are the people. Meet Milo Jasienski, Leena Valleton, Jack Clark, and Gabby Linn.

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Just Northwest of Normal - Ryan Petrocco
Monday
25
May

Just Northwest of Normal - Ryan Petrocco

At the heart of Mt. Bachelor are the people. Meet Ryan Petrocco, Events Manager at Mt. Bachelor.

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RV Camping in the Mt. Bachelor RV Lot
Wednesday
14
May

Mt. Bachelor RV Lot: Gateway to the Cascades

The ultimate guide to RV camping in the Mt. Bachelor RV lot.

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Just Northwest of Normal - Paden McCormick
Thursday
23
April

Just Northwest of Normal - Paden McCormick

At the heart of Mt. Bachelor are the people. Meet Paden McCormick, an experienced and passionate operator on the Grooming Team at Mt. Bachelor.

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Just Northwest of Normal - Mobility Duo
Tuesday
17
March

Just Northwest of Normal - Mobility Duo

At the heart of Mt. Bachelor are the people. Meet Mark and Sarah Penewit, the founders of Mobility Duo.

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Just Northwest of Normal - Lift Operators
Sunday
1
March

Just Northwest of Normal - Lift Operators

At the heart of Mt. Bachelor are the people. Meet our lift operators: Cameron Jordan, Noah McCready, Elijah Negrete, and Dolcee Clark.

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Just Northwest of Normal - Pete Alport
Sunday
8
February

Just Northwest of Normal - Pete Alport

At the heart of Mt. Bachelor are the people. Meet Pete Alport, a local legend who brings athletes and the wild beauty around them to life through his lens.

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Marty the Pine Marten
Wednesday
28
January

Get to Know Marty and the Pine Marten Family

Meet Marty the Pine Marten, Mt. Bachelor’s first-ever mascot.

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Just Northwest of Normal - Debbie Renton
Sunday
25
January

Just Northwest of Normal - Debbie Renton

At the heart of Mt. Bachelor are the people. Meet Debbie Renton, Mt. Bachelor's Guest Services Manager.

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Just Northwest of Normal - Sage Cattabriga-Alosa and Chris Luzier
Wednesday
21
January

Just Northwest of Normal - Sage Cattabriga-Alosa and Chris Luzier

At the heart of Mt. Bachelor are the people. Meet Sage Cattabriga-Alosa and Chris Luzier, two local legends.

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Powder Skiing at Mt. Bachelor
Monday
6
October

Mt. Bachelor Preseason Checklist

Time to dust off your ski and snowboard equipment and get your gear ready for the upcoming winter.

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Redline Rally
Wednesday
3
September

Redline Rally Recap: Big Jumps, Big Stoke

Highlights from Redline Rally 2025

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Mark & Sarah from MobilityDuo camping out at Rendezvan
Tuesday
12
August

Preseason Prep Tips for Skiers and Snowboarders

Prepare for the winter with MobilityDuo’s expert preseason tips.

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BET Rafting with Sun Country Tours
Monday
14
July

Sun Country Tours White Water Summer

All of the Sun Country Tours offerings for summer!

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NWFS Rangers Standing in Front of Bill Healy Statue
Sunday
29
June

NWFS Ask a Ranger at Mt. Bachelor

Summary of the NWFS Talks at Mt. Bachelor

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Winter 24/25 Recap
Tuesday
27
May

24/25 Winter Season Recap

Relive the 2024/25 winter season at Mt. Bachelor.

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Just Northwest of Normal - Nora Beck
Monday
26
May

Just Northwest of Normal - Nora Beck

At the heart of Mt. Bachelor are the people. Meet Nora Beck, a local professional snowboarder.

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Just Northwest of Normal - The Groms of Mt. Bachelor
Tuesday
13
May

Just Northwest of Normal - The Groms of Mt. Bachelor

At the heart of Mt. Bachelor are the people. Meet the Groms of the mountain.

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Just Northwest of Normal - Dustin Smith
Wednesday
30
April

Just Northwest of Normal - Dustin Smith

At the heart of Mt. Bachelor are the people. Meet Dustin Smith, our Mountain Operations Director.

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Just Northwest of Normal - "Dominator" Jacques Mailloux
Monday
28
April

Just Northwest of Normal - Jacques Mailloux

At the heart of Mt. Bachelor is the is the people. Meet "Dominator" Jacques Mailloux, a staple of the Skyliner community.

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Friends overlooking the top of Summit
Thursday
10
April

How to Ride Mt. Bachelor in the Spring

Top tips for making the most of a spring day at Mt. Bachelor

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Elijah and Kainoa Pyle
Wednesday
19
March

Just Northwest of Normal - The Pyle Family

At the heart of Mt. Bachelor are the people. Meet Elijah and Kainoa Pyle.

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Just Northwest of Normal - Ryan Gage
Sunday
2
February

Just Northwest of Normal - Ryan Gage

At the heart of Mt. Bachelor are the people. Meet Ryan Gage, Director of Base Operations.

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Just Northwest of Normal - Hannah Johnson
Tuesday
28
January

Just Northwest of Normal - Hannah Johnson

At the heart of Mt. Bachelor are the people. Meet Hannah Johnson, Ski Patrol.

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Mt. Bachelor's Avalanche Dog program
Tuesday
28
January

Behind-the-Scenes: The Avy Dog Program

Get an inside look at Mt. Bachelor's Avalanche Dog program.

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Just Northwest of Normal - Ben Suratt
Wednesday
22
January

Just Northwest of Normal - Ben Suratt

At the heart of Mt. Bachelor are the people. Meet Ben Suratt, the Grooming Manager.

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Snowboarder shredding powder
Wednesday
1
January

24/25 Season So Far

A recap of the exceptional first month and a half at Mt. Bachelor.

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Snowboarders starting the Derby
Thursday
19
December

Behind-the-Scenes: Dirksen Derby 17

An inside look at the 17th Annual Dirksen Derby; where it started and what it takes to build it.

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Carson Storch on Redline 2024
Friday
9
August

Redline Opens for Summer 2024

Video: Behind the scenes - Opening Redline for Summer 2024

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BTS Bike Park Build
Thursday
20
June

Behind the Scenes at the Bike Park

Here is a quick behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to open the Mt. Bachelor Bike Park.

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Mt. Bachelor Employee Working on a Mountain Bike
Friday
14
June

How to Get Your Mountain Bike Ready for the Season

Tips and tricks you can do at home to get ready to rip this summer.

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Mt. Bachelor Skiers
Monday
27
May

2023/24 Winter Season Recap

Relive the 2023/24 winter season at Mt. Bachelor.

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Just Northwest of Normal - Austin Smith, Chris Luzier, and Curtis Ciszek
Saturday
25
May

Just Northwest of Normal - Austin Smith, Chris Luzier and Curtis Ciszek

Meet Austin Smith, Chris Luzier, and Curtis Ciszek - but you probably already know them.

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Just Northwest of Normal - Josh Reports
Tuesday
23
April

Just Northwest of Normal - Josh Reports

At the heart of Mt. Bachelor are the people. Meet Josh Suran better known as @josh_reports.

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Scenic Shot of Mt. Bachelor
Tuesday
9
April

How to Ride Mt. Bachelor in the Spring

Mt. Bachelor is a spring destination like no other. Check out some tips on how to navigate the mountain in the spring.

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Just Northwest of Normal - Dave Thomas
Tuesday
9
April

Just Northwest of Normal - Dave Thomas

At the heart of Mt. Bachelor are the people. Meet Dave Thomas aka DT—who leads the patrol team through the ever-changing conditions as the Ski Patrol Director.

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Just Northwest of Normal - Carrie Wanner
Thursday
28
March

Just Northwest of Normal - Carrie Wanner

At the heart of Mt. Bachelor are the people. Meet Carrie Wanner—Better known as the Parking Queen at Mt. Bachelor.

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Just Northwest of Normal - Mallory Duncan
Tuesday
26
March

Just Northwest of Normal - Mallory Duncan

At the heart of Mt. Bachelor are the people. Meet Mallory Duncan—An avid backcountry skier who finds solace and connection at Mt. Bachelor in between his adventures on the road.

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JNWON - Over the Hill Gang
Wednesday
6
March

Just Northwest of Normal - Over the Hill Gang

At the heart of Mt. Bachelor are the people. Meet the self-proclaimed Over the Hill Gang.

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Just Northwest of Normal - Woodward Parks
Thursday
22
February

Just Northwest of Normal - Woodward Parks

At the heart of Mt. Bachelor are the people. Meet Alex and Tyler, two essential figures in bringing Woodward Mountain Parks to life at Mt. Bachelor.

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Just Northwest of Normal - Jason Parker
Thursday
8
February

Just Northwest of Normal - Jason Parker

At the heart of Mt. Bachelor are the people. Meet Jason Parker - an integral part of our lift maintenance team.

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Just Northwest of Normal - Ski Mum
Thursday
1
February

Just Northwest of Normal - Ski Mum

At the heart of Mt. Bachelor are the people. Meet Carol Carson, best known as Ski Mum.

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Just Northwest of Normal - The Cone Crew
Saturday
27
January

Just Northwest of Normal - The Cone Crew

At the heart of Mt. Bachelor is the is the people. Meet The Cone Crew!

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Lower Look at Top Terminal of Skyliner Express
Wednesday
29
November

Skyliner Express Construction Update

An inside look at the progress of the new Skyliner Express Lift at Mt. Bachelor.

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Snowmaking Blog Cover
Friday
17
November

Snowmaking at Mt. Bachelor

An inside look at the Mt. Bachelor snowmaking team and what it takes to produce man-made snow here.

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Just Northwest of Normal - Dustin Smith

Meet Dustin Smith, our Mountain Operations Director and one of the key forces behind Mt. Bachelor. From lift maintenance to ski patrol and grooming, he works tirelessly to keep the mountain running every day. We’re proud to highlight his dedication and work in this "Just Northwest of Normal" 2025 feature. 

At the heart of Mt. Bachelor are the people, and we’re proud to share stories from employees and locals throughout this season.

Just Northwest of Normal - Dustin Smith