24/25 Winter Season Recap
As the final bell rings on the 24/25 winter season, we're taking a moment to reflect on what made the past six months truly unforgettable. From standout snowfall totals and legendary riding days to the season’s most exciting events, this winter had it all. Join us as we look back at some of the standout moments and key stats that defined the season.
Earliest Opening in over 20 Years:
November kicked off the season with a bang. On November 15, 2024, the mountain opened for its earliest start since 1998, with eager skiers and riders flocking to the slopes for their first laps of the season. The month delivered an impressive 104 inches of snowfall, creating at one point a 59-inch base, the deepest November base since the 2006/07 season.
Significant Snowfall:
After kicking off the season strong in November, the momentum carried into December with a solid snow performance. We recorded 98" of snowfall for the month, with the bulk arriving during the holiday season. There was plenty of powder to go around for the skiers and riders who flocked to the mountain in search of fresh turns from Christmas through New Year's. The snowpack peaked at a robust 111" by the end of the month.
January started off promising—we hit the 100" snowfall mark early—but then Mother Nature traded storm days for sunshine. For nearly three weeks, we experienced what many dubbed "Juneuary," with bluebird skies and warm temperatures. At the start of February, winter came roaring back. That month brought 64" of new snow and a growing base that reached 127" by month’s end.
But it was March that truly stole the show. By March 2nd, we had already celebrated 100 days of operations, and the snowfall didn’t let up. March delivered a whopping 106" of snow, pushing our base depth to a season-high 157" on March 18—the deepest we’ve seen in over a decade.
April opened with a classic pow day on the 1st, but quickly transitioned into sunshine and spring vibes. We saw just 14" of snow for the month, but the bluebird weather made for what many are calling the best RendezVan conditions of all time. Summit laps were plentiful, with 25 out of 30 days of Summit operations. In total, Summit was open for 80 days this season—43% of our operational days. Spring held on into May. Even though we only received 11" of snowfall, the base remained strong, with a monthly high of 104". All in all, it was a season for the books.
Season Highlights by the Numbers:
■ Total Operating Days: 185
■ Total Recorded Snowfall: 450”
■ Biggest 24-hour Snow Total: 17” (6:30 a.m. March 16th – 6:30 a.m. March 17th)
■ 100” Base: December 29th, 2025
■ Total Max Base Depth: 157” on March 18th, 2025
Mt. Bachelor Guests & Employees:
A huge thank you is in order for you, the Mt. Bachelor skiers and riders. From hardy locals to weekend and holiday visitors, you make Mt. Bachelor special. We appreciate all who came up this winter and hope to see everyone again this summer.
- This season, we had 60 members of the 100-Day Club
- Eric H. was the leader on the Mt. Bachelor app's Public Leaderboard with an impressive 6,151,746 vertical feet over 163 days with 3,492 lift rides.
And of course, thank you to our amazing employees for making this season happen! From working all summer to prepare the lifts to tirelessly digging out the mountains as we received heavy snowfall during the height of winter, you all worked through the rain, snow, wind, and everything else so that we could enjoy another awesome season at Mt. Bachelor.
Big Events:
The big event of the year was the above-mentioned RendezVan festival. Weather was top notch and the party was even better. The music lineup included The Hasbens, Paper Idol, The Record Company, Oregon Fryer, High Step Society, and Mihali rocking out on the main stage, while festivalgoers donned their funkiest attire to enjoy food trucks, silent discos, skiing and riding until 7:00 p.m., morning yoga, dog keg races, parking lot parties, and much more.
Other notable events included:
- Monthly Passholder Parties at Deschutes Brewery
- Boneyard Backcountry Bars at the base of Outback Express
- Boneyard Backcountry Bar at the base of Skyliner Express
- The Dirksen Derby
- The Gerry Lopez Big Wave Challenge
- Subaru WinterFest
- Party in the Peace Park
- Passholder Appreciation Weekend
- Base Camps
- Closing Weekend – The North American Pond Skim Championships
- Play Forever Thursdays
Big shoutout to the Events Crew for their hard work this season, putting on top-notch events nearly every weekend for 6 months. And thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate with us this Closing Weekend! The Pond Skim, live music, and vibes are the perfect send-off to this unforgettable season.
Nordic Recap:
This winter at the Nordic Center was one of the longest and most memorable in recent years, with an early opening and 185 days just like our alpine season. This winter, the Nordic Center was run by a staff of 40 friendly faces that operated the lodge, groomed and patrolled the trails, taught ski lessons, cooked in the Cafe, greeted guests at the gate, and rented and waxed tons of skis. The team groomed 12,500 kilometers of trails over 1,700 hours, supported by a deep snowpack that allowed trail grooming from November 29 to May 25. We hosted 10 races, ranging from Oregon High School State and USCSA Collegiate Nationals to citizens’ races, including the Cascade Crest and the very fun New Year’s Relay. We packed the season with evening events and community gatherings that made the trails come alive. As the team heads into summer, they thank all visitors and look forward to returning in the fall.
Thanks again for joining us this winter and spring! As a reminder, Summer Operations are scheduled to begin on June 26th, conditions permitting. See you all soon!