USE OF POWER DRIVEN MOBILITY DEVICES
PEDESTRIAN AREAS:
Mt. Bachelor staff may ask a person using an Other Power-Driven Mobility Device to provide a credible assurance that the mobility device is required because of the person’s disability. Mt. Bachelor accepts the presentation of a valid, state-issued disability parking placard or card, or other state-issued proof of disability, as credible assurance that the use of the Other Power-Driven Mobility Device is for the individual’s mobility disability. In the absence of such documents, Mt. Bachelor shall allow the use of an Other Power-Driven Mobility Device if the individual states that the device is being used for a mobility disability. Any evidence to the contrary may be evaluated and acted upon by Mt. Bachelor staff.
ON-MOUNTAIN DURING WINTER:
Consistent with Mt. Bachelor’s policy of “no motorized vehicles,” which restricts the use of any motorized vehicles by members of the public within its US Forest Service Special Use Permit area, the use of any power-driven devices or vehicles (including Other Power-Driven Mobility Devices used by individuals with mobility disabilities), would conflict with Mt. Bachelor’s safety requirements necessary for the reasonably safe operation of our on-slope activities. These safety concerns include the use of devices on the slopes that expose the user and skiers/snowboarders to a safety hazard and/or access into closed areas that pose avalanche and other hazards. These safety concerns are compounded by our facility’s large volume of trail use. These safety requirements are based on actual risks and are not intended to be discriminatory in any way.
ON-MOUNTAIN DURING SUMMER:
Consistent with Mt. Bachelor’s policy of “no motorized vehicles,” which restricts the use of any motorized vehicles by members of the public within its US Forest Service Special Use Permit area, the use of any power driven devices or vehicles by the public (including Other Power-driven Mobility Devices used by individuals with mobility disabilities), creates a substantial risk of serious harm to the user and others, as well as the immediate environment and natural resources, and therefore are not permitted. This policy is in place to address the safety of the public and our employees and addresses the need to maintain soil integrity, erosion and vegetative concerns. These safety requirements are based on actual risks and are not intended to be discriminatory in any way.
