Bend, OR – With one of the longest ski and snowboard seasons in North America, the “Mt. Bachelor Springtacular” will offer an array of new events this year along with a two-week season extension of resort operations through May 29, 2011.n“With over 540 inches of snow to date, we’re
looking forward to continuing our tradition of providing what many of our guests refer to as the best spring conditions in the West and offering a longer ski season through the end of May,” explains Mt. Bachelor President and General Manager, Dave Rathbun. “In addition to the continuation of the La Niña winter providing more powder days and an ample base for superb spring corn snow, look for exciting new events and concerts weekly through closing day.”
Mt. Bachelor will be in full operation with all 3,683 acres open through Easter Sunday, April 24. Beginning April 25th, Mt. Bachelor will go to spring hours and operations with three high-speed lifts offering
360-degree access from the summit in addition to all five Bachelor Parks and half pipe. Lifts and lodges out of the West Village base area will be open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. with lift tickets offered at $50 for a full day adult lift ticket.
Mt. Bachelor’s revived spring season pass will be valid beginning this Monday through the end of the season for $149. New this year, the spring season pass will include a “Kids Ski Free” component offering
parents who purchase a spring pass before this Monday one complimentary 18 and under spring season pass. After this Monday, spring season passes will be on sale the remainder of the extended season at the same
$149 price for all ages. Spring pass holders will also receive discounts and specials at breweries, restaurants and sports shops in Bend and Sunriver by presenting their spring pass.
The Mt. Bachelor Springtacular will host a variety of events and activities throughout the spring season. Springtacular events include the always popular Big Air, North American Pond Skimming Championships and Pine Parties, and will introduce new events such
as the Big Wave Challenge, the Northwest Brewery “Brew-Ski” championships, multi-week Suds Cup race
series, in addition to a May concert series and finale concert on closing day.
The second session of this season’s Charity Weeks will be held the first two weeks in April, offering $25 mid-week lift tickets with 100% of the proceeds benefiting area non-profit charity organizations.