Guide to Skiing in Bend, Oregon
Whether you are looking for snowboarding, downhill skiing, or cross country skiing near Bend, the nearby mountain resorts offer your style for the entire family.
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Ski Resorts Near Bend, Oregon
If you are planning a trip to Central Oregon in the winter, taking a trip up to Mt. Bachelor is likely on your to do list since it's just 22 miles from Bend. Mt. Bachelor resort is the 6th largest ski resort in North America with over 100 runs to explore for any age or experience level. A little bit further, the smaller and more quaint Hoodoo Ski Area also offers skiing in the area.
Mt. Bachelor
Snowblast Tubing, Sled Dog Rides, Snowshoe Tours and, oh yeah you can ski one of North America’s largest ski mountains. From the back bowls of Northwest Express and Outback chairs to the newly opened sunny south facing terrain of Cloud
Chaser lift, Mt. Bachelor has what you’re looking for. And with an average snow fall of over 400 inches, this ski Mountain has more of the light and dry stuff.
There’s something for every level of skier and snowboarder of all ages in the Woodward all-mountain park at Mt. Bachelor. The Progression Park offers jumps, hips and urban features of all sizes! Woodward also features an awesome family-friendly banked slalom and the flowing, twisting and turning features through the Volcano Adventure Zone. Take a look at the creative features in the Peace Park, you just might find something to session, you’ll definitely find something to talk about—yes, that is a VW bus buried in the snow.
Are you ready to take your skiing or snowboarding to the next level? Ski school instructors can teach you new skills and improve your form. Whether you want to turn more gracefully, ski with less effort or even learn some new freestyle jumping skills, our instructors can share tips and tricks to achieve your goals. Choose to join in on daily group lessons, or a private lesson just for you (or you can have your friends and family join in, too). Our instructors also know the mountain front and back, so lean on them to guide you into exciting new terrain.
There’s something for every level of skier and snowboarder of all ages in the Woodward all-mountain park at Mt. Bachelor. The Progression Park offers jumps, hips and urban features of all sizes! Woodward also features an awesome family-friendly banked slalom and the flowing, twisting and turning features through the Volcano Adventure Zone. Take a look at the creative features in the Peace Park, you just might find something to session, you’ll definitely find something to talk about—yes, that is a VW bus buried in the snow.
Are you ready to take your skiing or snowboarding to the next level? Ski school instructors can teach you new skills and improve your form. Whether you want to turn more gracefully, ski with less effort or even learn some new freestyle jumping skills, our instructors can share tips and tricks to achieve your goals. Choose to join in on daily group lessons, or a private lesson just for you (or you can have your friends and family join in, too). Our instructors also know the mountain front and back, so lean on them to guide you into exciting new terrain.
NORDIC CENTER AT MT. BACHELOR
With 56 km of groomed trails for classic and skate style skiing, 10 km of signed and packed Snowshoe Trails, a full rental service, various instructional clinic opportunities, and an onsite retail store, the Nordic Center offers something for everyone! Plan all your winter adventures right from our website with your pre-purchase of trail passes, rentals, and lessons for speedy and simple trail access direct from your car to the snow. Enjoy the nation’s longest groomed Nordic season and beauty of the great outdoors at your own pace. Adventure guaranteed.
HOODOO MT.
Founded in 1938, Hoodoo is Central Oregon’s original ski area and your destination for family-friendly fun in your backyard! Hoodoo Ski Area sits on the summit of Oregon’s Santiam Pass and is Oregon’s most centrally located destination for winter sports enthusiasts. Just 44 miles west of Bend, 85 miles east of Eugene and 130 miles southeast of Portland, Hoodoo Ski Area offers more than 800 acres of terrain, 34 runs, five lifts and one of the largest tubing parks in the West.
The ski slopes are on a big, rounded butte, with lots of wide open terrain. So whether you prefer the deep and challenging powder of Hoodoo’s backside or the finely groomed runs of the front side, the majesty of Hoodoo’s location and fun of Hoodoo’s night skiing will bring you back again and again.
And with a top lift price of only $69 (yes we did say only) this is the bargain of your downhill skiing options.
The ski slopes are on a big, rounded butte, with lots of wide open terrain. So whether you prefer the deep and challenging powder of Hoodoo’s backside or the finely groomed runs of the front side, the majesty of Hoodoo’s location and fun of Hoodoo’s night skiing will bring you back again and again.
And with a top lift price of only $69 (yes we did say only) this is the bargain of your downhill skiing options.
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HOODOO BY THE NUMBERS |
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LIFTS: |
5 |
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PEAK ELEVATION: |
5,703 ft. |
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BASE ELEVATION: |
4,668 ft. |
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VERTICAL DROP: |
1,035 ft. |
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ACRES OF TERRAIN: |
800 Acres |
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NUMBER OF RUNS: |
34 |
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MAXIMUM RUN LENGTH: |
3 Miles |
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BEGINNER RUNS: |
30% |
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INTERMEDIATE RUNS: |
30% |
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EXPERT RUNS: |
40% |
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AVG. ANNUAL SNOWBASE: |
10-15 ft. |
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AVG. ANNUAL SNOWFALL: |
450 Inches |
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NIGHT SKIING: |
Yes |
Lift Tickets and Passes
Being a top destination for skiers and snowboarders can also bring large crowds on certain days of the week. Buying lift tickets or multiple day passes ahead of time can help ease the stress when you arrive at the mountain resorts. Since Hoodoo ski area is a much smaller resort, the crowds and prices are much different.
Mountain Weather and Webcams
Nothing can squash a family trip to the mountain like unruly conditions. The weather in Central Oregon can change on a dime, this is also true for the mountain areas. Make sure to know the weather ahead of time with live weather webcams that can give you a conditions report and forecast of the day ahead.