Mt. Bachelor

Photo courtesy of Dave Johnson.
Today's picture features a stunning view of Bend, Oregon's Mt. Bachelor, a dormant 9,065 foot volcanic peak that dominates its snowy Cascade Mountain landscape. Although Mt. Bachelor last erupted some 8,000 - 10,000 years ago, there is ample visual evidence that it is indeed a volcano.

Today, the entire cone of Mt. Bachelor is used as a world-famous ski resort. There are runs available for all skill levels from beginner to advanced, and the 3,365 foot skiable vertical drop makes for quite a downhill skiing experience! Mt. Bachelor has plenty of excitement waiting for snowboarders as well. Lifts are available for a large number of the trails, and best of all, with nearly 400 inches of natural snow falling each year there is never a need for "man-made" snow!

Even if you aren't into skiing or snowboarding you'll still find plenty to do at Mt. Bachelor. Rock-climbing and spelunking activities can be found in the many lava tubes. Also, trout fishing, kayaking and rafting are available on the nearby lakes and several golf courses are just a short drive away. Other exciting activities too numerous to mention are also available.

Whether you enjoy playing in the great outdoors or simply love spectacular mountain vistas, you're sure to have a wonderful time on a Mt. Bachelor vacation. The city of Bend has many motels that offer excellent lodging and lift ticket packages, but be sure to book your reservations early because Mt. Bachelor is one of the most popular ski resorts in the western United States!

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