Trails: Mount Bachelor grooms 56 km (33 miles) of cross-country ski trails daily for both classic and skating techniques. About 3% of the trails are rated Easiest, 53% More Difficult and 44% Most Difficult. The Northwest's premier nordic ski center has all services except lodging and is usually open from mid-November til mid-April. One trail connects with the ungroomed trails of the adjacent Dutchman Flat Sno-Park. Trail fees: XC ski pass: Adults & teens $17 weekends/$14 weekdays, youths & seniors $10/$9 (winter 2009-10) Tel: 1-800-829-2442
Snow report: Trail conditions are reported on the resort's website. Nearest town: Bend, OR Web site:Mount Batchelor Trail map: Available at the resort and on their website Equipment rentals: XC ski equipment, sbowshoes, pulks Ski lessons: Group and private lessons for skate & classic xc skiing, snowshoeing (ranger-led tours), and telemarking. Mount Bachelor Ski Education Foundation offers programs for youth and master skiers. Other activities: Alpine skiing & snowboarding, biathlon, dog sled rides, telemarking, snow tubing, snowshoeing Facilities: Nordic day lodge, waxing room, cafeteria, bar, child care, retail ski shop Lodging on site: Seventh Mountain Resort is 5 minutes away and has a shuttle service Lodging nearby: Bend has several hotels and other accommodations. See the listings on the tourism website. Tourism info:Bend Visitor Bureau Weather forecast:Bend Location of trails: Mount Bachelor Ski Resort is located about 22 miles southwest of Bend on SW Century Drive. A shuttle service operates several times a day between the resort and Bend. Check the Oregon Road Conditions before driving. Map of local region:Mount Bachelor Ski Resort