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Damaged Skyliner lift at Mt. Bachelor out of commission indefinitely
Skyliner lift at Mt. Bachelor is closed indefinitely. Read the full story here..
The Skyliner Express chairlift at Mt. Bachelor will be out of commission for “an indefinite period” after crews on Wednesday discovered damage to major components that likely will have to be remanufactured.
President and GM John McLeod provided the update on the ski area’s website, saying when the popular lift went down just before Christmas, they knew it would be a complex fix but believed the damage was limited to standard, available components.
“Had this been the case, we had all the parts necessary to have Skyliner back in action for the upcoming weekend,” he said.
Instead, the quad sustained damage to “major components,” McLeod said that…
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Mt. Bachelor launches new app ahead of opening day
BY CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS SOURCESMonday, November 1st 2021Mt. Bachelor announced Monday their new app for iOS and Android is now available for download.
The app provides real-time alerts sharing weather, chairlift openings, and lift wait times resort-wide.
The full list of app features below were listed on Mt. Bachelor’s website:
Stay motivated and see where you stack up against other skiers and riders on the Mt. Bachelor Leaderboard Real-time lift & trail status Real-time weather data Real-time lift wait times Find and track your friends on the slopes Send dynamic messages to your friends and family based on your location Track your ski day & season including every run and lift you ride, your vertical… -
The 2017 PPP Logo Winner. Here's what your PPP shirt will look like this year.
Local artist, Mona Daly has won the 2017 logo contest for the U.S. Bank Pole Pedal Paddle. She will receive a Commemorative Plate specially designed by Earhart Studios, logo wear and a $500 check from MBSEF. The event is the largest fundraiser for the Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation, a non-profit corporation to support and promote alpine, cross country and snowboard race training for juniors. This year’s event will be May 20, 2017.
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Enduro this weekend
The Juniors of the Bend Endurance Academy Enduro Team have been practicing the inside lines, working on their starts and scoping all the drops for the Bend Enduro coming up this weekend on the Wanoga trails.
Come out and race with us, or find a cool spot in the woods to cheer on the racers!