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Saturday 2/21:
11:00am Update: Devil's West is now closed due to thin snowpack. Please respect on-hill signage and closures.
10:45am Update: All parking lots are now approaching capacity. While we expect spots to become available throughout the day, we recommend utilizing our Mountain Shuttles from the park and ride in Bend.
10:00am Update: Sunrise and Skyliner parking lots are now full. Please make your way to the West Village lot upon arrival, where you will receive direction from our friendly parking staff.
7:00am Update: Happy Saturday! You're going to love Passholder Early Ups on Pine Marten at 8am this morning, thanks to 3" of delightfully dry and fluffy powder that fell overnight. We see a continued chance of snow showers today that could bring up to an additional 1" during operations. Current temps are in the low 20s and should top out around freezing today, with moderate, gusty winds expected at mid-mountain.
Red Chair will run all day for the Red Chair Round-Up, located at the base of Red Chair from 11am to 3 pm with music, swag, burritos, and the winter seasonal Red Chair Northwest Pale Ale. Alongside the Round-Up, we'll be offering On-Snow Demos Presented by Mt. Bachelor Sports, as well as Telemark Demos - follow the links for all you need to know. With a short walk to the lifts, you'll enjoy easy access to try out the available demos.
Over at the Sunrise Base Area, round 2 of Junior Ranger with Discover Your Northwest kicks off at 10am and runs through 2pm. This free, family-oriented activity teaches about the importance of winter via a snowshoe tour, forest scavenger hunt, and more. All while allowing participants to earn their Junior Ranger Badge.
We're scheduled to have 11 lifts and over 100 runs open today, perfect for getting in your fresh tracks to start the weekend out right.
Due to skier compaction and thin snow coverage, the West Bowls will remain closed. We recommend sticking to open, named runs while skiing/riding in the area of Northwest. Ski area boundaries are Devil's West > Middle Sparks Lake on the west and The East Bowls > East Catchline on the east.
Despite recent snowfall, coverage remains thin across the mountain. Please stick to open/named runs, expect marked and unmarked obstacles, and ski or ride with caution. Always keep your speed in check and stay in control.
Snow immersion suffocation (SIS) and tree well risk exist today. Ski or ride with a partner and keep them in sight at all times. Stick to open, groomed trails to minimize SIS hazards. Educate yourself on deep snow safety here.
Be prepared for winter driving - AWD/4WD, high-clearance vehicles, and chains or snow tires are recommended. Check ODOT for real-time weather, traffic, and road conditions.
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