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Pacific NW/AK/BC Mt Bachelor in April

Nathanvg

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I'm planing a trip to Bachelor in mid April. Never been there before. Plan to fly into RDM, stay in Bend and drive up to ski every day. A few questions:
  • Is chain control common in April? Is getting a 4x4 required? I'm comfortable in snow and would prefer a basic car. Does the bus still run in April?
  • Are major parts of the mountain likely to be closed in mid April?
  • Is rain common in April?
  • Any tips on discount ski tickets?
Thanks for the tips.
 

Analisa

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In my experience, if the mountain is open, so is the shuttle. Chain control ends at the end of March in OR, but keep in mind that weather gets weird at that elevation and pow days as late as May aren't uncommon. Rain is possible, but not like "oof, pack your umbrella" problematic.

Rarely are parts of the mountain closed by mid-April. Closing weekend is usually in late May, sometimes as late as July.
 

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