Peak Northwest
Peak Northwest
The Oregonian/OregonLive
How to do a spring trip to Mt. Bachelor and Bend
31 minutes Posted Apr 24, 2025 at 1:00 pm.
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Not everyone appreciates a ski trip in spring, but those who visit central Oregon in the shoulder season might find a newfound fondness for the region.
On this week’s episode of Peak Northwest, we take a quick trip to Bend, with a stop for some spring skiing at Mt. Bachelor and a night in Sunriver.
From the snowy slopes of the popular mountain to the brewpubs and bike trails around Bend, there’s a lot to do an enjoy on a trip to the region. Here’s how to make the most of an overnighter in the area.
Here are some highlights from this week’s show:
How are the conditions on Mt. Bachelor in the spring?
Exploring the streets and sites of Bend.
What is there to do in Sunriver? A lot, as it turns out.
There’s far more to do around the area.  
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