Mt. Bachelor from the southern slopes of South Sister in early July
(photo credit: Jörg Rollbühler)
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Mt. Bachelor's historical (and proper) name is Bachelor Butte. The name change occured for PR reasons
when the mountain acquired the dubious distinction of being the only summit in the Cascades that can
be reached by ski lift. This limits worthwhile ascents of the cinder cone to a brief window right after
Memorial Day Weekend, after the lifts close and before it all melts out. The ascent is short (only
2,700 vertical feet), the descent on the deserted slopes is fun, although hardly a wilderness
experience, and the views are cool. In the summer
a trail leads up from the ski area, but hardly anybody ever bothers; there are better hikes around.
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Mt. Bachelor from the southern slopes of South Sister in early July
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Party: Dietrich and Monique Belitz
Route: N Slopes
Equipment: AT Skis (DB)
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