Mt. Bachelor

What Mt. Bachelor does

Mt. Bachelor, formally Mt. Bachelor Mountain Resort, is a privately held four-season mountain recreation operator headquartered in Bend, Oregon, on U.S. Forest Service land, founded in 1958 and currently owned by Powdr Corp. The company's asset base supports downhill skiing and snowboarding in winter and lift-served mountain biking, ziplining, hiking, and scenic lift rides in summer, alongside an operating Nordic center for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, plus on-mountain dining (including Sunset Dinners at Pine Marten Lodge at 7,800' elevation), equipment rentals, lessons and youth camps, childcare, and overnight RV camping.

The underlying technology stack is a conventional resort management and guest-services platform supporting direct e-commerce (shop.mtbachelor.com), real-time mountain reporting (live webcams at Summit, Mid-Mountain, Pine Marten Lift, and Outback Lift; lift/trail status; weather), and identity/authentication (Auth0). Pricing is multi-tier and seasonally structured: annual Bike Park Pass subscriptions, Nordic trail tickets and passes (pay-as-you-go and pass options), bundled unit pricing (Zip & Dip), and integration with the multi-resort Ikon Pass (Alterra Mountain Company) granting up to 7 ski days per winter season. Co-marketing alliances with Subaru, Yeti, and Red Bull, plus extended activity distribution through Sun Country Tours (whitewater rafting and tubing), broaden commercial reach beyond owned inventory.

Revenue is generated through six documented streams: lift tickets and season passes (recurring), equipment rentals (usage-based), lessons and programs (one-time/seasonal), dining services (transaction-based), overnight RV camping (one-time/seasonal), and on-mountain retail. Customer segments span individual outdoor recreation enthusiasts (primary), group events and weddings, and families with children; distribution runs through a mix of direct-to-consumer e-commerce, physical on-mountain retail and dining, the Ikon Pass channel, and the Sun Country Tours partnership. Mt. Bachelor self-positions as the largest mountain playground in the Pacific Northwest, with no disclosed revenue, headcount growth trend, or funding events in the source material.

Name

Mt. Bachelor

Legal name

Mt. Bachelor Mountain Resort

Website

https://mtbachelor.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Mt. Bachelor is a privately held, four-season mountain recreation resort in Bend, Oregon, owned by Powdr Corp., offering lift-served skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, ziplining, Nordic activities, dining, and lessons to outdoor recreation enthusiasts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ski and Mountain Recreation Resort

NAICS

Skiing Facilities (713920), Recreational Goods Rental (532284), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Other (4879), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (7212)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Integrated Ski & Mountain Resorts (Lift-Served Skiing/Riding) (THAAAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ski & Mountain Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAJ), Nordic & Cross-Country Centers (XC Skiing, Biathlon, Snowshoe Trails) (THAAAJAE), Mountain & Alpine Lodges (THAGAIAE)

Keywords

• Ski resort operations
• Mountain recreation services
• Lift ticket sales
• Mountain bike park
• Nordic skiing

Headquarters

HQ city

Bend

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Lift Tickets & Season Passes: Primary revenue from downhill skiing, snowboarding, and mountain biking lift access. Offers single-day tickets, multi-day passes, and unlimited season pass options for both winter and summer seasons.
2. Equipment Rentals: Mountain bike rentals, Nordic ski equipment, and snowshoe rentals for guests without personal equipment.
3. Lessons & Programs: Bike lessons, clinics, and kids camps during summer; ski and snowboard instruction during winter season.
4. Dining Services: On-mountain dining including Sunset Dinners at 7,800 feet elevation at Pine Marten Lodge.
5. Overnight RV Camping: Powered and non-powered RV camping sites adjacent to resort amenities.
6. Retail & Merchandise: On-mountain shopping for apparel, gear, and souvenirs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Mt. Bachelor is a four-season mountain recreation resort in Bend, Oregon, selling lift tickets and season passes for downhill skiing, snowboarding, and lift-served mountain biking, along with zipline tours, Nordic skiing, equipment rentals, lessons, kids camps, on-mountain dining, RV camping, and childcare. The resort operates its own e-commerce storefront (shop.mtbachelor.com) and on-site facilities, with additional distribution through the Ikon Pass network and Sun Country Tours partnership.

Product overview

Mt. Bachelor is a ski and snowboard resort offering a comprehensive four-season mountain recreation platform. The core winter offering includes downhill skiing and snowboarding with lift access and trail systems. Summer operations center on the Bike Park (lift-served mountain biking), Ziptour Adventure (ziplining), Scenic Lift Rides, and Sunset Dinners at Pine Marten Lodge. The resort also operates a Nordic Center for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Supporting services include bike rentals and lessons, kids camps, ski/snowboard valet, childcare, overnight RV camping, and dining facilities. Pass products include the Bike Park Pass, Ikon Pass (multi-resort network), and Nordic-specific tickets. Partner offerings through Sun Country Tours include whitewater rafting and river tubing experiences. The resort is owned by Powdr Corp. and positions itself as the largest mountain playground in the Pacific Northwest.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mt. Bachelor Ski & Snowboard Resort Primary ski and snowboard resort offering winter recreational activities with lift access, trail systems, and snow sports facilities for individual guests and families.
• Bike Park Pass Lift-served mountain bike park access pass with downhill trails for all ability levels, available as single-day tickets or unlimited season pass.
• Guided Ziptour Adventure Guided zipline experience marketed as the steepest, fastest, and highest-elevation zip line in the Pacific Northwest.
• Scenic Lift Rides Scenic gondola and lift rides offering panoramic mountain views at 7,800 feet elevation.
• Sunset Dinners Dining experience at 7,800 feet elevation featuring sunset views, hosted at Pine Marten Lodge.
• Zip & Dip Bundle Bundle package combining zipline adventure and river tubing activities at discounted pricing.
• Nordic Center Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing facility with dedicated trails, lessons, programs, rentals, and Nordic-specific events.
• Kids Bike Camps Youth-focused mountain biking camps available in 3-day and 5-day formats starting in July for children and adolescents.
• Mountain Bike Lessons & Clinics

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $3.8 million invested in community sustainability projects since 2021

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Powdr CorpcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company and owner of Mt. Bachelor. Powdr Corp operates a portfolio of adventure lifestyle brands including Snowbird, Copper Mountain, Eldora, Boreal, Soda Springs, Powderbird, and Woodward. Mt. Bachelor is marketed as part of Powdr's family of premier ski and outdoor recreation resorts.
• SubaruminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial partner of Mt. Bachelor. Subaru is a Japanese automaker known for outdoor adventure vehicles that aligns with the resort's outdoor recreation brand positioning.
• U.S. Forest ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal land management partner providing access to national forest lands where Mt. Bachelor operates. Critical partnership for resort land usage and environmental stewardship programs.
• YetiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPremium outdoor gear and cooler manufacturer partnership. Yeti's brand positioning as a premium outdoor lifestyle company complements Mt. Bachelor's adventure recreation positioning.
• Red BullminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEnergy drink and extreme sports brand partnership, aligning with Mt. Bachelor's action sports and adventure recreation identity.
• Sun Country TourscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOn-site activity operator partner offering whitewater rafting on Big Eddy Thriller, Lower Deschutes, McKenzie, and North Umpqua Rivers; river tubing on the Deschutes River; and bundled Zip & Dip packages. Sun Country Tours operates year-round adventure activities promoted through Mt. Bachelor.
• Ikon PasscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMulti-resort season pass partnership managed by Alterra Mountain Company. Ikon Pass holders receive up to 7 days of skiing per winter season at Mt. Bachelor, expanding access to millions of pass holders across North America and globally.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Snowbird Ski Resort: Also owned by Powdr Corp., Snowbird is a Utah-based integrated ski and mountain resort. It is directly comparable as a sister resort within the same parent portfolio with overlapping four-season offerings and Ikon Pass integration.
• Mt. Hood Meadows: A premier Oregon ski resort operating on Mt. Hood under U.S. Forest Service permits with similar lift-served skiing, lessons, and terrain-park offerings. The closest geographic and product-market competitor in the Pacific Northwest.
• Boreal Mountain Resort: A California ski resort also operated by Powdr Corp. with Woodward action-sports facilities on-site. Comparable as a Powdr portfolio sibling offering lift-served skiing plus Woodward youth programming.
• Crystal Mountain Resort: A Washington State ski resort offering lift-served skiing, lessons, rentals, and lodging, also on U.S. Forest Service land and participating in the Ikon Pass. Comparable as a PNW ski competitor with similar scale and product mix.
• Copper Mountain Resort: A Powdr-owned Colorado ski resort offering lift-served skiing, lessons, and on-mountain lodging and dining. Comparable as a sibling integrated mountain resort under the same parent with similar full-service mountain recreation offerings.
• Eldora Mountain Resort: Another Powdr-owned Colorado ski resort with lift-served skiing, lessons, rentals, and Nordic activities. Directly comparable as a portfolio sister resort with overlapping product mix and Ikon Pass participation.
• Schweitzer Mountain Resort: An Idaho-based full-service ski resort with lift-served skiing, lodging, dining, and lessons. Comparable as a Pacific Northwest regional peer with similar year-round mountain recreation ambitions.
• Stevens Pass Ski Resort: A Washington-based integrated ski resort operated under U.S. Forest Service permits with lift-served skiing, lessons, rentals, and dining. Comparable as a PNW competitor with overlapping customer base and operating model.

Broad incumbents

• Mammoth Mountain Ski Area: A large California ski resort owned by Alterra Mountain Company with extensive four-season activities, Ikon Pass integration, and significant lodging. Comparable as a larger western U.S. competitor with overlapping product lines and shared Ikon distribution channel.

Others

• Sun Country Tours: An Oregon-based whitewater rafting and river-tubing operator that partners with Mt. Bachelor to deliver on-site adventure activities (Zip & Dip bundles). Relevant as an activity-distribution partner and adjacent outdoor-recreation peer operating in the same Central Oregon market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/mtbachelor
• Facebookfacebook.com/mtbachelorfanpage
• Instagraminstagram.com/mtbachelor
• Xx.com/mtbachelor

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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