Mt. Bachelor Northwest Lift Improvements
Mt. Bachelor proposes to modernize the existing Northwest Express lift by replacing the lift's electric drive components and safety switches as well as replacing two operator shacks and increasing chair storage.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Mt. Bachelor ski area is located about 22 miles southwest of Bend, OR and is within the Bend-Fort Rock District of the Deschutes National Forest.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 12/19/2024 |
| Decision | 10/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 06/2026 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Special Use Management
Project Activity:
Special Use Authorizations
Current Status:
In Progress
Forests:
Deschutes National Forest
Districts:
Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District
States:
Oregon
Counties:
Deschutes
Legal Land Description:
Township 18 South, Range 9 East, Sections 19 and 30
Township 18 South, Range 8 East, Sections 24 and 25
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Kellie Roussos
63095 Deschutes Market Rd
Bend, OR 97701
541-383-4721
Kellie.Roussos@usda.gov
Last Updated: 6/30/2025