Skiers, snowboarders want to wrest a beloved mountain from corporate consolidation
A group of local snowboarders and community members in Bend, Oregon, are attempting to raise $200 million to buy a ski resort from its corporate owners.
(Ruth Fremson | The New York Times) The road to Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort in Bend, Ore., Jan. 12. 2025. Mt. Bachelor, about 20 miles from Bend, has no overnight accommodations. Skiers and snowboarders drive to and from the mountain, sometimes on a moment’s notice when conditions are good.