Tell me about mt bachelor

There's probably some better local knowledge on here, but I write these for work, it's a good start.
http://www.evo.com/travel-guides/ski-snowboard/oregon/mount-bachelor

Sure Bachy has alot of steeps and a few hefty natural kickers if you know where to look. As for cliffs, we don't have many of those. Sure, we have a mega cornus on top of summit chair and a couple of other smaller ones but nothing too crazy. The jump line in park is pretty nice (six in a row ranging from about 20 to 50?) and alot of tree skiing terrain everywhere. If summit is open, you can go anywhere on the mountain and always end up back on the main slopes without having to hike. You don't need any avy training or tree well danger stuff, just done be an idiot haha.
Mt Hood meadows has some cliffy spots and is pretty sick as well but thats about 3 hours away from bachy in Govy camp. Hoodoo is a tiny mountain 40 mins away from Bend oregon and has a couple of fun cliffs and stuff but is a pretty small mountain overall and the park isn't impressive by any means.

If you're looking to ski cliffs on your way back to pdx if there is fresh pow hit mt hood ski bowl. More cliffs than you could ever know what to do with, fairly low elevation tho

dominator jaques
/thread

going with my school so no other stops unfortunately. Thanks for the tips though guys pretty excited since its my first time out west.

ZypherSure Bachy has alot of steeps and a few hefty natural kickers if you know where to look. As for cliffs, we don't have many of those. Sure, we have a mega cornus on top of summit chair and a couple of other smaller ones but nothing too crazy. The jump line in park is pretty nice (six in a row ranging from about 20 to 50?) and alot of tree skiing terrain everywhere. If summit is open, you can go anywhere on the mountain and always end up back on the main slopes without having to hike. You don't need any avy training or tree well danger stuff, just done be an idiot haha.
Mt Hood meadows has some cliffy spots and is pretty sick as well but thats about 3 hours away from bachy in Govy camp. Hoodoo is a tiny mountain 40 mins away from Bend oregon and has a couple of fun cliffs and stuff but is a pretty small mountain overall and the park isn't impressive by any means.

That's an interesting way to spell cornice.

.lenconThat's an interesting way to spell cornice.

Thanks man, I'm still in 2nd grade so spelling is a bit tricky sometimes.

lilgapaboidominator jaques
/thread

Weather will be the factor. If it's nice and Summit is open will be awesome as you can ski any direction you like. All the "backside" is un-patroled" so you need to have a partner to ski with. Same goes for skiing trees if you are smart.
Maybe you can meet a local in the contest that will show you around. That would be best.
Here I will post you a couple videos.

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/822630/Mt--Bachelor-West-Catchline---Backside-April-2nd-2016

This one is with my old camera so not quite as good, but good info. More terrain is now open below this East Catchline, but the runout at the lower catchline will be quite flat and some uphill areas that you might need to skate a bit. Still on the right day would be worth it. Good luck to you in the competition.
https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/803017/Mt--Bachelor-East-Catchline-March-18th-2013

a_burgerqualified for uscsa nationals next week and want to ski a lot of stuff other than the park.

I'm from the east coast and I am aware of the avy/tree well dangers out there but not well trained at all, and do not have any safety equipment.

what are some good spots to ski without killing myself?

looking to ski some trees, hit some 10-20 foot cliffs, maybe build a pow booter and try some flips if the snow is soft

Grommers will be good for "not killing" yourself! Here is another bit I did years back about Bachelor. It may give you a small taste.

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/803025/Why-I--39-m-Stoked-With-Mt-Bachelor