Mount Bachelor- Curtis Norsen commands the undivided attention of 17 ski patrols as he matter of fact runs thought the schedule at an early morning meeting. 'I''ll head out to Northwest chairlift says Norsen, head of the ski patrol. ''No summit lift today. Grooming did call and said there was lots and lots of layers and wind transport.'' As most central Oregon snow riders are well aware, winds on Bachelor can be extreme.
''Some of the largest slides we've seen have been wind transport,'' Norsen informs me as we ride up the mountain on the chairlift.
I have never been to mount Bachelor before, but I have been sling in some strong wind. It is fun, scary, and hurts all at the same time. You fell all alone because you can not see other people if the wind and snow are strong enough. You also can not see very far, so you do not know if you are still on the trail. It hurts because the wind is driving snow at high speed at your face. I t is Worth experiencing thought.
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