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Oregon Slopes Rated Among Best in Country

Some people consider Christmas as the best time of the year to hit the slopes. For one, there is lots of fresh snow. Oregon ski areas used to be one of the best kept secrets among ski fans. Now that word has spread about these slopes being some of the best in the nation, more and more people are making their way to Oregon for the purpose of checking them out. Oregon ski areas are ideal for skiers, snowboarders and cross country skiers, as well as people who just want to come out and play.

At this time, 3 of Oregon`s 11 ski areas are leading the country in snow base depth and offer fantastic skiing and riding conditions for the holiday breaks. One of these acclaimed ski areas is Mt. Bachelor in Central Oregon, featuring 75 inches of snow have accumulated at the resort`s base. Low temperatures have kept it in prime condition, making tree runs and trips to the backside of the popular Summit Express chair epic experiences for experts. Low temperatures have also kept the resort`s groomed runs in perfect condition for beginners.

Mt. Bachelor spokeswoman Janette Sherman says, "Beginners can learn on snow that is forgiving, and experts can experience some of the best powder conditions available anywhere". Sherman also mentioned Mt. Bachelor offers many other activities outside of skiing and snowboarding including tubing, dog sled rides, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. The mountain`s many winter activities led MSN.com to rank Mt. Bachelor as one of the Top Ten Resorts in the United States.