Injured snowboarder on Mt. Bachelor leads to Search and Rescue bringing him out

By Mindy McKerrall on Monday, October 27th, 2025 in Eastern/Southeast Oregon News More Top Stories

DESCHUTES COUNTY (Released by Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office)-The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue volunteers were called out Sunday afternoon at 12:28 p.m. to help an injured snowboarder on the Cinder Cone at Mt. Bachelor.

The 29-year-old man, who recently moved to Central Oregon, fell and hit a rock, causing severe pain to his hip and ribs. Fifteen SAR volunteers responded and worked together to bring him safely down to a snowcat road.

Mt. Bachelor staff used a snowcat to take the snowboarder to the West Village parking area. At 5:20 p.m., Bend Fire & Rescue transported the man to St. Charles Medical Center-Bend for further evaluation and treatment of his injuries.

We’re grateful to our SAR volunteers, Mt. Bachelor Ski Patrol, and Bend Fire & Rescue for their teamwork and quick response.