Mt. Bachelor ski area announced spring season pass and lift ticket prices today, and new evening ski sessions, which will be called Pine Parties.

Passes for skiing from March 20 to May 16, which will be the ski area’s last day for the season, will cost $139, according to a news release. After April 19, the cost will drop to $99.

The Pine Parties, which will operate off the Pine Marten Express chairlift will be offered on some Fridays and Saturdays from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. when forecasts call for warm, sunny and calm weather conditions, the news release stated. Conditions will dictate whether the ski area holds an evening session, but they will be announced ahead of time, the news release stated. Cost will be $10 for the general public and free to those with season and spring passes. Daily lift ticket prices will drop to a flat rate of $49 as of April 19. The price range based on weather conditions that is currently in use will continue until then.

For more on Mt. Bachelor’s spring schedule, pick up The Bulletin on Wednesday or visit www.bendbulletin.com.