BEND, OR -- Mount Bachelor Community Inc, the local group trying to buy the Mt. Bachelor ski resort, says it has surpassed its initial fundraising goal. About a week ago, they launched a GoFundMe page, hoping to bring in around $35,000. As of Monday, they now stand at over $39,000.

MBCI says the money will be used for legal fees, insurance, supplies and a kick-off community event at Drake Park. That party is scheduled for Saturday, October 12th, from 3 to 5 p.m. It’ll include live music, food and beverages and opportunities to meet the team who say they want to return the mountain to local ownership. 

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