Mt. Bachelor announces opening date for 2025-26 season
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- On Monday, Mt. Bachelor announced it's opening date for the 2025-26 season. The resort will open Tuesday, December 23.
The latest opening date on record was during the 1976-77 season, when the resort opened on January 2nd.
As of this morning, the resort is reporting a base depth of 19", with 6" falling in the last 24 hours and snow in the forecast every day for the next week. Click here to view Mt. Bachelor's live cameras.
Read the full press release from Mt. Bachelor below:
Mt. Bachelor plans to open for the 2025/26 winter season tomorrow, Tuesday, December 23, conditions permitting. The past seven days have delivered 19” of snow to the base area, with higher totals at mid-mountain, and continued snowfall in the forecast all week. Additional operational details—including expected lifts and trails, Opening Day events schedule, and CET bus route services—will be released later this afternoon in the Mountain Report.
Uphill access and Nordic trails will remain closed until 9:00 a.m. Tuesday. At that time, Mt. Bachelor’s uphill policy will go into effect. A free Uphill Pass and armband will be required for all uphill travel.
With early season conditions present, Mt. Bachelor advises skiers and riders to exercise caution and stick to open, groomed terrain. Marked and unmarked obstacles will exist across the mountain.
The resort is also thrilled to confirm the following seasonal events:
December 23: Piano Flow Live Night #1
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Ski or snowshoe candlelit trails under the stars to music by award-winning pianist, Paula Dreyer’s. Headphones transmit the live concert to the trails within a 1/2 mile radius. Alternatively, guests can listen acoustically in the lodge by the fire while the Nordic Café serves up tasty food and drinks. Tickets should be purchased online in advance. Rates vary depending on passholder status, headphone rental, and choice of listening to the concert from the lodge or trails. Costumes, headlamps, and glow-in-the-dark attire are encouraged!
December 24: Santa On The Slopes
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Santa will be descending on Mt. Bachelor to spread the holiday cheer once again this Christmas Eve! Grab the family and try to catch Ole St. Nick as he cruises around the slopes, passing out candy and snapping pics.
December 25: Santa Run
11:00 a.m.
Suit up in Santa gear and join a festive group ride off Pine Marten chairlift at 11:00 a.m. on Christmas morning. Santa’s will meet on the snow by West Village Lodge by the Mt. Bachelor wind blade.
December 27-28: Kids Après - Cookie Decorating
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Treat the family to a free cookie decorating event at the Kids Après lounge, located on the lower level of West Village Lodge. Kids can decorate cookies with colorful icing, sprinkles, and fun toppings to make delicious, personalized treats.
December 31: New Year's Eve Luminaria
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Embark on a candlelit adventure to ring in 2026 in the great outdoors. The Luminaria Trail extends for 2 kilometers and is open to both skiers and snowshoers. The Nordic Café will be serving up food and beverages and Nordic staff will tend to an on-snow bonfire. Headlamps, costumes, glow-in-the-dark attire, and general merriment are encouraged! While this is a self-guided tour, a Half-Day Nordic Trail Ticket ($24 adult / $16 senior & youth) or a Nordic Season Pass is required and may be purchased at the Nordic Lodge. Nordic Rentals and Retail will also be open during the event.
