Mt. Bachelor, OR, Announces Upgrades to Northwest Lift, New Community Programming and Passholder Perks 

Mt. Bachelor, Oregon’s 2024-25 season was one for the books with the earliest opening since 1998 and an above-average season with over 450” of total snowfall. If the long-range forecast holds true, skiers and riders will rejoice in yet another above-average snow season this winter.  

Looking to 2025-26, Mt. Bachelor will begin upgrades to the Northwest lift and introduce exciting additions to community programming, events, and passholder perks. A variety of season passes are available for purchase, with the best prices of the fall offered through September 30, including Kids Ski Free passes, which go off sale on October 1.  

Here’s what skiers and riders can expect at Mt. Bachelor this season:

Operations & Infrastructure

Mt. Bachelor’s projected opening date is November 28, 2025. Conditions permitting, the resort will offer skiing and riding off Pine Marten, Little Pine, and Skyliner lifts.

With efforts already underway, Mt. Bachelor will modernize the Northwest lift, improving the efficiency and reliability to allow guests more consistent access to the beloved expert terrain on the west side of the mountain. Construction is slated to begin in April 2026, with plans to ultimately replace the top and bottom operator shacks, electric drive components, expand the chair storage structure, and install a night drive system, which will allow the haul rope to spin with no chairs on the line to minimize ice build-up and therefore operate with fewer weather impacts.

As part of Mt. Bachelor’s Play Forever initiative to protect the environment and support the community, work continues on the state-of-the-art wood-fuel energy facility. This project will enable Mt. Bachelor to utilize existing slash piles in the Deschutes National Forest to generate heat for its base area buildings, thereby reducing propane use across the resort. The facility will create a stable market for the byproduct of crucial fire mitigation work, while reducing CO2 emissions resulting from burning slash piles. The facility is on track to be fully operational by the fall of 2026. 

Aspiring and seasoned freestyle riders will enjoy new layouts in several Woodward Mountain Parks, including a new beginner terrain park off Little Pine and a reimagined terrain park next to the 13-foot halfpipe under Pine Marten lift. 

Rentals & Retail

Mt. Bachelor Sports Rentals and Retail will open in Bend and Sunriver this season, in addition to existing locations at Sunrise and Mountain Gateway at the resort. These new winter locations will offer Salomon ski and Burton snowboard rentals, plus Mt. Bachelor logo wear, souvenirs, and accessories. For the best rental pricing, guests can purchase packages online in advance, select their preferred pick-up location, and return their equipment wherever it is most convenient. 

At their lowest price ever, Season-Long Rentals are now available to book online, offering families an easy and cost-effective way to hit the slopes this winter. At just $199 for an adult standard equipment package and $109 for a youth and junior, the value is unbeatable. Each Season-Long Rental comes with unlimited free belt waxes and mid-season trade-ins for bigger sizes to help accommodate growth spurts and aid progression. Custom fittings by skilled rental technicians at both Bend and Mountain Gateway will start in October.

Kids & Community Programming

Kids 12 & under get a FREE Unlimited Season Pass with the purchase of any adult Unlimited or Outplay 365 Pass. Additionally, a series of complimentary après activities will be offered, focusing on family fun, including s’more roasting, helmet decorating, face painting, and lodge dance parties. 

Kids and families will also have the opportunity to see Mt. Bachelor’s grooming cats and snow removal equipment up close. Operators will demonstrate how these impressive machines work and answer questions about their unique roles in keeping the mountain accessible. 

Signature multi-week programs for kids will continue offering progression sessions for all ability levels, with the addition of a “Park Rats” terrain-park focused program for aspiring freestyle riders, a tele-ski session, women’s-only meetups, and an adult multi-week session perfect for parents with kids in the program. Signature Programs can be booked here.

Resort Events

In addition to RendezVan, guests can look forward to a packed event lineup with classics like the Dirksen Derby, Big Wave Challenge, Winter Pridefest, Subaru Winterfest, and the Annual North American Pond Skimming Championships. New this season, Mt. Bachelor is bringing a competition to a classic feature off the Summit lift known as “the cornice,” which will draw experts from across the industry for a jaw-dropping spectacle on top of Mt. Bachelor’s volcanic peak.  

On four occasions in 2026, Mt. Bachelor will host Moonlight Dinners at Pine Marten Lodge. After indulging in an exquisite multi-course meal at 7,800 feet, guests will carve fresh tracks down the mountain to cap off a truly unique and memorable evening. 

On the Nordic side, guests can look forward to Full Moon Luminaria Nights, guided sunset snowshoe tours, and the return of popular lesson offerings like Nord in 4, She’s On Skis, and Master’s Training Group. New for the 2025-26 season, the Nordic Center will offer kids’ ski camps during holiday periods and a new XC race called the Moonlight Loppet.  

Passholder Perks

Mt. Bachelor is excited to continue offering exclusive perks to Outplay, Full Season, and Midweek passholders, including:

• Revamped Passholder Parties at different locations in Bend with complimentary beer and rotating themes and games 
• $5 beers at Deschutes Brewery and Boneyard Beer Company when you flash your pass 
• Discounted Friends & Family tickets and Passholder Perk tickets 
• Early lift access on select Saturdays throughout the season 
• Passholder Appreciation Weekends with discounts on retail, rentals, demos, tune shop, and food & beverage, plus early or late access to select lifts and the chance to win raffle prizes 
• Exclusive discounts with Subaru North America (save up to $3,400!)  

Mt. Bachelor App

In addition to providing maps, alerts, weather, and operations updates, lift and trail statuses, wait times, emergency resources, and the ability to share real-time location with friends and family, the Mt. Bachelor mobile app will feature new competitions that unlock more than just bragging rights. This year, achievers can earn discounts and freebies at Mt. Bachelor’s restaurants and retail stores. Downloading the app is easy and free. Learn more here.