When does Mt. Bachelor open for 2026-27?

The resort has scheduled opening day for December 4, 2026, depending on conditions.

When Does Mt. Bachelor Open, and What Should Ski-Season Home Buyers Know?

Q: What should ski-season buyers look for in a home?

Covered parking, gear storage, an entry that handles wet boots, an easy driveway, and clear rules on short-term rentals if you plan to rent.

Sherrene

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Snow-covered Mount Bachelor in the Oregon Cascades — Mount Bachelor. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

When does Mt. Bachelor open? The resort has scheduled opening day for the 2026-27 winter season on December 4, 2026, and says that date depends on conditions. If you are thinking about a Central Oregon home for ski season, now is a good time to look at how you would use it this winter.

I'm Sherrene Hagenbach-Winters, a Realtor® with eXp Realty Oregon, helping buyers in Bend, Sunriver, Redmond and resort communities across Central Oregon.

How big is Mt. Bachelor?

The resort lists 4,323 skiable acres, a 3,365-foot vertical drop, a top elevation of 9,065 feet and an average of 402 inches of snow a year. Its winter ticket season currently runs through April 18, 2027.

Where do people live if they want to ski often?

Many look at Bend's west side, which sits closest to the road up the mountain, and at Sunriver, which pairs ski access with golf, trails and the river in summer. Redmond and the resorts north of Bend trade a longer winter drive for other strengths. Drive the route yourself on a winter morning before you decide.

What should ski-season buyers look for in a home?

A garage or covered parking, room to store and dry gear, a mudroom or entry that handles wet boots, and a driveway that is easy to clear. If you plan to rent the home when you are away, check the HOA and city or county rules on short-term rentals before you buy.

Is winter a good time to buy?

Winter shows you how a home really handles snow, cold and short days, which is useful if you plan to use it most in ski season. Every market and home is different, so we would look at the current listings in your price range together.

Looking for a home near the slopes?

Tell me how you want to spend your winters and I will help you find a home that fits. Reach out through my contact page.

Mountain facts from mtbachelor.com, checked November 2026; dates can change with conditions. Photo: Mount Bachelor, via Wikimedia Commons. Sherrene Hagenbach-Winters, Oregon License 201258554, eXp Realty Oregon. Equal Housing Opportunity.