diff --git a/action.yml b/action.yml
index e3d9ba1..fca2962 100644
--- a/action.yml
+++ b/action.yml
@@ -111,6 +111,9 @@ runs:
           fi
           echo
 
+          # ensure mount path exists
+          mkdir -p "${BUILD_MOUNT_PATH}"
+
           echo "Removing unwanted software... "
           if [[ ${{ inputs.remove-dotnet }} == 'true' ]]; then
             sudo rm -rf /usr/share/dotnet