Uncategorized – Mt. Ashland Ski Area

Thank You, Mt. Ashland

A note from our departing GM, Andrew Gast Mt. Ashland is one of those rare places that stays with you, not because of its size, but because of its people. When I stepped into the role of General Manager, I…

Why We Must Replace Windsor Now

Earlier in 2025 we announced the next phase of the "Elevate Mt. Ashland" initiative- the Chairlift Replacement Project to replace the Windsor and Ariel Chairlifts. Here is an update: Every ski area has one piece of infrastructure that quietly holds…

What’s New at Mt. Ashland for 2025–26

Every fall, people ask what’s new for the coming season, and this year I’m especially excited to share the updates. Our team, our partners, and our community put an enormous amount of work into the mountain over the summer and…

Mt. Ashland Featured in The SnowBrains Podcast

Our General Manager, Andrew Gast, is the guest on Episode 90 of The SnowBrains Podcast. Listen now at: https://snowbrains.com/snowbrains-podcast-mt-ashland/ Episode synopsis: Andrew Gast is the General Manager of Mt. Ashland ski area in southern Oregon. This is a very special…

Update on Mt. Ashland’s Shuttle Service

After many years of operating our own guest shuttle, we’ve made the difficult decision to discontinue the Mt. Ashland–operated service. This is not a new conversation for us. Over the years, we’ve launched, paused, and reworked the shuttle several times,…

Meet the 2025 Mt. Ashland Endurance Team

This is year number 2 for the Mt. Ashland Endurance Team and we are thrilled to announce the line-up! This group of mountain athletes will represent Mt. Ashland in a variety of non-snow mountain sports, at events both on and…

Mt. Ashland Featured in “Economics of Everyday Things” Podcast

Our General Manager, Andrew Gast, was a guest on Episode 87: Ski Areas of the "Economics of Everyday Things Podcast". Listen now: https://freakonomics.com/podcast/ski-areas/

Why The Bowl at Mt. Ashland Isn’t Always Open: Avalanche Mitigation and Safety Considerations

For skiers and riders who crave steep, challenging terrain, The Bowl at Mt. Ashland is a legendary spot. However, it’s not always open, and that’s for good reason. The decision to open or close extreme skiing terrain like The Bowl…

Announcing 2 Additional Bonus Weekends for the 24/25 Season!

The Mt. Ashland Ski Area Team is pleased to announce an extension of its winter season with two bonus weekends in April, providing our guests with additional opportunities to enjoy the Mountain! Originally scheduled to close on April 13, the…

Mt. Ashland Ski Area Closure Due to Access Road Conditions – March 16, 2025

To our valued guests and staff, We regret to inform you that Mt. Ashland Ski Area will be closing early today, March 16, 2025, due to an Access Road closure by the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT). All guests must…

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Please read carefully! This is a release of liability and a waiver of certain legal rights.
The purchaser, holder and/or user of this pass or any person named on this pass application (“participant”) understands that skiing, snowboarding and other winter activities (“skiing”) can be hazardous and that injuries are common when participating in such activities. Participant accepts and assumes the risks associated with skiing, including, but not limited to, changing weather conditions, variations or steepness in terrain, terrain features and parks, snow or ice conditions, surface or subsurface conditions, bare spots, creeks and gullies, forest growth, rocks, stumps, the use of lifts, collisions with natural or manmade objects or other persons, avalanches, snow immersion, equipment failure, no or delayed first aid rescue, grooming and snowmobile equipment, lift towers and other structures and their components, falling, loss of control, and exceeding one’s ability. Participant hereby freely and expressly assumes any and all risk of property damage, injury and death associated with skiing.
In consideration for lift access and the use of any other area facilities and premises, participant hereby agrees to release, hold harmless, and indemnify Mt. Ashland association, dba Mt. Ashland and its owners, partners, members, employees, directors, officers, agents, affiliates, and related entities (“Mt. Ashland”) from any and all claims by or on behalf of participant against Mt. Ashland arising directly or indirectly out of participant’s use of this pass and/or the area facilities and premises. This release includes claims and liabilities arising from negligence on the part of Mt. Ashland, but does not include claims based upon gross negligence or intentional misconduct. Participant also agrees to indemnify (including costs and attorney fees) Mt. Ashland for any claim brought on behalf of any minor named on this season pass application.
Participant understands that, instead of entering into this agreement, participant may purchase a day ticket. Participant is free to participate in skiing at Mt. Ashland without using any ski area lifts or uphill conveyances, subject to any applicable rules of use.
1. A Season Pass is a weather-dependent product and is non-refundable, non-transferable and may not be rolled over from one season to the next. Use by any other person will result in forfeiture of the Season Pass. However we understand that unexpected circumstances can occur and exceptions will be made under limited circumstances. Pro-rated Season Pass refunds are given for: 1.) documented relocation out of the area or 2.) documented illness, injury, or pregnancy. All refund requests must be received by February 15th of the year the season pass in question is valid. All refunds are at the discretion of Mt. Ashland. A $50 processing fee will be charged for all refund requests.
2. The undersigned agree(s) to abide by all federal, state, and ski area statutes, rules, regulations and closures including, but not limited to ORS 30.970 - 30.990 and “Your Responsibility Code”
3. There is a $25.00 charge for the replacement of any lost Season Pass. The undersigned agree(s) to notify the ski area immediately if a Season Pass is lost. The ski area will issue one complimentary lift ticket, per season, per pass holder, if a Season Pass is forgotten. After that, a lift ticket must be purchased.
4. The Season Pass must be displayed in a manner that allows for easy checking or scanning by ski area employees.
5. Eligibility for an Adaptive Season Pass is within the sole discretion of the ski area and medical proof may be required.
6. Violation of any of these terms and conditions may result in suspension and/or revocation of a Season Pass. A Season Pass may be revoked without refund at any time for misconduct or nuisance caused by the Participant.