If you’re a first timer at Mt. Ashland or just a beginner looking to head up to your Local Mountain Playground use this guide to help you navigate the Mountain and make your experience smooth, stress free and FUN! At Mt. Ashland Ski Area, our incredible Guest Services staff are there to help you every step of the way upon arrival, but learn about what to do, where to go and what to wear and purchase your lessons, tickets and rentals online, in advance, and save both time and money!

Mt. Ashland Ski Area is committed to providing an outstanding alpine recreation experience for people of all ages and skill levels. As an asset to our community, we remain true to our core values: we are a local mountain with great snow, exciting terrain, providing access to a diverse alpine environment and a fun family atmosphere. We are dedicated to introducing mountain sports to first-timers and beginners and growing our skiing, riding, and summer communities.

From atop the Siskiyou Crest, Mt. Ashland provides terrain for skiers and riders of every ability. Founded in 1964 and operated by a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, Mt. Ashland is Southern Oregon’s hub for outdoor recreation. With a peak elevation of 7,533′ and over 200 acres of skiable terrain, find your happy place amongst our steeper terrain in The Bowl, one of dozens of groomed runs, in one of our tree glades or at the Learning Center.

Learn more about operating schedule, our terrain and nonprofit status below.

Don’t need a Lesson? Purchase your lift tickets and rentals in advance to save both time and money! We have multiple Lift Ticket options to give you the best possible experience on Mt. Ashland. Choose from an all day Sonnet Ticket and spend the day at the First Act Learning Carpet and if you’re feeling up for it, progress to Sonnet Chairlift where you can master your turns. Feeling ready for an even bigger Challenge? Purchase our all new Lower Mountain Ticket and you’ll get access to both our Beginner and Intermediate Terrain for an incredible day of progression. You can even upgrade your Sonnet Ticket if you are feeling a bit uncertain about which option to pick from!

Once you have your tickets purchased, the last step is the gear! We have full rental packages or the option to purchase a la carte if you maybe have your boots, but not your skis. Keep scrolling for a guide on what to wear, but be aware that Mt. Ashland Ski Area does not currently offer Goggles to rent!

When it’s your first time on the Mountain it can be a challenge and feel daunting figuring out what to wear. From Base layers to Goggles, we are making it easier for you to navigate what’s needed upon arrival and on Mountain so you can show up more prepared than ever and not have to stress about leaving an essential item behind!

We want you to feel prepared before you get here to remove the hassle and anxiety you may feel trying to figure it all out on the Mountain! Below you’ll find everything you need to get ready for your upcoming day on the slopes. Our Mountain Report gives you insights on current conditions that are updated every morning at 7:00 am. Download our Mt. Ashland App for an interactive map to help you get around, give you the option to mobile order your lunch and so much more. Check out how to get to the Mountain and directions for purchasing a Snow Park Pass and even explore our Lodging Partners!