Mountain Playground – Page 2 – Mt. Ashland Ski Area

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…

A Message About Uphill Access from Our Board President

Hello, We have heard from several of you regarding the recent change in the uphill policy. I want to let you know that the board has received these, and has discussed the policy and the expressed concerns in great detail…

A Challenging Week at Mt. Ashland: Navigating Unexpected Obstacles

Operating a ski area always comes with its fair share of challenges, but this past week has tested our team in unexpected ways. I want to share the details of the events that led to the temporary closure of Mt…

Mountain Operations Update: Continued Closure 2.05.2025

The Mt. Ashland Ski Area Team regrets to announce that we are forced to remain CLOSED on Thursday, February 6th. We will be issuing refunds to all individuals with reservations for tomorrow so please expect an email from us. As…

Update on Damaged Water Supply System and Next Steps: 2.03.2025

Yesterday, we informed you that our water supply system has broken, and this is not like past water system issues - the impact on our pump station is catastrophic. As a result, our water station is currently inoperable. The damage…

Update on Ariel Chairlift: 12.21.24

The holiday season is in full swing, and while we are thankful for an early opening this season, we are equally disappointed to be operating with a partial lift fleet. The good news is that we currently have 140 acres…

Meet Our Newest Board Member: Brian Beattie

Brian and his wife Julia moved to the Rogue Valley in 1992 from San Antonio, Texas. Their first season on Mt Ashland was 1992-93. Their three children all learned to ski on Mt Ashland in the ski school and after…

Announcing the Grand Opening of our New Lithia Chair for the 24/25 Season!

We are delighted to announce the opening of Lithia Chair on December 14, 2024 at 10:30 am. This will be the first chairlift opening in over 35 years and is a revival of easier terrain that our guests enjoyed for…

Meet Our Newest Board Member: Jane Andrianova

Jane was born and raised in Moscow, Russia, and moved to United States at the age of 18. Jane started skiing when she was little and was also on figure skates since the age of 4, training at the same…

Andrew’s 2023-24 Season in Review

A few weeks ago our board of directors held their Annual Business Meeting (which can be viewed here). Here is my annual General Manager's report on the past year: 2023-2024 Season in Review We had a great fall last year…

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.