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 expected challenges — late storms, natural-snow unpredictability, ambitious capital planning, and the constant puzzle of balancing mission and budget. What I found instead was a community that doesn’t just support this mountain, but sustains it. That has been the greatest privilege of this role.

I’m moving on because I’ll be stepping into a new role at another community-focused mountain. It’s a new opportunity I’m excited to take, and one that allows me to continue working in the community ski world I care so deeply about. While I’ll miss this place tremendously, I leave proud, grateful, and energized for what’s ahead — both for me and for Mt. Ashland.

During my time here, we made meaningful progress on long-term priorities: chairlift replacement planning, trail improvements like widening Doug’s Way and building Bumblebee, facility improvements, stronger event programming, sponsorship growth, and governance work that supports a thriving future. We made incredible steps forward to ensure the Mt. Ashland crew is compensated appropriately for their hard work and strengthening our commitment to guest service and Gemutlichkeit. These steps were never about reinvention — they were about stewardship, resilience, and sustainability.

To our staff — thank you for your Teamwork, Selling the Stoke, Looking Good, and all the Sweat you put into this place. You are the mountain’s heartbeat.

To our volunteers and board members — thank you for your leadership, strategic focus, and unwavering commitment to this organization’s mission. Mt. Ashland exists because you lead, advocate, and believe in its future.

To our donors and sponsors — thank you for investing in opportunity and community. Your support is the reason this mountain continues to grow thoughtfully and intentionally.

And to our guests and season pass holders — thank you for your candor, your passion for this place, and your role in shaping what Mt. Ashland means to Southern Oregon. This mountain exists for you, and it has been an honor to serve you.

Mt. Ashland’s future is strong because its community is strong. I leave grateful to have contributed to that foundation, and confident that the best seasons are still ahead.

Thank you, Mt. Ashland.

I’ll See You On the Mountain,

Andrew Gast

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.

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