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Mt. Ashland Ski Area
11 Mt Ashland Ski Rd, Ashland, OR 97520, United States
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Ia
Review №1

I have never been here in the winter time however i can tell you that it is a wonderful place to hike around in the middle of summer. Great views and it is very close to Medford so it is really easy to get to. And it is always about 20 degrees cooler up on top of the mountain than it is down in the valley.

Br
Review №2

Beautiful........ I have never been up there without snow. Its worth going in any vehicle. Especially a motorcycle. I wrote a poem .Mt. Ashland is awesome,Mt. Ashland is neat,I hiked up to the topAnd got sore feet.Its really pretty to look at,Its beautiful to see,I love the view from atop,I felt so free.

Be
Review №3

Got to go skiing here for the first time yesterday.Strong Points of the Resort1. Great variety of advanced skiing terrain. You want chutes, drops, moguls, steeps, trees? This place has plenty of those.2. The lifts are old school (nostalgic for me). They have two doubles and two triples, but the doubles are the longest lifts serving the most terrain.3. Slopes are north eastern facing. Snow holds up pretty well. I imagine later in the year theres great spring skiing without too much mashed potatoes as the elevation is a bit higher.4. Ashland is nearby with a lot of good restaurants and hotels due to the summer Shakespeare festival.5. Higher elevation so not quite as much as rain in early season as other PNW resorts.6. Good views of Mt. Shasta and Aspen Butte.7. Lodge is cute and has a unique layout with 3 different levels.8. Locals are friendly (except for the teens) and love their mountain and are happy to talk about it the and give advice.Weak Points.1. Not as much snow as other PNW resorts2. Some of the lifts are so low they almost pinched my boots, especially the triple chair Comer lift.3. I tried to book two separate lessons for me and my partner (had email confirmation) but they only had one instructor for us to share.4. Not a good variety of beginner, advanced beginner or weak intermediate runs. No problem for me, but I have an eye out for teaching my kiddos still (7, 10, and 12). If you are just perfecting your Christie turns or starting on parallel, youll find much of the mountain too steep for you. Just ski Juliet (its a fun run but pretty short at about .5 miles) until it gets boring, then work your way over to Romeo and ski that until you have it down before you go any of the other blues which at times cross 30 degrees.5. Food was pretty good but not great.

da
Review №4

We love this little home town ski area. It has a good elevation and north east exposure, so it catches and holds the snow pretty well. The quaint old mid-century lodge has been recently remodeled and expanded without compromising its style.Windsor Chair and Ariel Chair are some of the oldest fixed-double chair lifts youll ride anywhere.

Aa
Review №5

Love my Home Mountain!!!! There has been an amazing amount of powder in 2017. Great runs and nice back woods jumps and Rail Park and shaped jumps in the park with different boxes and jumps and barrels, just a bunch of fun stuff lol

Wi
Review №6

Love love love the mountain. Best local mountain in the area. The new renovation looks great, the food is awesome, and the people are so friendly! Go to it and enjoy!

Ry
Review №7

Wonderful Ski Area! Medium size with Steep sections that will make you a Better skier! Lodge is Amazing!

Je
Review №8

I was really amazed at how advanced and shredable Ashland has become in the last 30 years. I skied the mountain in 87. Not real impressed after all Mammoth was my go to resort. I just skied Ashland yesterday, and I believe I just might have to get a season pass next year!!! Thanks for stepping up the local slope, Bachelor is a long drive since Im only 50 miles N. of ashland.

Ga
Review №9

Pretty great runs for a smaller Mt. Enough variation and small crowds on weekdays.

Mi
Review №10

We had the opportunity to work as lift operators during a season that saw record snowfall. 3 of us moved there from Arkansas, not knowing how to ski or snowboard. And they hired us. We learned how to snowboard on an icy night on Mt Ashland before opening day luckily and had an unforgettable experience working the lifts

To
Review №11

Cute little ski resort with a lot of old fashioned character! We enjoyed a lovely pow day!

pa
Review №12

The coolest little ski resort. Everyone was so friendly and chill and the terrain was fun.

No
Review №13

Its a small mountain, but its loaded with terrain ranging from very advanced (see photo) to beginner.I would describe this mountain as a locals hill because there are all sorts of fun hidden spots that take some exploring to find.The best part is its completely feasible to ride every single run at least once!

Sl
Review №14

Mt. A is awesome! Great people, awesome terrain and a fun bar. Im a little bias as a season pass holder but Ashland is my favorite mountain to ride by a long shot.

Be
Review №15

Really great park for all types of skiers/snowboarders. Beginning - advanced. They also have night riding 2x a week. They dont have a lot of variety, but for the price and when the weather is nice its a really great choice. I live about 4 hours away and we get a group to come here because its such a nice little mountain and definitely worth it! Great little town too.

Za
Review №16

Accessible and affordable with a friendly staff. Limited acreage but the quick drive makes up for it.

Jo
Review №17

The snow is amazing this year. Lots of events planned out. Epic new lodge design. Love that! Perfect runs for my kid. And yes great runs for papa! Thanks Mt. A ! Stay awesome.

St
Review №18

Great customer service, the people working here are fun, polite, and skilled. Fun place for family.

Gr
Review №19

I grew up skiing on this mountain which was great and has only gotten better! Few people, no attitude, great snow and slopes and now amazing food!

Sa
Review №20

Super chilled bar, amazing food. A treat to see some snow

An
Review №21

Love Mt Ashland. Beautiful setting with views of Mt Shasta, Mt McLaughlin, and the Cascades. A surprising variety of terrain for a small area. From cruising Dream to challenging The Bowl or sipping craft beer in the beautiful lodge, Mt Ashland has something for everyone.

Ma
Review №22

Every community should have such a great local mountain! What an opportunity to get the kids up on skis and enjoy the outdoors during the winter. The senior staff was working the lodge, checking on patrons, and addressing issues immediately. We always have a great time!

Ky
Review №23

Great slopes, great rates, great staff!

Ko
Review №24

Mount Ashland has the perfect blend of fun, challenging slopes, friendly helpful staff, and scenery like nowhere else. It is so easy to get up here, park, quickly get a ticket and jam down the slope to ride all day and some eves. Best Local Gem! Hope the staff and management know they are awesome.

Jo
Review №25

Love this mountain. Not as big as bachelor or Shasta, steeper though, lots more fun to me. First day back in 6 years. This winter is great so far!!

Fe
Review №26

Beautiful day with just enough snow to keep ppl happy.

Ca
Review №27

Its a cute, small, ol ski resort. The backside of the mountain is fun. When it gets snow, its great place for families and kids. The lodge is old and gives a timeless feel to it. Great bar with good beer.

Li
Review №28

Great for all ages! Affordable.They supply the snow, you show up -Ready To GO!

Sh
Review №29

Beautiful and cozy ski lodge with all the amenities

Ja
Review №30

The people working here are so nice! They let MSEF race and even have their own lessons and teams too offer for people to join! They lines usually dont take all that long and the slopes are super fun, especially the bowl!

Sc
Review №31

Ski right up... no lift lines... nice runs.

Sa
Review №32

For a first timer and total n00b to skiing, our instructor Erin from Alaska was amazing. Super patient and answered all of my questions. The 2 hour lesson flew right by and she was able to coach not only myself but also my boyfriend who has skied before a few times. She was able to show him some new techniques while also tending to me being super slow down the bunny slope :) cant wait to go back!

Be
Review №33

Brutal slopes, but close to MfR. Not a park for beginners who want a comfortable learning curve.

Cr
Review №34

I love this mountain.Everyone is like family.Try the sweet potato fries, theyre awesome.

St
Review №35

This place is old school and I love it. Great mountain for such a small resort. The biggest challenge is the weather. If youre expecting gondolas and bubble lifts youre in the wrong place, but this is a super fun mountain, with a chill vibe.

Li
Review №36

Its a great place to ski, hang with friends, make new friends and just enjoy your day. I L♡VE Mt Ashland☆☆☆♡♡♡

Mi
Review №37

Rustic but great local ski area when they have enough snow. Good sledding too when they dont. The view of Mt Shasta from the parking lot is worth the drive up - careful on the road down: often icy and treacherous. Lodge was just renovated.

Be
Review №38

Worst management staff ever. Opening day managers inside behind the lift ticket counter screaming at customers being completely disrespectful. After the new renovations would you not be stoked to finally be open? Would recommend the drive to Mt. Shasta absolutely worth it and the staff is at least happy and joyful to be there. Why would you work in the industry if you are miserable when it snows? Would highly recommend any other ski resort in the area to spend your money.

Jo
Review №39

Very short run.... you would have to pay me to waste a day here.

Am
Review №40

I have not skied here but we went sledding and it was super fun. They had loud music playing that you could hear all around the lodge which I loved but that may not be everyones cup of tea. The lodge is cool. We didnt get any food but there were lots of places to sit and enjoy the warmth and look at the snow. It could use a good cleaning and some upgrades but it was very pretty with amazing views.

El
Review №41

Mountain itself is great! The place is like that drunken uncle who can never get it together. Been this way for long time. I once rode @100 times a yr and being closed on tue and wed sucks. That was the locals bes days ,since it was slower. Sucks to be a pass holder. Enjoy the crowds!

Ro
Review №42

Love this place! I dont ski but we go up in the summer (dont try from fall till spring) and drive the scenic road (not recommended for low cars, it can be rough) to the top where the ski lifts take you and the view is amazing! At night if you head down the backroad. Away from the ski lights you get a beautiful view of the stars and at most times can see the milky way! This is one of my favorite back roads to drive!

Ju
Review №43

This place is an amazing spot to get your full alpine experience. A very friendly staff, reasonable pricing and a vibe you wont find anywhere else!!!

De
Review №44

Pretty steep runs, so be aware of that. Other than that, its a nice mountain. Can sometimes get crowded, but its not that much of an issue.

Da
Review №45

Great ski resort. Beautiful mountain. Wide variety of runs. Very competitive prices.

Mi
Review №46

Mt. Ashland offered me a great lessons package that I found invaluable. The instructors know their stuff and are so kind in helping me become a knowledgeable skier. New Years Eve was absolutely gorgeous. I had an excellent and safe time. Definitely going to come back next season.

Ga
Review №47

This place is great for experienced skiers, and snowboarders. The mountain can be a little rough for newbies. The food is a little overpriced, but they are all the way up the mountain, so it ok.

Me
Review №48

Real crowded the day we went, but I understood why the snow was great as was the skiing.

Je
Review №49

Great little mountain. Fun backside pow stashes, good times.

Mi
Review №50

I’ve been skiing on Mt Ashland since I was 11 years old when our 6th grade teacher Mr Dew “Bristo Elementary “ took us up on a field trip .There was the rope tow and T bar then .learning to ski at Mt A prepaired me for any mountain in the country . There’s been a lot of changes since I was a kid . We support all Mt A’s future goals . We leave early to get good parking and quick access to the lodge . It’s always nice to see all the happy people . on a blue bird day the view is beautiful. Mt A will always be loved by us ... thanks for all you do guys keep up the goodness ..

De
Review №51

Poor cafeteria, but good service.Beautiful area!Parking lot way too small....

Ma
Review №52

You know, Ive never actually skied here. Just brought the kids up to play in the snow. And there was plenty of snow, just not many places to play in it. But thats not the point of this place, right?

Jo
Review №53

Mt. Ashland is charming and cozy, which means it is hard to love and if the Rogue Valley is your home its your only choice within a reasonably close distance.The runs are steep which makes for a quick trip back to the dreadfully slow chair lifts but youll find hidden gems around the mountain that are worth hitting over and over.A decent freestyle park has been thoughtfully put together that offers challenge for any level.Recent renovations to the lodge restore some original structures and provide additional space but while fixing the long lines at the kitchen have created absurdly long delays at the ticket counter, now doubling as the rental shop. It took 45 minutes to purchase 2 lift tickets. Sorry, unacceptable.There seems to be no floor manager in the lodge and a significant lack of cohesion with the staff. The coffee shop cant serve product from the counter in the same area and no one knows why there are no coffee cups available after youve already paid.With that, you still have to check it out. With the slushy sunny days or the shear ice on the commonly windy days, theres so many cool smiles from not only the staff working their ass off but the whole friendly community that stands behind the entire operation.

Pe
Review №54

Southern Oregons famous ski resort mountain! Great variety of terrain and slopes. Novice to expert runs, from gentle to steep. Good terrain parks and jumps. Exploring in-between the trees is my favorite part!

Ky
Review №55

Can you go wrong with fresh powpow? Not all the lifts were running but it was a beautiful day. Recent remodel is well done, renting gear is a smooth, fast process with friendly staff and the kitchen was still getting the process down but is a decent spot for some mid-run food or drinks.

Th
Review №56

If you are into sliding on snow get out to Mt. Ashland and enjoy a gem of the area.

Ma
Review №57

It will be a 5 star when they open a year round lodge.

Al
Review №58

Love it

Tr
Review №59

So much fun! Great bar and awesome staff!

Qo
Review №60

Awesome even when closed

Ma
Review №61

Great mountain! Great staff! Great price!

Be
Review №62

Love small ski parks! Great terrain! A little something for everyone, I enjoyed the bowl.

Ca
Review №63

Beautiful scenery, fair prices, great skiing, great food, friendly helpful caring staff

Er
Review №64

Wonderful ski resort! Smaller, with plenty of variety to satisfy every level of skier and boarder. Well-run, reasonably priced, and easy to access. Community owned with a strong family oriented attitude.

Re
Review №65

Great place to go, nice people, wasnt crowded and the sun was out, had fun.

Ky
Review №66

I love Mt A. It is a small mountain, but lots of fun.

Ri
Review №67

Went up there today in August and theyve got some really great downhill mountain bike trails summer fun

Mi
Review №68

Place is nice and staff is friendly. Snow season wasnt as good as last year but you cant blame them for that. Only negative was, It was a little pricey for the amount of runs they had open.

An
Review №69

So close to Ashland, reasonable prices and a nice ski area. Didnt do black diamond areas but they looked very challenging.

Na
Review №70

Staff is awesome the hill was awesome family had a great time !!!

Ri
Review №71

Very friendly staff although the aerial ski lift was closed all day and I payed full price for half the mountain. Is there some way to ask for partial compensation?

Ca
Review №72

Awesome family mtn love this place.

La
Review №73

We love skiing here!

Da
Review №74

This place has so much potential. Parking is ridiculous when crowded. Friendly staff, bar is great. I know they are constantly remodeling

Te
Review №75

Very nice little mountain. Good terain.

Ma
Review №76

Great snowboarding/skiing for the money!

An
Review №77

A bit small and crowded, but that might be exactly what you look for. Easy to get to compared to most winter resorts.

Ge
Review №78

Awesome sauce and abundant ly glorious day

Ja
Review №79

Wow, I wasnt expecting this to be as nice as it is.

Mi
Review №80

Its not all that often you find all this neatness in one location.

Ge
Review №81

Too windy for the big chair the day I was there, but good times

Za
Review №82

Do not eat at the lodge. Enormously over priced! $9 for literally a little cup of ceaser salad which probably was a dollar in food cost at the most. The girl that took my order literally didnt say anything, just stuck her hand out for me to hand my card to her, swiped the card and then placed my card on the counter. She did not want to be there. Next time Im bringing my own food up there.

Jo
Review №83

Snow day!

Ro
Review №84

The parking area is a state operated snow park area. The state bears primary responsibility for plowing the road and the parking lot, so you need to have a snow park permit (daily or seasonal) issued by the state. Or dont buy the permit and get a ticket (from the state). This issue is beyond the control of the mountain or its management.

Br
Review №85

Lucky to such a great ski hill in our backyard!

Ri
Review №86

Staff was very friendly and helpful!

Na
Review №87

My favorite small town resort to date! A must see

Ja
Review №88

Fun little mountain for families and younger kids to learn at! The night skiing is super unique!

Ma
Review №89

I like this ski resort but there isnt a whole lot of beginner friendly terrain here.

Br
Review №90

Beautiful day, plenty of snow, amazing views.

He
Review №91

Great place for skiing or snowboarding. Nice hills for beginners and more challenging lifts for the advanced skiiers. Not over crowded and lodge was toasty warm.

Ca
Review №92

Power tripping mt ashland ski patrol accosted me while I was minding my own business Tele skiing on the back side. One would expect ski patrol to know the law. Poorly trained screaming staff is what can be expected here. Management ruins an otherwise beautiful mountain.Edit: I wrote this review in haste. It was unfair of me to condemn the entire organization based on the behavior of one man. For that I apologize. It is truly a 5 star orginization.I did not duck a rope as I was never in the ski park to begin with that is why I was so frustrated.

Ma
Review №93

Uncrowded, friendly, and right in my back yard. What could be better.

Be
Review №94

Lovely area, free cross-country trails, crowded on well ends at times, but trail opens up nicely.

Ry
Review №95

Ski area is planning to clearcut old growth forest and damage wetlands. The ski area sued the city of Ashland when the city tried to safeguard it’s water supply.

Za
Review №96

Hardcore mountain, not for novice snowboarders... but I learned how to board here so it will always hold a special place in my heart

Je
Review №97

Not too much snow, but the scenery is amazing.

St
Review №98

Its very fun and the staff is amazing and they are willing to help

Jo
Review №99

We recently visited our mountain for ski lessons and I was very happy with the attention each of the instructors gave to thier students. Great snow this year and a fun time for all.

mi
Review №100

Been here during dry season, cant wait to go down in snow season.

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  • Address:11 Mt Ashland Ski Rd, Ashland, OR 97520, United States
  • Site:http://www.mtashland.com/
  • Phone:+1 541-482-2897
Categories
  • Tourist attraction
  • Bar & grill
  • Event venue
  • Ski rental service
  • Ski repair service
  • Ski school
  • Snowboard rental service
  • Ski resort
  • Wedding venue
Highlights
  • Active military discounts:Yes
Amenities
  • Bar on site:Yes
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • Restaurant:Yes
  • Toilets:Yes
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Crowd
  • Family friendly:Yes
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