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Overview

Mt. Ashland, just north of the California border, is halfway between San Francisco and Portland, eight 8 miles off Interstate 5. The runs and lifts are named after Shakespeare plays and characters, with Balcony and Upper Balcony (at 7,500 feet) overlooking them all. The day lodge is Elizabethan, naturally. There are some excellent bump runs, but Mt. Ashland's specialty is a cirque, a giant glacial bowl that is corniced, steep, and demanding. Double-black stuff. A casual observer might consider Mt. Ashland less than challenging, with only four chairlifts, two of which serve the higher elevations, and only 1,150 feet of vertical drop. The locals say, "It skis a lot bigger than it looks."

Inside Scoop

Ski shop at area, ski corral. First aid at area, hospital, 18 miles. Ski rental and repair at the slope. Classes offered for racing, freestyle, junior, and children. Cafe, bar and lounge, deli cart, and retail shop.

Plan Your Trip

Best Time for Snow

Average Snowfall

41"
26"
17"
9"
0.4"
9"
Nov
28"
Dec
34"
Jan
31"
Feb
28"
Mar
7"
Apr
Beginners Runs
7%
Intermediate Runs
41%
Advanced Runs
41%
Expert Runs
11%
Runs in Total
44
Longest Run
1 mi
Skiable Terrain
240 ac
Night Skiing
40 ac

Total Lifts: 5

Triple Chairs
2
Double Chairs
2
Surface Lifts
1

Elevation

Base
6383'
Summit
7533'
Vertical Drop
1150'

Important Dates

January 11, 20242024/01/11
Projected Opening
April 14, 20242024/04/14
Projected Closing
92
Projected Days Open
94
Days Open Last Year
60
Years Open
270"
Average Snowfall
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