MT. ASHLAND, Ore. — It’s the first of May, and the last snow survey of the season is completed, confirming what many people thought: this was an extra dry spring. The snow survey site at the 6,000 foot level of Mt. Ashland recorded about a ten inch snow depth on Tuesday, but snow surveyor USFS … Continue reading »
Mt. Ashland Ski Season Ends Sunday
MT. ASHLAND, Ore. — Mount Ashland officials say they will wind down the skiing season after this weekend capping off a season they say has been very successful. Skiers and snowboarders came out to Mount Ashland on Friday to enjoy the remaining snow and one of the final days the lifts will be up and … Continue reading »
Howard Prairie To Open Soon
HOWARD PRAIRIE, Ore. — The Mt. Ashland Association and Jackson County have reached an agreement that will allow the Howard Prairie resort to open as usual next month. The county took over the resort east of Ashland in February after the former owner fell behind in lease payments and taxes. In a four-year management deal … Continue reading »
Council Reviews Mt. A Expansion Plan
ASHLAND, Ore. — Mount Ashland is moving forward with its first improvements to the ski area in more than 15 years. After years of challenges now several city council members feel the Mount Ashland Association did not follow through with parts of the agreement. The Ashland City Council meeting room was packed. The Mount Ashland … Continue reading »
Oregon Trails: 50 Years of Mt. Ashland
MT. ASHLAND, Ore. — Fifty years ago at this time, work was underway on Mt. Ashland to create the first ski resort in Southern Oregon. The first plans for a ski facility were very modest, until one of the biggest movers and shakers in Oregon got hold of the project. Interest in developing a ski … Continue reading »
Skiers Spend Holiday At Mt. Ashland
MT. ASHLAND, Ore. — President’s Day meant a chance to head up to Mt. Ashland for some skiing and snowboarding. Skiers and snow boarders took advantage of President’s Day and a day off from work or school to hit the slopes on Mount Ashland. Mount officials say three day holiday weekends usually mean big business. … Continue reading »
Mt. Ashland Closed Due to Power Outage
MT. ASHLAND, Ore. — Skiers and snowboarders looking to hit the slopes on Mt. Ashland on Monday had to turn around before having the chance to use their lift ticket. A quiet day on Mt. Ashland as some disappointed skiers who didn’t find out the slopes were closed due to downed power lines. For the … Continue reading »
Jackson Co.’s New Mountain Rescue Plans
MT. ASHLAND, Ore. — Search and rescue teams are providing an extra tool to anyone who gets lost on Mount Ashland. A new plan is being formed to speed up the time it takes to save someone’s life. Jackson County Search and Rescue says it wants to improve its own response time and give survival … Continue reading »
Celebrating New Year’s Eve On The Slopes
ASHLAND, Ore. — During the day, many people decided to celebrate New Year’s Eve on the slopes. Dozens of skiers and snowboarders hit Mount Ashland. Some people brought their families, but most people told NewsWatch 12 the weather brought them out to the slopes. “It’s really nice. Like for a normal day, it’s surprising for … Continue reading »
New Lawsuit Against Expansion Plan
MT. ASHLAND, Ore. — Several environmental groups are filing a new lawsuit, against the Mt. Ashland Ski Area expansion plan. The groups, the Sierra Club, Oregon Wild, and the Center For Biological Diversity are saying the plan could have negative effects on the environment. The expansion has been the subject of lawsuits and numerous appeals … Continue reading »
