Night skiing begins Thursday at Mt. Ashland Ski Area

The lodge at Mt. Ashland Ski Area at night. Mt. Ashland Ski Area photo
January 6, 2025

‘Twilight Terrain’ features trails with brand-new LED lighting upgrades

By Lee Juillerat for Ashland.news

It’s not necessary to call it a day of skiing or snowboarding at Mt. Ashland Ski Area when the clock strikes 4.

Beginning Thursday, Jan. 9, a “Twilight Skiing and Riding” period will give skiers and riders time to explore several lighted trails. From 3 to 9 p.m. on Thursdays through Saturdays, night skiing and riding will be offered on “Twilight Terrain,” trails with brand-new LED lighting upgrades.

A lift operator keeps an eye on operations, using red light to reduce interference with his night vision. Mt. Ashland Ski Area photo

Twilight Terrain is being planned through mid-March on the Sonnet, Comer and Windsor ski lifts at a cost of $28 for adults and $22 for youth. Also available is skiing and riding from noon to 9 p.m. with $79 for adults and $69 for youth. The Bottom and Windsor chairs close at dusk. Twilight season passes are available for purchase on Mt. Ashland’s Season Pass page and Twilight Lift tickets are available on its website

“Catch some turns after work or treat your whole family to a sunset on the mountain,” urge mountain managers.

Several special events are planned in coming weeks, including Ladies Rail Jam 2025 on Jan. 17; Slopestyle No. 1 on Jan. 31; Mt. Ashland Skimo Summit on Feb. 1; Bavarian Night (a fundraiser for the ski patrol that includes live music, traditional Bavarian food, a torchlight parade and a fireworks show) on Feb. 15; Rail Jam #2 on Feb. 21; and Slopestyle #2 on Feb. 28.

Snowboarders navigate a slope at night. Mt. Ashland Ski Area photo

Several events are scheduled in March, including Diva Day (join the women of the Mt. Ashland Ski Patrol on Feb. 1; High School Alpine State Championships on March 5; Banked Slalom on March 23; and Dummy Downhill on March 29. April events begin with Access Ski & Ride Against Hunger Day on April 6; Big Mountain Bash (end-of-season celebration) on April 12 and 13; and Pond Skim, also on April 12.

For more information on events, visit the website at mtashland.com/event/directory/.

The ski area also announced they are seeking more lift operators. “Ski or ride during the day and work in the evenings and enjoy all of the amazing benefits that come with working at Mt. Ashland,” says a ski area notice. Benefits include a complimentary 2024/25 season pass, discounts on food and retail items, partnerships with local businesses — “plus the views are unmatched.”

For more information and to apply, click here.

Email freelance writer Lee Juillerat at [email protected].

A snowboard carves his way across Mt. Ashland’s slopes. Mt. Ashland Ski Area photo
Picture of Bert Etling

Bert Etling

Bert Etling is the executive editor of Ashland.news. Email him at [email protected].

Related Posts...

Shrooms on Main: Licensed psilocybin facility offers low dose option

A crowd gathered outside the psychedelic entrance of the Shrooms Cafe in downtown Ashland Friday night, Feb. 7. They were among the first visitors to climb the long flight of stairs that lead to a large open room filled with music and colored lights. It was opening night at Shrooms Cafe at 139 E. Main Street, next door to O’Ryans Irish Pub. 

Read More »

Ashland native finishes Yukon Quest 450 Dog Sled Race

Erik Oline, a 2017 graduate of Ashland High School, finished the Yukon Quest 450 dog sled race Feb. 6. The race started and finished in Teslin, Canada, and covered 450 miles through the beautiful wintry Yukon Territory. Erik brought home the “Red Lantern” award, which is given to the final finisher of the race.

Read More »

Obituary: David Brian Shaw

Obituary: David Shaw, 78, former executive director of the Peter Britt Festivals in Jacksonville, founder of Artbeat Inc., and facilitator of nonprofit Mt. Ashland Ski Area founding, died Feb. 1, 2025.

Read More »

Stiff winds likely followed by rain showers over coming days

Ashland’s hiatus of dry days ends with five straight days with rain showers in the forecast, according to a National Weather Service forecast as of Wednesday evening. Showers are expected during the day Thursday and Friday, in the evening Saturday, night and day Sunday and during Monday’s Presidents Day holiday day.

Read More »

Our Sponsors

Klamath Bird Observatory Experience the wonders of Souteast Brazil Ashland Oregon
Conscious Design Build Ashland Oregon
Pronto Printing Ashland Medford Southern Oregon

Latest posts

Crossword: Peak Performances

This week’s crossword: roles, runs and readings at a nearby mountain. Solve it directly in the article or download a PDF to print. Next week’s crossword: “Camelot 2025 #02.” More crosswords under the Culture menu.

Read More >

Shrooms on Main: Licensed psilocybin facility offers low dose option

A crowd gathered outside the psychedelic entrance of the Shrooms Cafe in downtown Ashland Friday night, Feb. 7. They were among the first visitors to climb the long flight of stairs that lead to a large open room filled with music and colored lights. It was opening night at Shrooms Cafe at 139 E. Main Street, next door to O’Ryans Irish Pub. 

Read More >

Ashland native finishes Yukon Quest 450 Dog Sled Race

Erik Oline, a 2017 graduate of Ashland High School, finished the Yukon Quest 450 dog sled race Feb. 6. The race started and finished in Teslin, Canada, and covered 450 miles through the beautiful wintry Yukon Territory. Erik brought home the “Red Lantern” award, which is given to the final finisher of the race.

Read More >

Obituary: David Brian Shaw

Obituary: David Shaw, 78, former executive director of the Peter Britt Festivals in Jacksonville, founder of Artbeat Inc., and facilitator of nonprofit Mt. Ashland Ski Area founding, died Feb. 1, 2025.

Read More >

Stiff winds likely followed by rain showers over coming days

Ashland’s hiatus of dry days ends with five straight days with rain showers in the forecast, according to a National Weather Service forecast as of Wednesday evening. Showers are expected during the day Thursday and Friday, in the evening Saturday, night and day Sunday and during Monday’s Presidents Day holiday day.

Read More >

Our Sponsors

City of Ashland Public Notice Ashland Oregon
Ashland Parks and Recreation Ashland Oregon
Ashland.news House Ad

Explore More...

This week's crossword: roles, runs and readings at a nearby mountain. Solve it directly in the article or download a PDF to print. Next week's crossword: "Camelot 2025 #02." More crosswords under the Culture menu.
A crowd gathered outside the psychedelic entrance of the Shrooms Cafe in downtown Ashland Friday night, Feb. 7. They were among the first visitors to climb the long flight of stairs that lead to a large open room filled with music and colored lights. It was opening night at Shrooms Cafe at 139 E. Main Street, next door to O'Ryans Irish Pub. 
Herbert Rothschild: Regarding the evisceration of USAID, I didn’t expect any better from Musk or Trump. What I’m watching closely is how Christian leaders respond.
Erik Oline, a 2017 graduate of Ashland High School, finished the Yukon Quest 450 dog sled race Feb. 6. The race started and finished in Teslin, Canada, and covered 450 miles through the beautiful wintry Yukon Territory. Erik brought home the "Red Lantern" award, which is given to the final finisher of the race.
The city of Ashland’s police volunteer program, which had around 30 volunteers before the COVID pandemic, now has only around 10. Volunteers help put extra eyes on patrol areas such as Lithia Park and the bike path and help manage special events such as parades.
ashland.news logo

Subscribe to the newsletter and get local news sent directly to your inbox.

(It’s free)

Don't Miss Our Top Stories

Get our newsletter delivered to your inbox three times a week.
It’s FREE and you can cancel anytime.