Safety

Check out the Mountain Safety Guide!

The Pacific Northwest Ski Areas Association (PNSAA) released its new Mountain Safety Guide. A digital tool used to educate skiers and riders about staying safe and making good decisions on the slopes. The Guide includes safety information every guest should know – from what to do before skiing or riding, to how to ride lifts, to understanding trail signage and navigating potential hazards, including tree wells and deep snow immersion hazards. It also features the over 60-year-old “Your Responsibility Code,” refreshed by the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) last year to add new elements and make it more current for today’s skiers and riders.

View the Mountain Safety Guide
Mountain Safety Guide
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Call or Text 911
- Enable location services on your mobile device -
To Contact Ski Patrol Call (541)-482-2897
Mt. Ashland promotes skier safety and believes that education, respect, and personal responsibility are very important when recreating in an alpine environment. Please review the following educational safety content and ski area policies below.

Your Responsibility Code

Your Responsibility Code

In addition to Your Responsibility Code, please adhere to Oregon Revised Statute 30.985.

AirFlare Safety App

Mt. Ashland Ski Patrol has partnered with AirFlare to assist in the locating of missing guests. Mt. Ashland Ski Patrol encourages all outdoor recreationists to download the AirFlare app on their mobile device and familiarize themselves and their companions with AirFlare use.

Click the image below for more information.

AirFlare + Ski Patrol

Reminder to enable location services on your mobile device.

Collision Safety

You must be able to stop or avoid people.

People ahead or downhill of you have the right-of-way.

It is your responsibility to stay in control – NSAA Skier Responsibility Code

If you are involved in a collision or incident, please notify Ski Patrol and then colliding parties should exchange contact information.

For more information click on the poster to the left.

Lift Safety

– Be familiar with the type of lift you are riding, and ask for help if you need it.
– Before loading, remove backpacks and secure loose items. Remove pole straps from wrists.
– Look over your shoulder to watch the chair approach.
– Sit all the way in the chair, with your back to the seat rest.
– If the lift has a restraint bar, wait until everyone is seated, and slowly reach up and lower the bar. Do not attempt to lower the bar if you cannot reach it! Adults should always help kids to lower the bar.
– Be aware of your surroundings while riding the lift. If you drop something, let it fall!  You can always ask Ski Patrol for help retrieving the lost item.
– As you approach the top terminal, prepare to raise the bar. Look for signs advising you to do so to help with your timing.

For more information please visit the following links:

– National Ski Areas Association Lift Safety

Helmet Safety

Mt. Ashland encourages all guests and employees to wear a snowsport specific helmet. Helmets are available for purchase at the Granite Cove Retail Shop and available for rent (see ticket counter for details).

For more information please visit the following links:

– National Ski Areas Association Helmet Safety

Freestyle Terrain Safety

Mt. Ashland prohibits modifications to existing terrain park features and construction of new features.

For more information please visit the following link:

– National Ski Areas Association Freestyle Terrain Safety

Ski Area Boundaries

Mt. Ashland Ski Area has two boundary types: open boundaries and closed boundaries.

Open boundaries are signed only and do not have rope closing the ski area from surrounding terrain. You may cross this boundary at your own discretion and risk. See “Leaving Ski Area Boundary” sign.

Closed boundaries are signed and closed with flagged rope. You may NOT cross this boundary at anytime, except through open backcountry gates. See “Backcountry Gate” signs.

Areas outside the ski area are not patrolled by ski patrol and are considered BACKCOUNTRY. Appropriate equipment and travel practices should be followed.

Infraction Policy

Mt. Ashland’s infraction policy is designed to prioritize visitor safety, enforce slope regulations, and cultivate a positive experience for all guests. This policy plays a crucial role in managing behavior, minimizing accidents, and preserving the overall integrity of the skiing environment for all guests to enjoy.

  • Boundary and/or closure violations
    • First Infraction: Suspension of skiing privileges for 7 operational days and mandatory completion of the Know Before You Go online curriculum.
    • Second Infraction: Loss of skiing privileges for the remainder of the season.
  • Uphill travel violations
    • First Infraction: Suspension of skiing privileges for 7 operational days and mandatory completion of the Know Before You Go online curriculum.
    • Second Infraction: Loss of skiing privileges for the remainder of the season.
  • Reckless skiing and/or violation of Your Responsibility Code
    • First Infraction: Suspension of skiing privileges for 3 operational days.
    • Second Infraction: Loss of skiing privileges for the remainder of the season.
  • Lift use violation
    • First Infraction: Suspension of skiing privileges for 7 operational days.
    • Second Infraction: Loss of skiing privileges for the remainder of the season.
  • Terrain Park violation
    • First Infraction: Suspension of skiing privileges for 3 operational days.
    • Second Infraction: Loss of skiing privileges for the remainder of the season.

More details will be provided to you by Mountain Management including the pass redemption process.

General Information

  • Parking Lot Etiquette
    • Park responsibly close to other vehicles following parking lot attendant directions.
  • Overnight Parking
    • No overnight parking is permitted in either of Mt. Ashland’s parking lots.
  • Animals
    • Dear Dog owners, we kindly request you to keep your dogs on a leash while in the parking lot. This is not only good manners but also a safety precaution. An unleashed dog may dart out in front of a car or other mountain vehicles operating in or around a busy parking lot, with tragic consequences. Thank you for your cooperation.
    • Please note that pets are not allowed in any facilities or on the slopes at Mt. Ashland Ski Area. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping our guests and their pets safe.
    • Please remember to pick up after your pet. Animal waste can be hazardous to the health of people and other pets playing in the snow.
  • Drones
    • Drones are not permitted within the Mt. Ashland Ski Area boundary at any time, including non-operational periods.
  • Sledding
    • Sledding is not permitted within the Mt. Ashland Ski Area Boundary at any time, including non-operational periods.

For additional information on winter recreation please visit this link.

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