"After finishing up last season with one of its latest closing dates in the last thirty years, Mount Ashland is struggling to get this season off the ground. With only a few flurries in October and November, Mount Ashland has had no measurable snowfall in December, and has nothing on the ground. The ski area's website said that for operations to begin, about 2.5 feet of snow and three days of preparation are needed for crews to prepare the mountain."
"The ski area is no stranger to operational challenges, dealing with power outages, damage to its water supply, and a tree strike on one of its chairlifts, all in one season. Over the summer, the ski area accomplished several improvement projects, including new lighting for expanded night skiing and cutting a new ski trail. Mount Ashland plans on replacing the Windsor Chairlift next summer and the Aerie Chairlift in the following summer."
Mount Ashland remains closed because of a lack of measurable December snowfall and needs roughly 2.5 feet of snow and three days of preparation to open. The resort experienced power outages, damage to its water supply, and a tree strike on a chairlift in a recent season. Summer improvements added lighting for expanded night skiing and a new ski trail. Planned replacements include the Windsor Chairlift next summer and the Aerie Chairlift the following summer. Forecasts show possible snow for much of the West, but current totals likely prevent a Christmas opening. The area has 45 runs, 223 skiable acres, six lifts, and advanced terrain called "The Bowl" that requires avalanche control.
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