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are just a few of the downhome events Mount Ashland rallies for As it stands, winter can be the most enchanting time of year, but visiting
locals and visitors alike. Mt. Ashland for a snowcation is the frosting on any winter recreational-
ists ice cream cake. If you enjoy snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, or
Mt. Ashland has come a long way since its inception, when the just sipping peppermint schnapps or hot chocolate in the lodge while
dirt road leading to the lodge was only one way, uphill traffic in your little ones adventure about in the snow, Mt. Ashland truly offers
the morning, downhill traffic in the evening. Today, the entire operation something for everyone. Some might say, A Midwinter Night’s Dream.
is STOKE Certified, meaning it’s been certified sustainable through the
Sustainable Tourism Operator’s Kit for Evaluation. In 2017, Mt. Ashland www.mtashland.com
was the first ski resort ever to receive such an award. Some of the
aspects of operation which helped earn this award are special carpooling
programs, treatment of staff, and installation of 85 solar panels that now
sustain 12% of annual energy consumption on the hill.

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