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Watch Now SEARCH Going cross-country at the Crater Going cross-country at the Crater Volk powers Ashland girls to state slalom title Volk powers Ashland girls to state slalom title The getting is finally good The getting is finally good Jones, Graumann lead way in first meet Jones, Graumann lead way in first meet Hitting the slopes Hitting the slopes Mt. Ashland opens to cheers for new snow and new-look lodge Skiing — finally — at Bachelor Skiing — finally — at Bachelor Agreement will allow Mt. Ashland work to begin Agreement will allow Mt. Ashland work to begin No place but up No place but up Snow, visitors and receipts shot up on Mt. Ashland Mt. Ashland to end 2017-18 season this weekend Mt. Ashland to end 2017-18 season this weekend Skiing to Vidae Falls Skiing to Vidae Falls Cross-country skiing along East Rim Road is a challenge in deep, fresh snow No more passing the Buck No more passing the Buck 10 miles of cross-country skiing on the Buck Prairie trail system Oline 12th in state finals Oline 12th in state finals Local swimmers fare well at state Local swimmers fare well at state Crusader swimmers claim district wins Crusader swimmers claim district wins Friendly times at Mt. Ashland Friendly times at Mt. Ashland Pristine conditions translate into happy skiers on the mountain Hiram Towle: Loving life at Mt. Ashland Hiram Towle: Loving life at Mt. Ashland Mountain revival Mountain revival Mt. Shasta Ski Park — like Mt. Ashland — is rebounding now that snow has returned GP, North wrestlers lead at Cottage Grove GP, North wrestlers lead at Cottage Grove Comet wrestlers cruise in Classic Comet wrestlers cruise in Classic Skiing from the summit Skiing from the summit Two local men skied to the top of Mount McLoughlin and down on MLK Day Snow school Snow school Teaching kids snow sports can take patience, persistence Skiing and snowshoeing the Klamath Basin Skiing and snowshoeing the Klamath Basin Skiing in the wayback Skiing in the wayback Cedar Pass Snow Park is open again, and using social media to attract skiers Chasing the Big Dump Chasing the Big Dump It's the best and worst of times for local cross-country skiers Mt. Ashland posts record December Mt. Ashland posts record December Enjoying a big snow day at Willamette Pass Enjoying a big snow day at Willamette Pass Deep powder, new runs Deep powder, new runs Tips for early-season skiing at Mount Bachelor Diamond Lake makes snow tubing easier Diamond Lake makes snow tubing easier New conveyor will whisk tubers up the hill Ski area to open Sunday Ski area to open Sunday Mt. Ashland to offer free shuttle service Mt. Ashland to offer free shuttle service Slope savers Slope savers Ski Swap same venue, different times Ski Swap same venue, different times Mt. Ashland drops plans for summer activities Mt. Ashland drops plans for summer activities Mt. Ashland hopes to build on good year Mt. Ashland hopes to build on good year After two low-snow seasons, the ski area rebounded in 2015-16 Host Grizzlies snag two state titles Host Grizzlies snag two state titles State Skiing Championships State Skiing Championships Ashland girls claim combined, eye title Ashland girls claim combined, eye title State championships head to Mount Ashland State championships head to Mount Ashland With good snow totals, it hosts for the first time since '07 Fire by the lake Fire by the lake An old-fashioned ski area An old-fashioned ski area Warner Canyon Ski Area near Lakeview relishes its laid-back charm Tornado claims Cottage Grove crown Tornado claims Cottage Grove crown Oregon's most eligible Bachelor Oregon's most eligible Bachelor Snowshoeing Crater Lake when Rim Village is closed Snowshoeing Crater Lake when Rim Village is closed Snow remembered Willamette Pass this year Snow remembered Willamette Pass this year Trail builders Trail builders Klamath Trails Alliance has built bike, hike and ski trails on Spence Mountain, with more to come Comets first at Nor-Cal tourney Comets first at Nor-Cal tourney Comets first at Nor-Cal tourney Comets first at Nor-Cal tourney Kicking and gliding Kicking and gliding After a couple years of drought, cross-country skiers are back on the trails Bend recreation group wants Mt. Bachelor access Bend recreation group wants Mt. Bachelor access Ski swap goes 4 seasons Ski swap goes 4 seasons The annual SOU ski swap now offers rafting, hiking, fishing and other outdoor gear Annual Ski and Snowboard Swap set for Nov. 13-15 Annual Ski and Snowboard Swap set for Nov. 13-15 Local ski racers fare well at state Local ski racers fare well at state Chieftains edge Challengers for SCL crown Chieftains edge Challengers for SCL crown Tornado, Pirates shine at RV Championships Tornado, Pirates shine at RV Championships Weather puts end to hopes for ski season For the first time in its 50-year history, Mt. Ashland Ski Area won't open for the ski season. Cross-country skiers take what they can get Bob Plummer was exploring the Ashland watershed last weekend and didn't like what he saw: bare ground where there should have been snow, and at 5,000 feet in elevation, to boot. Hoodoo Ski Area offers free skiing for Mt. A pass holders Hoodoo Ski Area near Sisters is offering free skiing for all 2013-14 Mt. Ashland season pass holders until Mt. Ashland opens, Mt. Ashland announced today. Slow start to snowpack receives a needed boost Winter sports fans and the local industries that cater to them are hoping the cold and wet storm that dumped heavily Friday in Southern Oregon jump-starts a lagging snowpack that so far has left skiers and snowmobilers idle. MSEF ski swap gets bigger every year The unofficial start of the winter ski season kicks off next weekend in Southern Oregon when the Medford Ski Education Foundation holds its annual Ski and Snowboard Swap. Fast start led to banner year at Mt. Ashland With only this weekend left in the ski season, Mt. Ashland Ski Area officials expect to end the season with about 10,500 more skier visits than last winter. After 142 winters on skis, 'We still have a ball' When people say skiing is a lifetime sport, Ray Redpath and Judy Allen know exactly what they're talking about. Screamin' Tele Lizard Classic is more than a race They come every year at this time, a costumed coterie of cold-weather congregants. They descend on the Mt. Ashland Ski Area for the Screamin' Tele Lizard Classic, which is billed as a telemark race. Injured boarder still can groom It would take more than a broken leg to keep Kevin Schilling away from Mount Ashland. Nordic skiers race in the tracks of John Day Nordic skiers have descended on Diamond Lake over Presidents Day weekend for 27 years now to compete in the John Day Citizen's Cross-Country Ski Race. As skiers change, so do skis The cover of a ski magazine does not usually portray a typical day on the mountain. 2012 ski swap on tap at St. Mary's School The Medford Ski Education Foundation will hold its annual Ski and Snowboard Swap next weekend, Nov. 9-11, in the multipurpose room at St. Mary's School, 816 Black Oak Drive, Medford. Cross-country skiing paradise has miles of trails Though winter at Diamond Lake is known primarily as a snowmobiler's paradise, cross-country skiers of all skill levels can find a phenomenal variety of terrain. Shuttle service to start Mount Ashland rides Fueled by a fresh coat of snow on Mount Ashland, a shuttle service is once again offering rides for skiers and snowboarders wanting to slide down the mountain. Skiing the stash Think skiing across a tranquil backcountry meadow near Diamond Lake. Think steep and deep powder stashes in hidden places around the Mt. Ashland Ski Area. Think silky groomed tracks at the Mount Shasta Nordic Center. Dry winter brings end to ski area shuttle Car-challenged skiers and snowboarders no longer have a shuttle service to help them reach the slopes of the Mt. Ashland Ski Area. Expected snowfall could give ski season a boost Mother Nature may dust many local valleys with snow and dress the mountains in a shiny new coat of white by Saturday, potentially heralding an early ski and snowboard season. Ski and Snowboard Swap is back for 2011 The Medford Ski Education Foundation will hold its annual Ski and Snowboard Swap next weekend, Nov. 11-13, in the multipurpose room at St. Mary's School, 816 Black Oak Dr., Medford. Nordic club gets the OK to mark Fish Lake trail For years the wide trail between Fish Lake and Lake of the Woods has presented cross-country skiers with myriad experiences that only most of the time were fond. Spring on the Slopes Thinking about hanging up the skis? Here's why you shouldn't stash them yet: 'We're off to ski the lizard' Dorothy will be trading her ruby slippers for a pair of telemark skis Saturday morning on Mount Ashland. Fitness: better skiing Sacramento, Calif., personal trainer Sam Morishima says balance and weight distribution are the keys to preparation for both beginners and veterans of the slopes. Avalanche center offers clinics this weekend The U.S. Forest Service's Mount Shasta Avalanche Center is offering another round of free clinics in Mount Shasta, Calif., on avalanche awareness and how to operate transceivers and beacons used to locate people buried in snow. Good deals, good cause at ski swap Area skiers eyeing fresh snow on Mount Ashland can get a jump on the upcoming season by upgrading their gear at an annual swap meet in Medford. April skiing — do it while you still can Now that it's April, lots of you are thinking about anything but skiing. Gallery of the Week: 'Gene Day' Saturday, April 3, was 'Gene Day' on Mount Ashland, the annual day devoted to honoring the late Gene Landsmann with ski races and other events in the snow. The mountain was in the process of getting painted with a fresh coating Saturday, but some people still managed to brave the course. Mount Ashland sale finds lots of takers The folks who manage Mount Ashland are walking a tightrope for the next few days. The Lizard returns to Mount Ashland Winter returned to Southern Oregon this week, delivering a foot of fresh snow at Crater Lake Wednesday morning and a dusting on the hills around Medford, but a sure sign of spring will appear Saturday on Mount Ashland in the form of a large green lizard. Mount A's terrain park takes a Center Stage bow Not so long ago, just getting down a steep, snow-covered slope upright and in one piece was enough for your average skier or snowboarder. Mount A youth ski program needs a lift Hard times are squeezing the Mount Ashland ski area's Give a Kid a Lift program. Family skiing at Spout Springs Family skiing at Spout Springs Mount Shasta ski slopes get big dose of winter weather They'll be talking about last week's storms on Mount Shasta for a long time. Snow-sport season off to a rough start Whether you ski cross-country or downhill, ride a snowboard or drive a snowmobile, winter so far hasn't provided much to get excited about. Cross-country skiing at Crater Lake Cross-country skiing at Crater Lake Skate Away Skate Away Southern Oregon Nordic Club adds to growth of skate skiing Ski, snowboard swaps slated at NMHS, SOU November is a great month to get ready for ski season without spending a ton of dough — and you can help local students at the same time. Skiing the endless winter Skiing the endless winter Recap of the winter that almost wasn't The winter that's ending won't go down as the best season in Mount Ashland's 45-year history, but it was far from the worst. Remember 'Chene' and ski for free Gene Landsmann died just over a year ago, but he will be remembered this weekend in ski races at Mount Ashland and Mount Shasta. Snow Wars Darth Vader and his stormtroopers officiated. Chewbacca was there. So was Princess Leia. Mount Ashland closure a tough call What's good for skiers and snowboarders isn't necessarily good for the folks who manage their winter playgrounds. Dummies will start flying soon at SOU You can expect snow on the Southern Oregon University campus Monday — at least on the grass near Stevenson Union. 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