At Mt. Ashwabay, we’re passionate about getting people outside and celebrating winter sports. Our lessons and youth programs contribute to a safe, fun, and encouraging atmosphere where you can grow your confidence and ability no matter your skill level.

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Individual Lessons

Get personalized instruction and boost your skills with an individual lesson whether it’s your first time on the snow or you’re looking to take your skiing or snowboarding to the next level. Pre-registration is highly encouraged. Please contact [email protected]

• One person $40 (approx 1 hour)
• One person $60 (approx 1.5 hour)
• Additional person $25

Large Groups & Field Trips

We’re happy to schedule lessons for large groups or school field trips. These programs are offered with prior arrangement and confirmation, and only to approved groups.  Our calendar fills quickly, so be sure to contact us with your requested visit dates. 

email [email protected]  for more info. Prices vary with group size, abilities, and ages.

Lesson Policies & Guidelines

• We gladly accept walk-in requests for lessons, but recommend reservations 24-48 hours in advance to arrange instructors.
• ​To give students the greatest possibility of success, large group lessons are organized by age and ability. This may mean splitting groups of families or friends.
• The success of participants ages 6 and under varies greatly, depending on each child's motivation and physical ability. Our primary goal is creating a safe, positive experience that instills a desire to ski or snowboard again. As such, we may modify or shorten the lesson to accommodate needs.
  
• We reserve the right to reschedule or cancel lessons if conditions are unsafe.
• We always attempt to honor requests for specific instructors for private lessons, but occasionally requested instructors are unavailable. We are happy to either substitute an alternate instructor, or reschedule for a different time.

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Ages 6-14 | Saturday Mornings
Learn to ski and snowboard program
STARTS SATURDAY JANUARY 3rd @ 10:00 AM 
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​Volunteer instructors work closely with students and parents to instill a love of skiing and snowboarding. Using the PSIA/USSA training for our parents/coaches introduce a 7-step Adventure passyour kids will learn the latest techniques and tips to make skiing easier and more fun.  

At the heart of the program is family involvement. Parents are encouraged to volunteer as coaches, and in doing so learn skills to improve their own skiing technique.

SATURDAY JAN 3RD - 24TH, 2026
SATURDAY SCHEDULE:

• 9:55 am - Meet outside at the Red Bell
• 10:00-Noon - Lessons and programs

REGISTRATION:
Level 1/2: $30 per day
Levels 3 & UP: $25 per day

​​PLEASE NOTE: THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE SKI PASSES OR RENTAL GEAR!
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​Please call Mt Ashwabay at 715-779-3227 if you need any assistance.

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please fill out registration form

Once form has been completed we will reach out through email (check your SPAM folder) to finish registration and payment.  Space is limited and a completed registration form does not garentee a spot in the class.

MADSKI REGISTRATION FORM

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Friday Youth Nights!
​​EVERY Friday  | 4-9 p.m.  I  starting January 9, 2026

• $18 lift tickets,  free rentals    **Children 9 and under are regular lift ticket rates
• Ages K-12
• Catch the BART for FREE in Ashland or Washburn and join us for youth nights! Reserve your ride by 2:30 each Friday.​
• ​​No ski or snowboard instruction available on Youth Nights.

Shuttle Times​
Ashland - Middle School at the Dodd Gym doors - 3:30 p.m.
Ashland - High School at the regular bus pickup area - 3:40 p.m.
Washburn - The Club - 4:00 p.m.
Return shuttle leaves the hill at 9:20 p.m.

Reserve Your Spot: 
​Riders must call BART to reserve their spot on the bus. 715-682-9664

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JUNIOR RACE PROGRAM

Ages: 6 - 12
Dates and Time: Saturdays 10-Noon, Feb 8th - March 1, 2025
Saturday Bundle: $80 before 2/1/26 / $125 after 2/1/26
Individual Saturday: $20 before 2/1/26  /  $25 after 2/1/26
Skill Level: Intermediate plus, LEVEL 4/5 required
Pre registration is required.

One of our two next steps after MAD Ski to continue expanding upon kid’s skis or snowboards skills.  Instructors will help kids to learn techniques and tactics for ski/snowboard racing. Through fun drills and courses designed for kids, your child can get ready for a career on the local ski teams or improve their NASTAR times.

​Snowboarders or skiers are welcome. Skiers/riders must have season pass/lift ticket and equipment/rentals.
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If you have questions, please contact [email protected]

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Register Here

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FREE RIDE PROGRAM

Ages: 6 - 16
Dates and Time: Saturdays 1-3 pm, Feb 8th - Feb 22, 2025
Saturday Bundle: $60 before 2/1/26 / $75 after 2/1/26
Individual Saturday: $20 before 2/1/26  /  $25 after 2/1/26
Skill Level: Intermediate plus, LEVEL 4/5 required
Pre registration is required.

The Free Ride program is our other option in next steps for continued growth of the skills learned during MADSki.  While JR Race will focus on racing our Free Ride program is focused on advanced play.

​During Free Ride time will be spent in steeper terrain, ungroomed locations, as well learning the ins and outs of safely navigating the terrain park (when available).

​If you have questions, please contact [email protected]

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Register Here

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Our popular Holiday Mini-Camps offer a chance for youth to learn a skill, and opportunities to grow and improve.

Dec. 27 - 29, 2025   I   10 am - Noon

Mini Camp is FULL for both Skiers and Snowboarders

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learn to ski

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levels 1 & 2

​Work on fundamentals of skiing with a focus on safety and fun.
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Early Bird Rate (until 12/15): $40 per day
Standard Rate (after 12/15): $45 per day

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levels 3 AND UP

​Work on taking the fundamentals of skiing to the next level!
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Early Bird Rate (until 12/15): $35 per day
Standard Rate (after 12/15): $40 per day

learn to snowboard

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levels 1 & 2

​Work on fundamentals of snowboarding with a focus on safety and fun.
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Early Bird Rate (until 12/15): $40 per day
Standard Rate (after 12/15): $45 per day

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levels 3 AND UP

Taking the fundementals of snowboarding to the next level! 
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Early Bird Rate (until 12/15): $35 per day
Standard Rate (after 12/15): $40 per day

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PLEASE FILL OUT OUR REGISTRATION FORM HERE!

We appreciate you filling out the google form below. This will provide necessary information for our staff! Please fill the form out for each child you are registering in any of our programs.

Wait list is full

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what level is your skier or snowboarder?

Read through the levels, and assess where your child fits in each of the levels. If you are concerned about which to pick please contact us at 715.779.3227, we are happy to help!

Level 1: Never skied or snowboarded
Level 2: Have tried skiing/snowboarding a few times and can put on gear and move around the flats
Level 3: Skiers can make “wedge turns” and snowboarders can almost link turns heel to toe.
Level 4: Can ski or ride confidently, can ride chairlift, and link smooth gliding turns on easier terrian. Snowboarders can link heel and toe turns.
Level 5: Can link turns (mostly parallel for skiers) of varying sizes and you can control your speed in most situations by adjusting your line, with little need for breaking 

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NASTAR Sundays!

Latest NASTAR Results

REGISTER NOW

STARTS SUNDAY JANUARY 5TH @ 1:00 PM
All are welcome to race on Sundays throughout the season. For fun gate racing with NASTAR (ski/snowboard/telemark) at 1:00 pm on Jerry's Run where you can win medals every week.

​Register before the race each Sunday between 11:30-12:45pm in the chalet. 
​ ALL AGES AND EXPERIENCE WELCOME!

Register in the Chalet 11:30 - 12:45
Racing Starts at 1:00
Race Fees:  $5/day, FREE for 6 & under
Season Pass Fee:  $25 for ages 7-12, $40 for ages 13-18,  $50 for Adults, $67 for Family Racing
Racer(s) are welcome to start below the start ramp.

For NASTAR results, please visit:
https://skiracing.nastar.com/index.jsp?pagename=resort&resortnumber=217

NASTAR Season Pass

Chequamegon Bay Area Nordic
​4-H CANSKI

The mission of 4H-CANSKI is to promote fun, fitness, safety and excellence in the lifelong sport of cross country skiing. 4H-CANSKI provides ongoing instruction, social opportunities and leadership development for skiers of all levels. We will emphasize technique, conditioning, safety and provide leadership opportunities all in a fun filled atmosphere in the great outdoors.

4-H CANSKI

financial assistance

Through the generosity of our supporters, we are able to offer partial and full scholarships to our Camps and Classes.  
If you are interested in receiving financial assistance, please fill out the form below.  

You will be asked to provide proof of income in the form of one of the following:
1. Federal tax form
2. One month of paychecks or paystubs
3. W-2
4. Social Security Benefit Statement or other government assistance benefit statement.
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We will employ a formula to determine your eligibility that will take into account the number of children you sign up and your income.  The formula is based on federal poverty level guidelines.

APPLY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE