Executive Director's Update

Hello Ashwabay Community,

This is a very big year for Ashwabay. We are celebrating our 75th anniversary ski season! 1948 was the first season that people skied here. I would really like to travel back in time to see what that was like. When you think about it, we are really still doing the same thing, the thrill of sliding down the hill on something very slippery. Its not complicated. Getting outside and active in the winter is so important.

So many of us grew up skiing at this ski area. Can you imagine what your winters would have been like without Ashwabay? Don’t worry, we are not going anywhere! In fact Ashwabay is doing better than ever! We are going into this 75th season after a summer of record sales in our café and bar. We are honestly looking forward to winter and are getting equipment and trails prepared.

We intend to celebrate this 75th season and want you to join us. We are going to have parties, celebrations, and acknowledgements of an amazing 75 yrs. We are going to dig deep in our Ashwabay community and history and find as many old photos and stories as we can. Join us on our social media

platforms to see all the good stuff.

In honor of our 75th season we are setting a fundraising goal of $75,000. The money raised this year will go to providing high quality youth programs and improvements such as lighting for night skiing, a Nordic center, kitchen improvements, upgrading power for more efficient snow making.  Who knows, if we raise enough money, we might even be able to improve what looks to be 75 yr old bathrooms! Join us in celebrating and fundraising.

We are seeing an increase in youth programs participation as we watch youngsters become life long winter sports enthusiasts.  Through donations and sponsorships we can continue to reachout the the area youth and grow our programing to be able to reach all levels abilities.  ”Get em off the couch is one of our mantras”.

We look forward to seeing you out here again this season. I honestly can’t wait for us to load that first chair! Thank you for all of the support in the past and your ongoing support in the future.

--Doug Olson

September 17, 2022 9AM-4PM

$150/Person

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Bike over the shores of Lake Superior on the sought after CAMBA trails of Mount Ashwabay!

This one day clinic is geared to help any rider build confidence and gain greater control on their bike. Whether you are just beginning or an experienced rider, this fundamental skills clinic will break down the foundational skills of body positioning and balance, safe and effective braking, gearing, trail scanning, cornering, and maneuvering over obstacles. Besides growing your technical skills on the bike you will be surrounded with positive encouragement and an amazing community of women that is certain to inspire.

Lunch will be provided with an optional social hour and bike maintenance session to follow this great day of riding at Howl Adventure Center and Adventure Club Brewery.

Spots are LIMITED. Sign up today and Happy Peddling!

DETAILS:

Saturday, September 17

$150 per/person

Agenda

-8:30 - 9 am Registration and name plates. Coffee and light snacks

-9-12 Skills instruction

12-1 Lunch provided by Ashwabay

1-4 Skills instruction

4:30 - 6:30 optional social hour and bike maintenance session at Howl.

Saturday October 1, 2022 1 PM

$25-$45/person

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Spend an afternoon enjoying food & beverage sampling, live music from Hoff Stevens and the Blue Canvas Orchestra, hammerschlagen, and amazing views of Lake Superior and the Apostle Islands.

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