Mt. Ashland Ski Area will draw thousands of visitors to the mountain resort and the city of Ashland March 5-7 for the Oregon High School Alpine Ski Racing State Championships.

This is the fourth time Mt. Ashland has hosted the championship, according to a news release. Oregon’s top high school racers previously competed at Mt. Ashland in 2020, 2016 and 2007.

More than 350 high school alpine racers from across Oregon — along with their families, coaches and supporters — will flock to Ashland for three days of training and competition in boys and girls slalom and giant slalom races, to be held on Upper and Lower Tempest and Lower Winter ski trails, resort officials said.

Athletes will train on Wednesday, followed by competition Thursday and Friday.

“Beyond the races on Mt. Ashland’s slopes, championship festivities will extend into the city of Ashland, with special events hosted at the Ashland Hills Hotel and the Historic Ashland Armory,” the release said.

“We are beyond excited to welcome Oregon’s best high school alpine racers back to Mt. Ashland for the 2025 State Championships,” said Mt. Ashland General Manager Andrew Gast.  “This event not only showcases the talent and dedication of young athletes but also highlights Mt. Ashland’s legacy as a hub for ski racing in Oregon.  Our mountain’s challenging terrain, strong racing culture, and tight-knit community make it the perfect venue for this championship.”

The ski area, which is normally closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays, will be open to the public from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday. Daytime and nighttime skiing will be offered as usual Thursday and Friday, with the resort running from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Weekend hours of operation remain 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information, see mt.ashland.com.