Skiing in Bayfield County: Scenic Beauty, Healthy Activity
Searching for fun activities to enjoy during your Bayfield winter getaway? Look no further than Mt. Ashwabay! In operation since the 1950’s, this full-service ski hill just 2 miles south of town offers Alpine (Downhill) Runs and Cross-Country Ski Trails. While several are designed for advanced skiers, the vast majority of the runs and trails are gentle and picturesque, making this area perfect for a couples’ getaway.
Downhill Delights (scroll down for XC Ski Package)
Alpine skiers will enjoy Mt. Ashwabay, a nice hill for “occasional” skiers who want to have a fun day skiing and enjoying the scenery. (Don’t be fooled though: a couple runs, such as Hemlock and The Drop are for experts only!) The views from the top of the chair lift are stunning: the heavily forested rolling hills and sloping peninsula give way to Lake Superior and the Apostle Islands. Mt. Ashwabay features 15 runs ranging from easy to difficult, serviced by a chair lift and tow rope.
Old Rittenhouse Inn’s Mt. Ashwabay ALPINE SKI PACKAGE
This package is designed for couples visiting Bayfield during the quiet winter months. Experience a fun winter getaway with a Full-Day of Alpine (Downhill) Skiing complete with Lift Tickets and Rental Gear (skis, poles, helmet), plus great extras like Cheese and Crackers, Cookies and Hot Cocoa to enjoy in your room. You’ll also receive a $50 voucher for use at the Inn’s Landmark Restaurant. Let our staff take care of the details so you don’t have to! More Info | Reserve Online | Call Us: 1-800-779-2129
XC Skiing in Bayfield County
To see the forest ‘up close and personal,’ try our Cross-Country Ski Package and find yourself deep in the heart of the Jerry Jolly Trail! The sound of your skis slicing through the snow may be the only sound you hear as you fly through stands of beautiful birch, maple, and evergreens. Chances are good you’ll see wildlife as well: chickadees hopping from tree limb to tree limb, or perhaps a snow-white hare bounding off towards its den.
The Mt Ashwabay/Jerry Jolly Cross-Country trail system covers 40 km of classic and skate trails with ratings from beginner to expert. The beginner’s trail is the picturesque Sugar Bush Trail. Intermediate terrain can be enjoyed on Anchor, Seagull and Raven trails. Advanced skiers can venture out on the longer 15 km loop, which combines Sugar Bush, Deer Path and Raven trails, and then returning to the Mt. Ashwabay chalet.
Old Rittenhouse Inn’s Mt. Ashwabay CROSS COUNTRY SKI PACKAGE
This package is designed for couples visiting Bayfield during the quiet winter months. Experience a winter getaway with a Full-Day of Cross Country Skiing complete with trail passes and all the necessary Rental Gear (skis, boots, poles, helmet), plus great extras like Cheese and Crackers, Cookies and Hot Cocoa to enjoy in your room. You’ll also receive a $50 voucher for use at the Inn’s Landmark Restaurant. Let our staff take care of all the details so you don’t have to! More Info | Reserve Online | Call Us: 1-800-779-2129
