Uphill Policy

Sugarloaf embraces uphill skinning and snowshoeing. For the safety of everyone on the mountain, we ask that anyone participating in these activities adhere to the following guidelines. All uphill travel is done at each individual's own risk.

Please read carefully, as our uphill access policy has changed.

For your safety, uphill is prohibited as of May 1, 2023 due to ongoing construction and summer maintenance projects. There will be heavy equipment on the hill and no rescue services are available. 

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*Important: All uphill skiers and riders must review the Mountain Report and check the Ski Patrol whiteboard located on the trail map sign at the bottom of the SuperQuad every day prior to climbing. Any variations to the policy based on weather, open terrain, snow conditions, or other factors will be outlined in these two locations. 

Uphill Access Routes

Uphill activities are limited at all times (while the resort is open) to the following trails:

• Lower Timberline
• Windrow

In addition, Burnt Mountain is also open to uphill traffic at the user's own risk, as there is no ski patrol coverage when Cat Skiing is not active. When Cat Skiing is active, groomers and cats have the right of way. 

Timing

The mountain opens to uphill travel at 7am, and to downhill traffic at 8:30am. No downhill traffic is permitted prior to 8:30am. As always, downhill traffic is limited to open terrain only.

Ski patrol performs closing procedures at end of operating hours every day.  After-hours travel of any kind is not allowed on any trails. If you are on the mountain at this time you will be required to ski or ride down. 

Equipment

Uphill travel equipment is required to have metal edges, a restraining device or brakes, and an industry-approved binding. (AT skis, tele skis, splitboard, and snowshoes are all fine.)

Nordic equipment is not permitted above the Base Lodge.

Tickets/Passes

All uphill skiers and riders are required to have a valid season pass or day ticket. If you do not intend to ride a lift at any point during the day, you can purchase an Uphill Access day ticket or an Uphill Access Season Pass. Both are available to purchase online at the links below, or in person at any ticket window. 

Dogs
Sorry, pets are not permitted on the mountain trail network above the Base Lodge, including Burnt Mountain.

Note: Ski Patrol reserves the right to close the mountain to uphill activities at any time due to severe weather, dangerous surface conditions, or other factors. Ski Patrol may also change the approved routes of uphill travel at any time based on mountain operations.