Uphill Policy at Aspen Mountain

Aspen Snowmass will be requiring an Uphill Pass for on-resort uphill access during the 2024-2025 season. For details and how to purchase learn more here. Aspen Snowmass allows uphilling at its ski areas, this includes, skinning, hiking, and snowshoeing.

Uphillers will need to remain on designated, signed routes during all operating hours. We will not be scheduling any blackout dates for the 2024-2025 season, however we will occasionally call for temporary closures for safety reasons, business levels, and snow mitigation. This information will be posted on our website, our social media outlets, the Aspen Snowmass app, and we will have signage at the base of our areas notifying public of the closure.

Dates & Hours
Uphilling at Aspen Mountain is not allowed between 9am and 4:45pm during operating hours.

Aspen Mountain Policies

• Uphilling at Aspen Mountain is not allowed between 9am and 4:45pm.
• Dogs are prohibited on Aspen Mountain at all time during the operating season.
• If you wish, you may download using the Silver Queen Gondola at no charge.
  
• Uphillers must remain visible at all times. Uphillers must stay on the side of the trail and single file. We strongly suggest using lights and reflective clothing for nighttime ascents or early morning ascents.
• Uphillers must have their strap with current year sticker and uphill pass visible at all times.
• Uphillers must be aware that the slopes are in use 24 hours a day by employees, and to be on guard for snowmobiles, snow cats and other vehicular traffic operated by Aspen Snowmass.
• Uphillers must use designated uphill tracks stated on our four mountains. Designated trails are marked by orange signs, and in some cases, marked with rope to designate a lane. See the designated route below.
• Uphillers must be aware of downhill traffic and avoid blind spots.
• Uphillers must stay away from all snowmaking equipment and may not cross snowmaking lines at any time.
• All uphillers must have a valid lift ticket or pass to ride up any lifts.
• Uphill traffic may be restricted due to pre-season preparation, avalanche mitigation efforts or ski area construction and maintenance activities.
• Uphill traffic may be restricted or closed due to safety reasons, business levels, or snow mitigation.
• As with downhill traffic, uphill traffic must obey all on-mountain signage, including closed runs and rope lines.
• Carrying children or babies in backpacks or carriers is not permitted on any mountain at Aspen Skiing Company.
• Some trails may be closed to uphill traffic during pre/post season while snowmaking and grooming operations are in effect. Please respect these closures at all times.

Aspen Mountain Designated Route:

• Uphill: America’s Uphill course, which starts up the Little Nell run to Bingo Slot, Spar Gulch, left into Deer Park and onto Silver Bell.
• Downhill: At Aspen Mountain, we require uphillers to use the designated downhill route (Copper, Copper Bowl, and Little Nell).