Each resort in Utah has their own policy regarding uphill travel. Resorts have the legal right to restrict or prohibit uphill travel within their boundaries, whether they operate on private or National Forest Service property. These policies have been developed to address growing interest in uphill inbounds travel and potential conflict with mountain operations like grooming and avalanche control.
Existing resort policies are subject to change and it is your responsibility to be aware of and honor the current policy for each resort.
The Utah Avalanche Center provides a summary of each resort's policy as a service to both the resorts and the public. If you have any questions about a policy, please contact the resort directly.
Alta - Allowed with restrictions
Alta Ski Area asks that you check their website for current uphill policies. Visit Alta's website for information about uphill travel.
Beaver Mountain - Allowed with "Uphill Access Pass"
Beaver Mountain allows travel on designated routes once it is open for the season and full access during the off season. Visit Beaver Mountain's website for more information.
Brian Head Resort - Not allowed
Uphill Travel is not allowed during the winter season. Visit Brian Head's website for details.
Brighton - Condition dependent
Brighton uses a green, yellow, and red light system for uphill travel closures which can be found at the bottom of their conditions page. Visit Brighton's Safety Page for details.
Cherry Peak - Condition dependent
Cherry Peak's uphill travel status is updated daily on their Mountain Conditions Page and is only allowed from 4:00 am - 8:30 am. Visit Cherry Peak's website for more details.
Eagle Point - Allowed with restrictions
Uphill travel is permitted only on the Big Horn run which can be accessed by parking at the Skyline Lodge. Visit Eagle Point's website for details
Park City - Designated route
Once conditions allow, uphill travel is permitted on the Park City base side from 6:00 pm - 8:30 am. Travelers must stay on a designated route and monitor changes or closures. Visit PCMR's website for more details.
Deer Valley - Not allowed
Uphill travel is not allowed at anytime during Deer Valley's winter operating season. Visit Deer Valley's website for more information.
Nordic Valley - Allowed on designated route
Uphill travel is allowed on set runs with free uphill pass. Visit Nordic Valley's website for details.
Powder Mountain - Allowed on designated routes
Uphill travel is allowed in designated areas and along approved routes, only when the mountain is open. Travelers must have a lift ticket or pass. Visit Powder Mountain's website for details.
Snowbasin - Allowed with restrictions
Uphill travel is allowed on different designated routes from 4:00 am - 8:00 am and 9:00 am - 3:00pm, subject to conditions. Travelers must buy an uphill pass. Visit Snowbasin's website for details.
Snowbird - Not allowed
Uphill travel is not allowed on the mountain during the winter operating season. Visit Snowbird's Mountain Safety Page for details.
Solitude - Allowed on designated routes
Uphill travel is allowed on designated routes subject to weather and conditions. Travelers must get a free uphill travel pass. Visit Solitude's website for information.
Sundance - Not allowed
Sundance Mountain Resort does not allow unauthorized uphill travel at any time of the day or night.