Uphill is fully open for the season. Stay tuned to the mountain report and this page for any updates regarding any future uphill closures.

As part of our continued support for the uphill community, Snowbasin is pleased to have expanded offerings again this winter. In addition to our early morning route, a daytime uphill route will return below the base of the Strawberry Gondola. It'll be available from 9am to 3pm each day as conditions allow. To participate in uphill travel at Snowbasin, an access pass is required. This ensures all participants sign the annual waiver, acknowledging they understand the route and policies. If you have a season pass of any kind, you ALREADY have access to uphill. You don't need to go on and "purchase" an additional product - you are all set with their pass. Uphill users without a season pass will need to go online, purchase the $10 uphill media, and sign the waiver. Once completed, uphill users are good for the season, and the media is reloadable for future seasons.

Claim 2025-26 Uphill Access Pass

Rules and Guidelines

All uphill users must abide by the following:

• Uphill users are required to have completed the 2025-26 Winter Uphill Access Pass agreement, then pick up their ticket at the Meadow Yurt ticket kiosks.
• If you have a season pass of any kind, you ALREADY have access to uphill. You don't need to go on and "purchase" an additional product - you are all set with their pass.
• Uphill users without a season pass will need to go online, purchase the $10 uphill media, and sign the waiver. Once completed, uphill users are good for the season, and the media is reloadable for future seasons. 
• When you arrive, please scan your pass or media at the portable scanner right by the uphill sign we put on the Needles maze. Guest services will be on-site by 5:30am to help answer any questions.
• For the morning route, uphill users must have a light on the front and back at all times (white front/red back) and have the appropriate ticket issued by Snowbasin visible at all times.
• Uphill travel will be allowed on Green and Yellow days only between 4:00am and 8:00am, and during special events for the morning route. The daytime route is allowed on Green days between 9:00am and 3:00pm.
• Use only approved routes and stay in the middle of the run; the uphill route is to be used as the downhill route. All uphill travel must cease by 8:00am on the morning route and 3:00pm on the daytime route.
• The daytime route does not provide access to Snowbasin resort, lifts, or lodges. Even if you are a season pass holder, you must turn around at the top of the route.
• Skis, snowboards, and snowshoes only.
• “Winch Cat Ahead” sign marks the end of the ascent. DO NOT travel beyond or around a winch cat.
• Users must avoid all types of machinery, including but not limited to snow cats, snowmobiles, snowmaking, and pressurized equipment; users must not cross snowmaking lines at any time or interfere in any way with snowmaking or other mountain operations.
• Only stop where visible from above and below; no stopping on the crest of steep pitches.
• You may not park on the road for access to any uphill routes. 
• Dogs must be on leash at all times and are not allowed on the mountain outside of uphill travel hours.

The ONLY approved routes start from the Base Area to Needles Lodge or Middle Bowl Express, following these trails:

Uphill Status & Approved Routes: Morning Route 4:00am-8:00am

During winter operations, there are three scenarios for the daily uphill status. They are the following and feature the ONLY approved routes:

• Green Day: Access to Needles Lodge through the following routes:
  Powder Puff > School Hill or Snowshoe Road > School Hill > Bear Hollow > Sweet Revenge or Cut off Sweet Revenge to Middle Bowl Traverse > Porky Traverse > Strawberry Traverse
• Yellow Day: Access to the base of Middle Bowl Express through the following route:
  Powder Puff > School Hill or Snowshoe Road > School Hill > Bear Hollow
• Red Day: No uphill access is allowed.

The uphill status will be posted each day on the Conditions Page. You must use the same route downhill, turning around by 8:00am. Please do not go off the approved route. If found off the approved route, there will be consequences. This is for everyone’s safety. Please note that this is NOT the daytime route. Continue to scroll down for that route's information. 

PLEASE NOTE: Skier services are not generally available outside of normal resort operating hours. In the event of an emergency, call 911.

Uphill Status & Approved Routes: Daytime Route 9am-3pm

There are two scenarios for the daily uphill status on the daytime route. They are the following and feature the ONLY approved routes:

• Green Day: Access near the base of Strawberry Gondola from Trappers Loop. You may not proceed to access any resort facilities or lifts from this route.
• Red Day: No uphill access is allowed.

The uphill status will be posted each day on the Conditions Page. You must use the same route downhill, turning around by 3:00pm. Please do not go off the approved route, if found off the approved route there will be consequences. This is for everyone’s safety.

Full Moon Uphill

Conditions permitting, Snowbasin Resort will allow uphill access between 6:00pm and 8:00am on nights with a full moon. Standard uphill rules and guidelines apply. Please check the uphill status on the conditions page to verify access.

• March 1 - Worm Moon
• March 30 - Worm Moon

Violations

Violations of the following may result in legal prosecution and/or loss of Pass and skiing/snowboarding privileges:

• Skiing/snowboarding too fast, recklessly or beyond your ability; not adhering to Your Responsibility Code.
• Skiing/snowboarding beyond CLOSED AREA or AVALANCHE DANGER signs.
• Not following signs, warnings or instructions, or directions from Ski Patrol or other employees.
• Misconduct on the ski area or Snowbasin property. Abusive or rude language and/or other unacceptable or dangerous behavior.
• Engaging in activities for compensation while on the ski area or Snowbasin property, including but not limited to: ski instruction, guiding and soliciting ski students.
• All uphill users must have a valid day or season lift pass to ride a chairlift or gondola. Failure to have purchased a valid day or season lift pass before loading a chairlift or gondola anywhere at the resort may result in criminal charges in addition to loss or suspension of any and all pass privileges.

Uphill Access Waiver: If you signed up for Uphill Travel Access over the phone, please fill out the Uphill Access Waiver.