WARNING: Warming temperatures increase the probability of wet slab avalanches. It is strongly recommended that you limit your uphill and downhill skiing and riding to the morning hours. Details

Exercise caution and judgement on and below high angle terrain. The ski areas are closed and no avalanche mitigation has occurred since March 14th. Please treat the ski areas with the same care you would in the backcountry and stay aware of your surroundings at all times. You assume all risks when entering the ski areas. Call 911 for emergencies and rescues. Learn more.

Aspen Snowmass allows uphilling at its ski areas. Please keep in mind that uphilling is a privilege that we like to share. Our rules are put in place to minimize conflicts between uphill and downhill traffic on the slopes and maximize everyone’s safety and enjoyment.
Respecting these rules preserves this privilege. Failure to follow these rules could result in the loss of skiing and riding privileges.
Uphill Breakfast Club at Buttermilk
Uphill Breakfast Club at Buttermilk

Uphill Policies at Aspen Highlands

Hours:
  • All day, 7 days a week below Merry-Go-Round restaurant
  • Uphillers must be past the Merry-Go-Round restaurant by 9am in order to continue up the mountain.
  • Dogs are prohibited between 7:45 AM - 4:45 PM at Aspen Highlands during the ski season. After hours, you may bring your dog on-mountain with you.

Policies:
  • Uphilling at Aspen Highlands is limited to designated routes. Please follow all designated routes (see below), which are marked with orange disks on the side of the trail.
  • Uphillers must remain visible at all times.
  • Uphillers must stay on the side of the trail.
  • Uphillers must be aware of downhill traffic and avoid blind spots.
  • Uphillers must be aware that the slopes are in use 24 hours a day, and to be on guard for snowmobiles, snowcats and other vehicular traffic operated by Aspen/Snowmass.
  • 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.
  • As with downhill traffic, uphill traffic must obey all on-mountain signage, including closed runs and ropelines.
  • We strongly suggest using lights and reflective clothing for nighttime ascents or early morning ascents
  • Carrying children or babies in backpacks or carriers is not permitted on any mountain at Aspen Snowmass


Designated route:
Jerome Bowl to Park Avenue to Memory Lane all the way to the Merry-Go-Round.

ASPEN HIGHLANDS TRAIL MAP

In Case Of Emergency

Ski Patrol
Snowmass: 970-923-0530
Aspen Mountain: 970-920-0723
Aspen Highlands: 970-544-3052
Buttermilk: 970-920-0969

Please be aware that no ski area services, including Ski Patrol, are available during hours that the ski areas are not open for business. Please call 911 in the event of an emergency during non-operational hours. You are responsible for your own safety at all times while on Aspen Skiing Company property.

Colorado Search and Rescue

Colorado Search and Rescue Logo
Colorado Search and Rescue Logo

While Pitkin County does not charge for search and rescue, you may want to consider purchasing a Colorado Search and Rescue Card to support Mountain Rescue Teams across the high country. Cards are $3 for one year, $12 for 5 years.

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Learn More About Uphilling at Aspen Snowmass

Uphill Rental Equipment from Four Mountain Sports
Uphill Rental Equipment from Four Mountain Sports

Uphilling Guide

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