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.
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Respecting these rules preserves this privilege. Failure to follow these rules could result in the loss of skiing and riding privileges.
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Uphill Policies at Snowmass
Uphilling Hours
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- All day, 7 days a week
- Dogs are prohibited between our operational hours of 7:45 AM - 4:45 PM at Snowmass during the ski season. Before and after operational hours, you may bring your dog on-mountain with you. Please pick up any pet waste and pack it out with you.
- 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 without notice 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.
- Adams Avenue is closed to uphill traffic.
- If you wish, you may download using the Elk Camp Gondola at no charge.
- 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
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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. rich-text
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. rich-text
Colorado Search and Rescue
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
Uphilling Guide
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