UPDATED FOR THE 2023/24 SEASON
We reviewed 62 resorts in New England.
50 of those resorts have written policies allowing uphill ski and snowboard access.
Amazingly, every resort reviewed in Vermont and New Hampshire had an uphill policy whether they offered uphill access or not. The only other state to meet this target is Nevada.
New England leads the nation with the most uphill access. Over 80% of the mountain resorts have written policies allowing uphill travel. That percent is up from just four seasons ago where 60% of New England resorts allowed uphill access.
Resort access varies widely. Hours of operation and uphill access can change from day to day. Below you will find uphill access hours allowed and potential costs for uphill travel at your local resort. We have also provuided links to each resorts uphill policy for your review before heading out. We do our best to provide the most accurate informaton. Please be sure to check with your local resort before heading out on the mountain.
NOTE: A variety of factors can close uphill access for resorts including early season operations, snowmaking, lack of snow and avalanche mitigation. Always check with your resort before heading out.
| Resort | Hours | Cost | Resort Policy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mohawk Mountain | Operating Hours Only | Free | View Policy |
The following resorts do not have stated policies in Connecticut - Mount Southington, Powder Ridge Park and Ski Sundown.
| Resort | Hours | Cost | Resort Policy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Moose Mountain | Anytime | $10 day/ $150 for season pass. Uphill New England Multi-Mountain Pass also available for $215. | View Policy |
| Black Mountain of Maine | Anytime | $15 day/ $110 for uphill season pass. Uphill New England Multi-Mountain Pass also available for $215. | View Policy |
| Camden Snow Bowl | Anytime | $5 ticket required Operating Hours Only. Free during Non Operating Hours. | View Policy |
| Lost Valley | During normal operating hours | $15/day | View Policy |
| Mt. Abram | 5:00 am - 8:00 pm Thursday through Tuesday. No Uphill Access on Wednesdays. Dogs allowed outside of operating hours. | $15 for a day pass or $99 for season | View Policy |
| Pleasant Mountain | Prohibited from 4:00 pm to 6:00 am | $10/day or $100/season. | View Policy |
| Saddleback | One hour before lifts open unitl 4:30 pm | $15 per day or Uphill New England Multi-Mountain Pass also available for $215 | View Policy |
| Sugarloaf | 7:00 am to close | $25/day or $250/season | View Policy |
| Sunday River | 1 hour before lifts open until 3:30 pm | $19/day or Season Pass | View Policy |
The following resorts do not have stated policies in Maine - New Hermon Mountain.
| Resort | Hours | Cost | Resort Policy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire East | 6:30 am until close | $15/day or $50/season pass | View Policy |
| Blue Hills Ski Area | No Uphill Access Allowed | View Policy | |
| Bousquet Ski Area | No stated uphill policies or hours | $20/day or $75/season | View Policy |
| Jiminy Peak | Anytime | Pass/ticket required Operating Hours Only. Free during non operating hours. | View Policy |
| Nashoba Valley Ski Area | No Uphill Access Allowed | View Policy | |
| Ski Butternut | During normal operating hours | $20/day or Season Pass Holders are free | View Policy |
| Wachusett Mountain | Before Operating Hours | Uphill passes are $25 if you have valid season pass and $50 for non-season pass holders. | View Policy |
The following resorts do not have stated policies in Massachusetts - Blandford Ski Area (Permanently closed), Bradford Ski Area, Otis Ridge and Ski Ward.
| Resort | Hours | Cost | Resort Policy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attitash | 4:30 am to 8:00 am and 4:30 pm to 8:00 pm | No uphill price listed. Uphill Access Line for daily updates - 603-374-2008 | View Policy |
| Black Mountain | During operational hours until 4:00 pm | $25/day or $149/season | View Policy |
| Bretton Woods | During normal operating hours | $25/day or Season Pass | View Policy |
| Cannon Mountain | During normal operating hours | Full-priced day ticket or season pass. No skinning-specific tickets | View Policy |
| Cranmore Mountain Resort | 7:00 am to 3:00 pm | $19/day $149/season or Season Pass. With the purchase of each Uphill Season Pass, Cranmore will donate $20 to Granite Backcountry Alliance. . | View Policy |
| Crotched Mountain | Non Operating Hours 30 minutes after lifts close till 15 mnins before lifts open | No Price Listed | View Policy |
| Darmouth Skiway | Operating Hours Only | $35/day or $120/season or $25 add on with a pass. Uphill New England Multi-Mountain Pass also available for $215. Uphill demo fleet available. | View Policy |
| Granite Gorge Access Park | 6:30 am to 8:30 pm | Valid day lift ticket and $69/season | View Policy |
| Gunstock Mountain Resort | 6:00 am to 4:00 pm. Uphill routes vary during time of day. | $135 uphill season pass | View Policy |
| King Pine | Anytime | $69 Human Power Pass | View Policy |
| Loon | 6:00 am to 2:00 pm Weekends and Holidays. 7:00 am to 2:00 pm Weekdays | $99/season and $10 armband fee where proceeds benefit the Loon Mountain Area Community Fund. | View Policy |
| McIntyre Ski Area | No Uphill traveling or skinning at anytime | View Policy | |
| Pats Peak | Anytime | $49/season | View Policy |
| Ragged Mountain | Operating Hours Only | $10/day or Season Pass | View Policy |
| Mount Sunapee | 4:30 pm until 15 minutes before lifts open | No Price Listed | View Policy |
| Waterville Valley Resort | During operating hours. Times very based off access routes | $128/season or Uphill New England Multi-Mountain Pass also available for $215. | View Policy |
| Whaleback Mountain | Anytime | Day and season uphill pass available. Uphill New England Multi-Mountain Pass also available for $215. | View Policy |
| Wildcat Mountain | Operating Hours Only | No Price Listed | View Policy |
Every New Hampshire area we researched had an active poilcy or did not allow uphill access at all.
The following resorts do not have stated policies in Rhode Island - Yawgoo Valley Ski Area.
| Resort | Hours | Cost | Resort Policy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascutney Outdoors | Anytime | Free | View Policy |
| Bolton Valley | Anytime | $20 midweek, $25 weekends and holidays or season lift pass | View Policy |
| Bromley | Dawn to Dusk | $50/season or Uphill New England Multi-Mountain Pass also available for $215. | View Policy |
| Burke Mountain | Anytime | $25/day or season for $25 winter pass holders, $50 non-pass holders | View Policy |
| Jay Peak | Recommended During Operating Hours Only | $50/season, armband required | View Policy |
| Killington | Anytime | $55 Uphill Travel Armband - Valid at Pico also | View Policy |
| Mad River Glen | Anytime, Pass and/or Shareholder Required for Operating Hours | Free - Non-Operating Hours for All, Operating Hours for Shareholders and MRG Passholders ONLY | View Policy |
| Magic Mountain | Anytime | Free | View Policy |
| Middlebury Snow Bowl | Anytime | $10/day $60/season or Season Pass | View Policy |
| Mount Snow | Anytime except during operating hours on Saturdays and Holidays | No Price Listed. Uphill hotline - 802-339-8474 | View Policy |
| Okemo | 4:30 pm until 30 minnutes before lifts open | No Price Listed. Uphill Travel Hotline - 802-228-1491 | View Policy |
| Pico Mountain | Anytime | $55 Uphill Travel Armband - Valid at Killington also | View Policy |
| Quechee Club | One hour before the ski hill opens until close. | $5/day or $50/season | View Policy |
| Saskadena Six Ski Area | Anytime | $59/season - Uphill Lessons Available | View Policy |
| Smugglers' Notch | 5:30 am - 7:30 am and 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Routes very during time of day | Free | View Policy |
| Stowe | 4:00 am to 10:00 pm. Routes very during time of day | Paid Parking Friday-Sunday. Uphill Travel Hotline - 802-253-3690 | View Policy |
| Stratton | Recommended During Daytime Operating Hours Only | Free pass available | View Policy |
| Sugarbush | Non-Operating Hours for Lincoln and Mt. Ellen. Mt. Ellen open 8:00 am -4:00 pm also | Free Uphill Ticket Required | View Policy |
Every Vermont area we researched had an active poilcy or did not allow uphill access at all.
If you do not see a policy listed for your local ski resort, feel free to contact us. We will be more than happy to research your local resort's policy, as well as try to advocate for uphill access if the resort currently does not allow it. You can reach us at noliftneeded@gmail.com.