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Uphill

Uphill access is open outside of operating hours!

Please respect all signage and closures.

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Everyone must have an uphill access pass + armband. Pass must be visible while you are on the mountain.

Uphill access open outside of operating hours. Get your uphill pass as an add on to your Ikon or A-Basin Season Pass to be ready to go once it's open.

Please remember, regardless of the time, DO NOT TRAVEL IN CLOSED TERRAIN! Check our lift & terrain status for real time updates on uphill closures.

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UPHILL PASS FAQ

Uphill season passes are $139, or a $49 add-on to a 26-27 A-Basin full-season pass. $10 from each pass will be donated to the National Forest Foundation.

Please purchase your uphill access pass online — there are no on-site pass sales. Collect your pass in person at one of our ticket windows 7 days a week between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

You must wear the provided armband while skinning or hiking and carry your uphill access pass with you. If you cannot pick up your pass before you uphill, please print your pass purchase receipt or have it readily available on your phone to show patrol.

Yes, you can use last year's armband! However, you will still need to purchase this year's pass.

The uphill access pass does NOT provide lift access.

Uphill access may close at any time. Check the Mountain Report before your visit. If you are at the ski area, the blinking light at the bottom of High Noon indicates uphill access is closed. During operating hours, uphill travel is limited to the east edge of High Noon between the Base Area and Black Mountain Lodge. No access above Black Mountain Lodge. Outside operating hours, skiers assume all risks, including grooming operations, snowmaking equipment, avalanches, and limited visibility. Closed terrain is off-limits. Know what terrain is open before you travel. The East Wall, Beavers, and Steep Gullies are always closed outside operating hours.

No dogs during operating hours. Dogs must be controlled and cleaned up after at all other times.

Park in the Admin Lot or upper Admin Lot when accessing the mountain outside operating hours. Early Riser, High Noon, and Last Chance lots lock at 6 p.m.