Uphill Access Policy
Uphill travel is not permitted out of the Main Base. The approved uphill route follows Seasons to Long John to the top of Nitro (conditions permitting). After Closing Day (April 19, 2026), uphill travel is not permitted anywhere on the mountain.
Please call our Hotline for the most up to date information: (802) 339-8474
Route:
Long John: Route to Summit via green trail starting at base of Season Lift
Know Before You Go:
- Uphill Travel may be closed at any time for any reason. Always call the Uphill Access Hotline before travel: (802) 339-8474
- As an uphill traveler, it is your responsibility to remain visible to others at all times. This includes but is not limited to: downhill skiers, snowcat operators or other resort staff on snow machines. If traveling outside of daylight hours: wear a headlight and bright reflective clothing. Direct your light towards others so they can see you.
- Respect and obey all signage and trail closures. It is your responsibility to stay off of all closed terrain.
- It is your responsibility to be aware of and avoid where winch cats will be operating. This information can be found in the Mount Snow Mountain Update. (Link Here) Winch cat operations will be marked with a sign and red flashing lights at the top and bottom of the trail.
- Uphill travelers must not impede or obstruct ski area operations.
- Avoid all snowmaking equipment. Never ski or step on hoses.
- Lifts cannot be used without a lift ticket or pass.
- Pets are not authorized to travel with uphill users at Mount Snow.
- Emergency Services - During operating hours: call (802) 464-4005 Outside of operations: call 911
Uphill activities may present a high danger of personal injury. Uphill users of Mount Snow assume all risks. The ski area is not maintained for uphill access and trails are not patrolled outside of normal ski area operating hours. Motorized vehicles, snowmaking and other ski area operations may be encountered.
Policy Overview
- Uphill travel may be prohibited during normal daytime operations. Always call the Uphill Access Trail Hotline for schedule and availability: (802) 339-8474
- No emergency services are provided outside of normal operating hours.
- Uphill activities may present a high danger of personal injury.
- Contact the Trail Hotline prior to access.
- Motorized vehicles, snowmaking, and other ski area operations may be encountered and must be avoided.
- Avalanche mitigation may be in progress.
- User assumes risks and acknowledges that runs are not maintained for uphill travel. Avalanche hazards may exist.
During Non-Lift Operating Hours
- Call the Uphill Access Trail Hotline for information: (802) 339-8474
- Pets are allowed to accompany you, but they must be leashed and under control at all times. Pets are NOT allowed during operating hours.
- Stay towards the side of the trail.
- Position yourself so that you are visible from above.
- Wear brightly colored and reflective clothing.
- Obey all pertinent signage.
- Avoid all areas where machinery is operating.
- Be aware that ski area emergency services are not available.
- No motorized vehicles.
Early Season and Off-Season
Uphill access will not be allowed on trails during mountain preparation, early season snowmaking, or immediately following the close of the resort. The work taking place makes it unsafe for public use.
Non-lift access to ski area facilities, such as uphill snowshoeing, hiking, skinning, or backcountry touring may present a high danger of personal injury to participants or others, and may be limited or forbidden based on conditions, on-mountain activity, and/or Resort policy.
Conditions and permission to access backcountry areas vary by resort; please consult the hotline for your information on the resort at hand.