Regional Resort Uphill Policies
View each resort’s Uphill Policy page (linked in name) for full in depth information. Last updated 11/13/25
Stevens Pass
ALLOWED, with restrictions.
Uphill travel is allowed during lift operations and off hours. Must follow rules regarding resort avalanche control, winch cat operations, and other safety risks.
No pass or payment required.
Do not have to sign any waiver.
Call Uphill Hotline at 206-812-7847 for current restrictions.
Flashing Yellow Light at the Clock Tower means uphill travel is Closed.
Mission Ridge
ALLOWED, with restrictions.
Uphill is not allowed between 7am-5pm daily.
$50 uphill travel season pass. $10 uphill travel day ticket.
At the time of purchase, waiver must be signed.
Restricted to designated routes.
Tip – check tv screen at lift ticket booth before heading out onto the mountain for last minute updates.
Summit at Snoqualmie
ALLOWED, with restrictions.
The Summit at Snoqualmie drastically changed to the 25/26 season. Please follow the link for additional and specific details.
There are multiple blackout dates where uphill travel is not allowed.
$40 uphill travel pass.
Restricted to designated routes.
There are parking restrictions and fees.
Summit East and West have special restrictions.
No uphill allowed at Alpental
Crystal Mountain
ALLOWED, with restrictions.
Uphill travel is allowed during lift operations and off hours. Check uphill light at three location sin base area. If light is flashing, uphill is NOT allowed.
No fee to uphill. Must check in at guest services to obtain an uphill travel card and carry while uphill travelling.
Restricted to designated routes.
Loup Loup Ski Area
ALLOWED, with restrictions.
Uphill travel is only allowed during normal lift operations.
Restricted to designated routes.
Must check in and purchase a $15 day use uphill travel pass.
Mt. Hood Skibowl
ALLOWED, with restrictions.
Uphill travel is allowed during lift operations and off hours. Must follow rules regarding resort avalanche control, winch cat operations, and other safety risks.
No pass or payment required.
Do not have to sign any waiver.
Restricted to designated routes.
Timberline
ALLOWED, with restrictions.
Uphill travel is allowed during lift operations and off hours. Must follow rules regarding resort avalanche control, winch cat operations, and other safety risks.
No pass or payment required.
Do not have to sign any waiver.
Restricted to designated routes.
Mt. Hood Meadows
NOT ALLOWED!
A designated backcountry uphill route can be accessed. See resort link for details. No inbounds Uphill Travel.
Mount Bachelor
ALLOWED, with restrictions.
There are multiple designated uphill routes that have different time restrictions.
No fee to uphill. Must obtain a free Uphill Pass & Armband online and signing the Winter Express Assumption of Risk form. Armband can then be picked up from the Guest Service Office at Mountain Gateway during operating hours.
White Pass
ALLOWED, with restrictions.
Uphill travel is allowed only during lift operations.
Only one designated uphill route.
No fee to uphill. Must obtain an uphill travel pass at the Ski Patrol Clinic Building from 8:30 am until 3:30 pm.
