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Aspen Snowmass, CO, to Charge Uphill Skiers Next Season Aspen Skiing Co. revealed their pass options for the upcoming season yesterday, which included the announcement that they will be charging customers to ski uphill. The pass will cost $69 for the season, and anybody wishing to power themselves uphill (skinning, snowshoeing, or walking) at any of the resort’s four mountains will be required to purchase it. Premier passholders will get […] Industry News SnowBrains | August 17, 2021 2 Comments
How Much Vertical Could You Climb in 12-Hours? Snowbasin Resort, UT Announce New Uphill Event How much vertical do you think you could climb in 12-hours? Related: Woman Breaks Uphill Ski World Record, Ascending 57,890’ in 24 Hours Snowbasin Resort, UT, and Snowbasin Sports Education Foundation are excited to bring an inaugural uphill event after the resort closes. After the success of the full moon events, these entities decided to give a go at another uphill […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 9, 2021 0 Comments
Woman Breaks Uphill Ski World Record, Ascending 57,890’ in 24 Hours This past week ski mountaineer Martina Valmassoi broke the world record for most vertical feet ascended on skis by any female in a 24-hour period. Valmassoi broke this record by climbing 57,890’ feet (17,645m) in just one day. For reference, I don’t think most of us could even ski that much in a day, never mind going the other […] Industry News Liam Abbott | April 1, 2021 2 Comments
Western Ski Resort Uphill Policies: A Comprehensive List This summer has already seen a huge explosion in backcountry ski sales. Skiers are flocking by the thousands into the ski touring world due to restricted access in resorts this season. Related: Why You Need to Get Your Backcountry Gear Now | Gear Shortages Possible Many ski tourers will simply be skinning up the resort, whether it is to get exercise […] Clay Malott | October 1, 2020 4 Comments
Whitefish Mountain Resort, MT Announces Uphill Charge for Winter 20/21 Whitefish Mountain Resort, located just outside Whitefish in Northern Montana, is making a change to its uphill skiing procedure for the winter 2020/2021 season. While the uphill policy itself at the resort isn’t changing, uphill skiers will now be required to obtain a pass in order to do so. Related: Arapahoe Basin, CO Introduces $30 Fee for Uphill Access If […] Industry News Taylor Stephan | September 25, 2020 0 Comments
Snowbird, UT to Allow Uphill Access From May 16th Snowbird, UT closed on March 15th like the majority of ski resorts in North America in an attempt to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Unlike their neighbor Alta, they also did not allow uphill skiing. Until now. Related: Snowbird, UT Has CLOSED Due To Coronavirus From tomorrow, May 16th, the resort will be permitting uphill access. All facilities are closed, […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 15, 2020 0 Comments
Whistler Blackcomb, BC is Now Closed to Uphill Skiing Whistler Blackcomb, BC is now closed to uphill skiing and splitboarding, according to a news release from the resort over the weekend. A single route accessing Garibaldi Provincial Park remains open along Singing Pass, but it could close as well if the provincial government shuts down the park. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Whistler Blackcomb is no longer allowing uphill skiing/riding […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 31, 2020 0 Comments
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