Trail Map
Uphill Travel
Uphill travel by means of skinning or snowshoeing has gained popularity in recent years. Whaleback welcomes and supports our guests looking to enjoy the mountain in this manner. For the safety of our customers and employees we ask that everyone follow our guidelines. All travel is done at each individuals own risk.
Uphill travelers need to purchase either an uphill season pass or an uphill day pass (which can be obtained online).
No uphill or downhill travel on any trails with grooming or snowmaking equipment.
Uphill travelers using our trails when the mountain is not open are doing so at their own risk. There are no ski patrol or rescue services available at these times.
Downhill Travel on Bougainvillea and Spout from closing time until 6am is forbidden to allow the trail to set up for race training.
Uphill travel during operating hours is limited to the skin track (skinners right) on Ivory Run.
Uphill travelers skiing when the mountain is operating must abide by all rules that apply to lift-served skiers. Specifically, skiing down a closed run is strictly prohibited.
Headlamps/lights are required in low light conditions or after sunset for your own safety.
In addition:
You must be visible to all traffic at all times, and you should know and follow “Your Responsibility Code” at all times.
Be familiar with the Backcountry Code of Conduct: Ski Kind (www.skikind.org)
Usage of the terrain parks for uphill travel is prohibited.
Dogs and other pets are not permitted on the mountain at any time (except service dogs).
Sledding is not permitted on the mountain at any time. Hiking up the mountain without snowshoes during the ski season is not permitted.
Ski Patrol reserves the right to close the mountain at any time. If the mountain is closed to up- hill traffic, a sign indicating that will be placed at the base of the authorized uphill route.
Waiver
Every skier or rider intending to utilize the Uphill Pass must execute the Assumption of Risk and Release Agreement in advance of trail engagement.
Uphill Travel Policy