UPHILL POLICY

Uphill & Snowshoeing

UPHILL

STATUS: CLOSED

The following trails are designated for uphill travel by skins or splitboarding during posted opening hours & when the following trails are posted Open on our Trail Report only: 

Chute, Lazy Way, Goldilocks Lane to Lazy Way, Sno-Berg to Orion's, and Carousel to Huckleberry.

1. Check-In at Guest Services window
2. Purchase your Uphill Pass for $20 + HST or present your Full Day Lift Ticket or Season Pass*
3. Pick-up the Uphill Policy to review
4. Proceed to trails

* Uphill access is included for Season Pass Members

Update 1-February: Trees have been trimmed on Huckleberry

SNOWSHOE

STATUS: CLOSED

Snowshoeing is allowed on Snowshoe-specific Trails during posted opening hours only. Snowshoers can access the Alpine Lift by snowshoeing down the right side of the Carpet Lift (between the carpet lift and trees) or by walking down the driveway to the Alpine Lift.   

1. Check-In at Guest Services window
2. Purchase your Snowshoe Pass for $10 + HST or present your Full Day Lift Ticket or Season Pass*
3. Pick-up the Uphill Policy to review
4. Proceed to trails

* Snowshoeing is included for Season Pass Members

Tip: Purchase your Snowshoe Pass & Rentals at Guest Services, and then pick-up your snowshoe rentals downstairs in the Repair Shop

FAQs

Do I need to take the chairlift up?

No, you can snowshoe up the designated trails with a valid Snowshoe ticket

Do I need a ticket to use the snowshoe trails?

Yes, everyone using the snowshoe trails needs to have a valid ticket regardless of whether you decide to snowshoe up or use the chairlift. Please note, access to the snowshoe trails is included if you are a 2023/24 Season Pass Member!

Do I wear my snowshoes on the chairlift?

We recommend removing your snowshoes to make it easier to get on and off the chairlift

Are helmets required for snowshoeing?

Helmets are not required

Snowshoe Rentals

Snowshoes are available for rent in our Repair Shop (downstairs).

1. Purchase your rental at Guest Services or at the Repair Shop
2. Present your ID to receive rental equipment
3. Return rental equipment before the Rentals, Tuning, & Repair Shop closes - Hours

UPHILL POLICY

• Uphill hours of operation are the same as  Hours  posted for alpine skiing and riding -After hours use is not permitted
• Users must have a Snowshoe Ticket, Uphill Ticket, Full Day Lift Ticket, or a valid Season Pass
• Leave no trace except your tracks - please pack out all litter
• Touring is not permitted on the Snowshoe Trails
• It is your responsibility to check the weather, and adequately prepare for conditions - bring enough water and food for your trip
• Pets are not permitted on the Snowshoe Trails
• Use of trails is at your own risk - Uphill Trails are not patrolled by Ski Patrol
• All Uphill users must adhere to the   Alpine Responsibility Code
• Poley Mountain reserves the right to close or limit uphill activities at any time
• Users must stay off trails where snowmaking or maintenance equipment is present
• Keep in mind that you can always encounter vehicles, obstacles, skiers and snowboarders on your way up
• Users going outside trails boundaries will have to assume risks and financial responsibilities if rescuing is needed
• You must ensure that you remain visible at all times to downhill skier traffic, and stick to the appropriate side of trails (skiers left or uphill traveler's right)