Uphill Pass & Policy
Uphill Passes must be purchased online and can be picked up at any Ticket Window during operation hours or at the Customer Service desk during normal operating hours.
UPHILL POLICY
Uphill users must register with Wachusett Mountain Associates, Inc. and sign a use agreement, liability waiver, and purchase a pass for access.
Uphill travel is permitted only on designated routes and when conditions do not adversely impact grooming, snowmaking, parking, snow removal, maintenance or other ski area operations.
ACCESSING THIS TERRAIN IS DONE AT YOUR OWN RISK. PLEASE USE EXTREME CAUTION ON THE MOUNTAIN.
NO SKI PATROL IS AVAILABLE OUTSIDE THE AREAS OPERATION HOURS
1. Uphill travel is not allowed when lifts begin operation
Uphill travel must cease as soon as the lifts begin operating, which may occur early before the posted operating time without any advanced notice. At this point Uphill travelers must transition to downhill skiing.
2. All uphill skiers shall go up looker’s left, skiers right
You must therefore have the equipment and skill necessary to head straight up the left side of the trail. Zigzagging/switch-backing across the trail should be avoided.
3. Snowmobiles use the RIGHT SIDE of the trail
Snowmobiles use the right side of the trail looking up and the same side (left side looking down) on descent. They may vary from that so PLEASE be watching and listening for them.
4. Always be Aware of and Yield to Mountain Operations
Even during off-hours, there are still operations happening. You may encounter mountain machinery at any time. Snowmobiles and groomers must be given a wide birth. Stay off trails that are currently being groomed or have snowmaking equipment in operation. When encountering mountain operations staff and vehicles, please move out of the way, stay visible and collected as a group, and stop any uphill or downhill movement until they pass by.
5. Tour in a single file line
It is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT for you and your fellow uphillers, tour in a single file line. Snowcats and our mountain operation crew work early mornings and late nights which means they will be on trails with motorized vehicles that might encounter your group.
6. Be Seen and listen closely
For your safety make yourself visible by wearing reflective clothing and a headlamp. If you approach a snowmobile or grooming machine, move to the side of the trail and direct your headlamp toward it so that the operator can see you. This will help the mountain operations crew to see you. Also, be mindful of your surroundings. You need to be able to hear! Inner ear headphones are not appropriate when traveling uphill on our terrain. When you hear snowcats and/or snow machines approaching, please relinquish the right of way and respect our mountain operations personnel.
7. No Dogs
No Dogs – Dogs are not allowed on the mountain. We love our furry friends, but please leave them at home; dogs pose a safety risk to you, themselves, other guests, and the mountain operations crew.
8. No Sledding
Ski and snowboarding terrain with grooming, snowmaking and other mountain operations in progress is not compatible with sledding.
9. Closing uphill travel
Uphill access is a privilege, not a right. Wachusett Mountain Associates, Inc. reserves the right to close or modify its uphill policy and to restrict access to its trails at any time to mitigate safety concerns. If you choose to ski on other trails, you may lose your privilege of skinning at Wachusett. Please help educate fellow participants who are new to the sport and do not know the rules, or who are choosing not to obey them. If uphill users do not follow guidelines and put themselves and staff and operations in jeopardy, then Wachusett Mountain Associates Inc. may be forced to restrict access. Always check the resort’s website for any updates to the Uphill Policy.
10. Avoid all Snowmaking Equipment
Snowmaking equipment poses serious hazards, especially in the dark. Snow may be wet and heavy and may be inconsistent between guns. Hoses stretch between guns and across skiing terrain. DO NOT ski or step over any hoses, lines, or equipment. These hoses contain high -pressure water and electricity and any contact with them is extremely dangerous.
11. Respect Wachusett Mountain Operations Staff
Respect any Wachusett MTN staff you encounter and consider them as voices of authority. Follow any instructions or warnings they may give.
12. INURIES OR EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Call 911 for injuries for emergency response. Wachusett ski patrol is not available, and rescue response time may be prolonged. Cellular service at Wachusett Mountain can be spotty.
WARNING:
SNOWMAKING EQUIPMENT, WATER/POWER LINES, SNOWCATS, SNOW MACHINES, MOUNTAIN EQUIPMENT AND OTHER HAZARDS CAN BE ENCOUNTERED ANYWHERE AT ANYTIME ON THE MOUNTAIN, IN ANY SEASON. PLEASE USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN ON THE MOUNTAIN. ALWAYS DISPLAY A LIGHT AND WEAR HIGH-VISIBILITY OR REFLECTIVE CLOTHING.
UPHILL ROUTE IS AT YOUR OWN RISK, PLEASE USE CAUTION AND KNOW YOUR ABILITY
PLEASE USE EXTREME CAUTION ON THE MOUNTAIN. NO SKI PATROL IS AVAILABLE OUTSIDE THE AREAS OPERATION HOURS
Travel Routes
- Sundowner and Indian Summer on the Monadnock Area
- Conifer Connection on the Polar Express Area
- Ralph’s Run on the Minuteman Express Area
