Uphill Access has long been a fun and exciting component of skiing and riding at The Basin. A few years ago, the popularity of skinning and hiking uphill was growing dramatically. We realized it was time to review and analyze the program. Ultimately, we introduced a more formalized program that required users to obtain a free uphill access pass.





We expected we'd give out a couple hundred passes. We were wrong. So far we have issued nearly 10,000 Uphill Access Passes. I think this is really cool. People love it. It is another good way to enjoy the mountain. I am one of the regular users. Over time, usage has continued to evolve. Managing uphill access has turned into a fair bit of work. We don't mind the work, but there is a lot of real work involved.





Over the last year, we have spent a great deal of time reviewing the program and planning its next steps. Much of the Uphill Program remains the same. There are four notable changes for the 2019/20 season.

Each user is required to get a new Uphill Access Pass annually

Uphill Access Passes are $30/season except passes are free for Arapahoe Basin Season Pass holders

Passes can be purchased online at arapahoebasin.com

Uphill Pass users are required to wear a reflective armband issued with the pass

There will be an Open House and Q and A on Uphill Access in the A-Frame Saturday, November 2 at 9:00 AM. Passes can be purchased on our website . Typically, uphill access opens for the season in mid to late November as more terrain becomes available



