Uphill Skiing
Sunrise skinning to start your morning.
We're pleased to now offer uphill skiing in the mornings here at Sundance Mountain Resort from 6am-8:45am. Skinning uphill on touring skis or a splitboard is an excellent workout, with a delightful groomer ride back down—made all the more beautiful by the morning sun rising over Mt. Timpanogos. We recommend making a full morning of it by sticking around for a breakfast bite at the Deli or mountain skillet at Foundry Grill.
Read on to learn the ins and outs of uphill skiing at Sundance Resort. This is a new offering, so it's important to become familiar with the rules to uphold a safe and fun experience.
Hours & Rules
Permitted hours: 6:00am-8:45am daily when Green Flag status is posted; please transition and begin your descent by 8:45am.
Checking the status: Check The Mountain conditions (upper right corner of our website) before you head up to confirm if uphill travel is Red Flag (closed) or Green Flag (open) for the day.
Registration & waiver: Registration for uphill skiing is required prior to participating. No same-day registration is allowed, so please plan ahead. Register at the Activity Center during normal business hours. A once-per-season $25 fee is required. Guest must sign a waiver and obtain a high-visibility arm band to wear while uphill skiing.
Parking: Park in the Resort Village lot (Lot A) at no charge until 9am, which is when paid parking reservations begin for the day.
Designated route: Uphill skiers most follow all posted route signs and stay on designated trails. Deviation from designated route will result in loss of pass and up to trespassing charge. The uphill route starts next to the Yurts on the East side of Outlaw Express. Check uphill status sign before beginning. Red Flag means "Closed" and Green Flag means "Open." Follow the green uphill route markers from the base. Click here for uphill skiing map.
Rules & policies
Please review all the information here before venturing uphill at Sundance Resort. It's the responsibility of the uphill skier to know and understand all rules and policies associated with this activity.
Uphill skiing is an inherently hazardous activity. By participating, guests acknowledge and accept all risks associated with traveling uphill during active mountain operations.
1. Alertness / Situational Awareness: Uphill skiers must always remain alert. Use of headphones or earbuds that impair the ability to hear approaching equipment or personnel is strongly discouraged. Hearing capability may be required for safety compliance.
2. Yield Hierarchy: Uphill skiers must always yield to:
- Grooming and resort vehicles
- Snowmobiles and snowmaking crews
3. Emergency / Communications Protocol: Ski Patrol is not available during uphill skiing hours. Users are at their own risk and are responsible for being prepared for all situations. In the event of an emergency, injury, or unsafe condition:
- Stop immediately
- Call 911 if necessary
Because Ski Patrol is not present, there could be a delay in emergency response time.
4. Participant Scope: This policy applies only to uphill skiing and split boarding. Hiking, snowshoeing, sleds, non-ski equipment, and motorized equipment are not permitted. Due to safety concerns for our guests, staff and animals, it is our policy to not allow pets, including service animals on the mountain at any time. (Details around our service animal policy can be found here.)
5. Policy Modification Clause: Sundance Mountain Resort reserves the right to modify routes, hours, requirements, or suspend uphill skiing at any time without notice.
Assumption of Risk & Release
Assumption of Risk: Uphill skiing involves inherent risks that participants voluntarily assume, including changing snow/weather, terrain variations, collisions, and operational hazards such as groomers, vehicles, and equipment.
Utah statute (“Inherent Risks of Skiing Act”): Utah law defines inherent risks as those integral to skiing and generally bars claim against a ski operator for injuries resulting from such risks.
Release & Liability: By signing a waiver, participants agree to assume the risks and agree that Sundance and its employees will not be liable for injury or loss arising from inherent skiing risks. This release is supplemental to, and does not replace, legal protections under Utah statute.
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