Uphill Travel at Saddleback Mountain
Take a Tour of Saddleback on Our Dedicated Uphill Travel Route
Saddleback has been an uphill touring or "skinning" destination for many years. While the resort was closed, people took to the slopes of Saddleback to climb, take in the spectacular views, and make some nice turns down the natural snowpack.
Now that Saddleback is back and reopened, it's still our mission to support the community of skiers and riders who choose man-or-woman-powered fun and winter exploration. Saddleback has a dedicated uphill travel route that follows the outskirts of the Hudson Highway slope and ascends to the summit alongside Tri-Color. View the Trail Map and the yellow uphill route here.
Hours of Permitted Access
Saddleback's uphill trail will reopen for the 2023/2024 season when conditions permit. Stay tuned to the mountain report for the latest updates.
Day Use Uphill Tickets
During the season, you are required to have an uphill ticket and sign our policy waiver. If you have a season pass, be sure to have that on you for your uphill travel. If you do not have a season pass, you will need to purchase an uphill ticket online. Your order confirmation email is your access pass.
Uphill New England Collective Pass
Saddleback is proud to announce that we are a part of the Uphill New England Collective Pass. This pass gives you season-long access to Saddleback's uphill trail and trails at 11 other mountains across New England. For more information and to purchase visit www.uphillnewengland.org and tell them that Saddleback sent you.
Uphill New England FAQ
- How does it work?
- How do I get my physical pass?
- Your pass will be a high-visibility armband. We will ship the armband to you after your online purchase.
- What responsibilities do I have as an Uphill New England passholder?
- Sign ALL liability waivers
- Read and abide by the unique uphill policies of each participating ski resort
- Use the Uphill New England mobile app to digitally check-in once per visit
- Wear the Uphill New England high-visibility armband in a prominent location whenever you are on the mountain
- Behave in a safe and responsible manner that represents the uphilling community well
- How does the check-in process work at each mountain?
- Uphill New England pass holders will check-in via the Uphill New England mobile app. This is required in order to access the mountain. Check-in is easy! Simply open the app, click on “Slope Scanner” and scan the QR code on Uphill New England signage. Signs will be at the base of the mountain and on the uphill route.
- Wait, there is a raffle? How does it work?
- You are automatically enrolled in the raffle as an Uphill New England passholder, but you need to digitally check-in at ski resorts to accrue raffle tickets. You get one raffle ticket for each unique ski resort that you visit. The raffle drawing will be at the end of the season.
All uphill travel is done at the individual’s own risk. Please refer to the Mountain Report and uphill travel board at the base of the trail for daily updates pertaining to route changes or closures. All Uphill Travelers agree to read and adhere to Saddleback's UPHILL POLICY & CODE OF CONDUCT.