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Uphill Policy

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Uphill Policy

Uphill Route Status
DEER RUN SKIN TRACK
HIGH MEADOWS PASS
UPPER & LOWER WILLOUGHBY SKIN TRACK (non-operational hours only)

Spring is here! Use caution as groomers may be out at night and into the morning up until 9am. Check the snow report daily for uphill changes. 

UPPER/LOWER WARREN’S WAY IS OFF LIMITS AT ALL TIMES.

OPERATIONAL TOURING HOURS:  8:00am - 5:00pm

NON-OPERATIONAL TOURING HOURS:  5:00pm - 8:00am

Operational Uphill route - OPEN; High Meadows Pass & Deer Run

Non Operational Uphill route - OPEN; High Meadows Pass, Deer Run, and Upper & Lower Willoughby

Non Operational Downhill route - OPEN; High Meadows Pass, Deer Run, Upper & Lower Willoughby, East Bowl

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You assume responsibility for accessing our ski trails outside of operating hours. In the event you require emergency response, you will be responsible for all costs incurred as a result.

 2023/24 Uphill Waiver

Any trail with active snowmaking or grooming operations in progress is CLOSED to all uphill and downhill travel.  Uphill travelers must complete the steps below prior to touring at Burke Mountain:

  1. Sign acknowledgement of risk agreement (link above)  
  2. Obtain 23.24 uphill travel pass and identifying ticket/armband (required) at the Guest Services ticket windows (located in Sherburne base lodge):
  3.  $25/ 23.24 winter pass holder
  4.  $50/non 23.24 winter pass holder 
  5.  $25 1-day pass (available for purchase at the Sherburne Base Lodge ticket window)

NOTE: 

No dogs allowed during operational hours. 

You are responsible for understanding the difference between operational and non-operational hours. 

Anyone traveling uphill is required to wear snowshoes or touring skis/split boards with metal edges and brakes or restraint straps.  During operational hours you must descend on skis or snowboard, you cannot descend on snowshoes.

Please use wilderness etiquette: remove all waste and leave only tracks. 

Skin/snowshoe in a single file line on the side of designated trail. 

Always stay on the designated uphill travel routes (marked by yellow discs). 

Uphill travelers must only descend open terrain (as designated by patrol).

Always stay single file and wear highly visible clothing. Be aware of sharp turns and knolls where you may not be in view of downhill traffic. Downhill skiers have the right of way. 

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Mountain operations take place AT ALL TIMES. This includes grooming, snowmaking, transportation of materials and personnel, and other activities. Routes may close at any time. Groomers may cross Deer Run, while grooming Upper and Big Dipper, and should be avoided. You may encounter snowmobiles and groomers on your Route be aware, and yield.

WINCH CAT GROOMERS- What are they?

Winch cats are groomers that operate by moving up and down a trail with a fixed cable attached to an upper point. During winch cable operations the cable will go from laying on the ground to being above ground in seconds and may not be visible. Ski Patrol Services are available until 4pm daily. For accidents or incidents that occur between 9:00am and 4:00pm, please call (802) 626-7377 to report your position and emergency. For all accidents that occur outside of operating times call 911. 

No motorized vehicles are permitted on the ski resort, violators will be prosecuted.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

  • Skier responsibility code applies at all times, please follow it.
  • Never go alone. It is best to hike in groups of three. Remember we do not have ski patrol services outside of resort lift service hours (before 9am or after 4pm).
  • Check the weather forecast before you go. Mountain weather can change very quickly.
  • Dress appropriately for the conditions.
  • Bring a cell phone with you. In the event of an emergency, call 911. Ensure you pay attention to your specific location including trail names.
  • When hiking in the dark, wear a headlamp and bright, reflective clothing.

You assume responsibility for accessing trails outside of operating hours. In the event you require emergency response, you will be responsible for all costs incurred as a result.

2023.24 TRAVEL ROUTES

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Routes are subject to change without notice.  Always check the daily snow report for the latest updates surrounding uphill travel.  If you see grooming (or snowmaking) operations in progress you must avoid the route.  Know (and understand) the difference between operational and non-operational routes. 

OPERATIONAL TOURING HOURS
8:00AM - 5:00PM

From Sherburne Base Lodge to Summit:

High Meadows Pass to bottom of Big Dipper (keeping left) Follow yellow up-hill discs. Keep left tight to woods on Big Dipper. Continue up lookers left on Big Dipper. Enter left onto Deer Run. Continue on Deer Run to summit. Use caution when crossing Big Dipper. Stay single file, yield to downhill traffic. Descend any open trail.

From Mid Burke parking area to Summit:

When leaving Mid Burke parking lot, enter onto slope and go left. (lookers left of the Mid burke Lodge). Follow yellow up-hill discs. Keep left, tight to woods on Big Dipper. Continue up lookers left on Big Dipper. Enter left onto Deer Run. Continue on Deer Run to summit. Use caution when crossing Big Dipper. Stay single file, yield to downhill traffic. Descend any open trail.(NOTE:  you must descend using skis or snowboard.

YOU MAY NOT WALK BACK DOWN IN SNOWSHOES DURING OPERATING HOURS).

NON-OPERATIONAL TOURING HOURS 5:00PM - 8:00AM

From Mid Burke parking area:

 

UPHILL ROUTE 1:

To summit

- Follow Midway past Mid Burke Lodge and ascend Lower Willoughby to Upper Willoughby.

UPHILL ROUTE 2:

To summit

– Follow yellow up-hill discs. Keep left tight to woods on Big Dipper. Continue up lookers left on Big Dipper. Enter left onto Deer Run. Continue on Deer Run to summit. Use caution when crossing Big Dipper. Stay single file, yield to downhill traffic.

Descending routes:

(If terrain is open)

Deer Run, Upper Willoughby to Lower Willoughby, East Bowl 

 

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