Question 1

Why should I buy this pass or membership?

Accepted Answer

So many reasons! Support your local mountain, while getting uphill access to 26 other resorts across the region! Passholders receive unlimited access (except Bolton Valley which is 3 days). Members get 2 uphill day pass vouchers that can be redeemed at any of our partner mountains. Support UNE’s mission to ensure uphill access at ski resorts in New EnglandUse our mobile app to check mountain status, track your stats, and get access to additional deals.Join the WhatsApp group and join the community of other uphillers across the region.Compete in leaderboards.

Question 2

Which resorts are participating?

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The mountains participating in the 2026/27 season for both the Uphill Season Pass and uphill day vouchers are:Big Moose MountainBerkshire EastBlack Mountain of Maine, Bolton Valley (3 days only)BromleyBurke MountainCamden SnowbowlCatamount Mountain ResortCranmore Mountain ResortDartmouth SkiwayGunstockGranite GorgeJiminy PeakLost ValleyKillington ResortKing PineMagic MountainMiddlebury SnowbowlMt. Abram Ski ResortPico MountainRagged MountainSaddlebackSaskadena Six,Tenney MountainWaterville ValleyWhaleback Mountain.*Bolton Valley limits uphill season passholders to 3 days for the season and uphill day pass vouchers are limited to non holiday weekdays (no weekends). We are thrilled with this list of mountains and look forward to adding even more in future years.

Question 3

How does the multi-mountain pass work?

Accepted Answer

By purchasing the pass, you get season pass *uphill* access (aka NO chairlift access) to all of the participating mountains! Bolton Valley is limited to 3 days per season but all the other mountains include unlimited access in accordance to their uphill policies. IMPORTANT NOTE:  You still must comply with the policies of each ski resort! Each mountain is different. You can check out the specific policies of each resort in the Uphill New England mobile app (available to the public, but passholders get special member access).Process for purchasing and usage:Step 1: Purchase Uphill New England multi-mountain uphill pass here Step 2: Digitally sign all mountain liability waivers sent via SignaturelyStep 3: Download the Uphill New England mobile app here
            - New pass holders will receive an email with an app invite and a code
            - Pass holders with a previous mobile app account will automatically be upgraded Step 4: Digitally check-in via mobile app at the mountain. Each check-in earns you a raffle ticket for a chance to win sweet gear!

Question 4

Does this pass allow chairlift access? NO!!!

Accepted Answer

No! This pass requires you to go uphill the old fashion way: one step at a time. With this pass you get access to each participating mountain (and the benefits of their snow-making, grooming, and ski patrol help). However, make sure you are also always following the policies of each individual mountain (we have them nicely compiled in the Uphill New England mobile app). They can also shutdown uphill access for a variety of reasons - just like downhill skiing - so make sure you check before you go.

Question 5

How do I buy multiple passes/memberships?

Accepted Answer

If you want to buy more than one pass or membership per order (e.g. you want to buy for you and a spouse), please add one pass at a time to the cart such that each passholder has a separate pass with their information in the card. DO NOT increase quantity above 1 for a pass. This ensures we send an e-sign link to the passholder (or guardian). Here are the steps for buying multiple passes:Go to the Shop Select the product you want to buyFill out the information of the first passholderAdd pass to cartContinue shopping for the next person's passSelect the product you want to buyFill out the information for the next passholder

Question 6

What responsibilities do I have as an Uphill New England passholder?

Accepted Answer

Sign the liability agreement sent via Signaturely upon pass purchase
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 
Follow our Good Uphilling Guide  to help keep you and others safe and ensure uphill access to mountains across New England.

Question 7

How do I get my physical pass?

Accepted Answer

Your pass will be a high visibility armband. We will ship the armband to you after your online purchase and you sign each resort's liability waivers.

Question 8

How does the check-in process work at each mountain?

Accepted Answer

Uphill New England passholders 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.

No cell service? Use the manual check-in feature on the app.

Each check-in earns you a ticket and chance to win great gear at our end of season raffle!

Question 9

How do I access the mobile app?

Accepted Answer

Any uphiller can access the mobile app via the Android or Apple app store,

New Uphill New England members will get a special mobile app download invite after you have signed all the liability waivers via Signaturely. Use that link to create an account to ensure your paid member status is confirmed.

Previous Uphill New England members will have their account upgraded after purchasing the pass for the current season and they have signed all liability waivers.

Question 10

What features are in the mobile app?

Accepted Answer

Slope scanner to digitally check in via QR code. Open the app and click “slope scanner”. Point it at any QR code on Uphill New England signage. 
Slope scanner to track your cumulative # of laps and vertical distance traveled. To track your laps and vert, scan the QR code at the base of the mountain and the QR code at the summit of the mountain. 
Mountain status to see details of each ski resort. See consolidated information for each ski resort (policies, trail info, and additional promotions)
Redeem or transfer your uphill day pass vouchers.

Question 11

How do I track my uphill elevation gain for the LLBean Gift card and the UNE Leaderboard?

Accepted Answer

LLBean is giving away gift cards to the UNE members that record the most amount of uphill ski vert on an UNE resort. We also post a vert leaderboard in our weekly newsletter. To track your uphill verticle follow these steps:Link your Strava account using the UNE AppTrack your next "backcountry ski" on Strava at an UNE resort.

Question 12

What is the difference between a UNE Membership and a Uphill Season Pass?

Accepted Answer

The Uphill New England Membership includes:Access to the UNE App to check-in and trail statusAccess to the WhatsApp group for trail intel, meet-ups and uphill community connectionAbility to compete in the UNE leaderboardsExclusive discounts at our sponsorsTwo free transferable uphill day passes redeemable at participating resorts.  The Uphill New England Uphill Season Pass & Membership includes:All membership benefitsUnlimited* uphill access to 25 mountains across New England plus 3 uphill days at Bolton Valley *Only uphill at resorts during approved uphill hours and on open designated uphill routes.

Question 13

I bought a Membership and want to upgrade to a season pass

Accepted Answer

To upgrade to a season pass email us at info@uphillnewengland.org using the same email associated with your membership. We’ll send you a single-use discount code that subtracts the cost of your membership from the season pass price. Please note: shipping charges still apply.

Question 14

When do my stats appear on the Moble App?

Accepted Answer

We pull activities from Strava on a nightly basis so an activity recorded today will not appear until tomorrow.

Don't see your stats? 
- Check that your Strava account is connected through the UNE app.
- Make sure your activity is a backcountry ski activity in Strava
- Backcountry ski activities must be marked as visible to your Followers or with Everyone. We can not access activities that are only visible to you. 
- If you still don't see your stats please contact us by using the form above.

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