Ski Butternut is happy to provide limited opportunities for uphill travel (skinning). See the below restrictions for more information. There is no extra charge for visitors with a season pass, but a $25 fee for those who don't have one. 

Uphill Skinning and Snowshoeing is permitted on the following trails only during normal operational hours each day of the season when the mountain is open, and the following trails are open:

  • Cruiser and Freewheeler: 9:00am – 4:00pm Monday – Friday (non-holiday)
  • Cruiser Only: 8:15am – 4:00pm Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays
Uphill Travel Tickets - Cruiser and Freewheeler

Price

All Ages $25
Season Pass Holders FREE

Tickets available at the MAIN OFFICE ONLY.

  • No Uphill Skinning or Snowshoeing is ever permitted when the Mountain is not open for operations. No Uphill Skinning or Snowshoeing is ever permitted when Cruiser and/or Freewheeler are closed.
  • Uphill Skinning on any other trail may result in the confiscation of season pass or day pass without refund.
  • All Uphill Skinning and Snowshoeing must be done single file and on skier’s right (climber’s left) side of the trail. Downhill Snowshoe traffic is permitted only on skier’s right of ascended slope.
  • An Uphill Pass is required each day and is available in the Main Office. The cost is $25/pp.
  • There is no additional cost or ticket required for Season Pass Holders & Employees. However, an Uphill Travel Release MUST BE signed by all prior to the start of Uphill Travel.
  • Uphill Skinners must wear highly visible clothing and stay to the side of the trail, must abide by Your Responsibility Code, all Posted Signs and Warnings. Uphill participants are directed to check a snow report before leaving the base area to become informed of closed trails, snowmaking, events, and/or other operations. Participants must also be off the hill by 4PM.
  • For the safety of our guests, dogs or other pets are not permitted on the mountain.
  • Hiking and sledding anywhere on the Mountain is strictly prohibited.