By Shannon Lukens.
Three groups will each receive $8,800 from sales of the winter uphill armbands from Steamboat Resort last year. They are Routt County Search and Rescue, Routt County Crisis Support, and Friends of the Colorado Avalanche Information Center. Armbands for those hiking or skinning up the mountain will be required again this year. Stick to the designated route, no dogs, and uphill access is before 9 a.m. and after 4:30 p.m. each day. Those armbands are $39 per person.
Steamboat Resort’s Uphill Access Policy
Steamboat Resort’s Uphill Access Policy
Uphill Access Overview
1. AN UPHILL ACCESS ARMBAND IS REQUIRED TO ACCESS THE MOUNTAIN & MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES
ALL Uphill Access users must watch the Uphill Access Safety Education video at the bottom of this page and enter their email address at the end. Once your email is submitted you will be redirected to purchase a pass, review and electronically sign the Uphill Access Policy and Uphill Access Waiver. Armbands can be picked up on-site in November.
2. STICK TO THE DESIGNATED ROUTES*
It is extremely important all uphill users know and stick to the open uphill routes, obey all closures, and stay out of the way of snowcats and other operating machinery. Please allow our crew sample time and space to prepare conditions. Avoid runs with active snowmaking operations, and stay aware of moving equipment and grooming operations.
Uphill Access routes are:
- Wild Blue Way to Shortcut, Vogue, Sitz, Jess’ Cut-Off, and then up Heavenly Daze to Thunderhead
- Up Right-O-Way to Giggle Gulch, Short Cut or Yoo Hoo then to Trick Roper or Boulevard to access Heavenly Daze
- Up Right-O-Way to either Vagabond or BC Ski Way to So What to Why Not
- Upper mountain from either Thunderhead or Rainbow Saddle – continue up Rainbow to Calf Roper to Buddy’s Run, or Thunderhead to Arc to Duster to High Noon
*NOTE: Uphill Access from Wild Blue Way to Shortcut to Vogue is unavailable during Night Skiing operations.
3. HOURS OF OPERATION
Uphill Access is available prior to 9:00am, or after 4:30pm daily. If you have not reached the top of Thunderhead or Storm Peak by 9:00am, users are required to turn around.
4. DOGS ARE NOT PERMITTED
No dogs are allowed on the mountain at any time (both during and outside of regular operating hours, day or night), except ADA service dogs.
Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation (SSRC) permits uphill access in accordance with certain policies, rules and guidelines as set forth herein. Please read our uphill access policy carefully, as our guidelines are subject to change from time-to-time.
Uphill access is a privilege, not a right. When travelling uphill or downhill, the observance of the Duties of Skiers under the Colorado Ski Safety Act and Your Responsibility Code as adopted by SSRC is required. We thank users in advance for your agreement to and cooperation with this policy and our rules and guidelines. Failure to comply with any aspect of this policy, including requests of ski patrol or other on mountain personnel, may result in suspension or loss of ski/ride privileges.
Steamboat Donates Over $26,000 in Uphill Armband Proceeds to Three Local Non-Profits
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO- October 11, 2023 – Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation donated more than $26,000 in uphill armband sales proceeds to three local Routt County organizations this year. Routt County Search and Rescue (RCSR), Routt County Crisis Support (RCCS) and Friends of the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (FoCAIC) will each receive $8,800 in donations from a percentage of Steamboat Resort’s 2022/23 winter uphill armband proceeds.
Steamboat began donating proceeds from uphill armband sales during the 2021/22 winter with $20,000 to Routt County Search and Rescue. With an increase in interest in uphill access, the resort decided to expand the donation program to include three non-profits with important roles for the backcountry and uphill community.
“Friends of CAIC relies on a variety of revenue channels to fund our programmatic support of the Colorado Avalanche Information Center,” said Aaron Carlson, executive director of FoCAIC. “We are extremely thankful for the generous contribution provided by Steamboat Ski Resort and continued support in helping push avalanche safety forward in Colorado.”
“With the significant growth in the uphill pass sales during the 22/23 season, we are thrilled to expand contributions to three local organizations this year,” said Wes Richey, director of ski patrol at Steamboat Ski Resort. “We have long lasting relationships with each of these partners and they have helped us be successful in educating and supporting the ski resort and the larger outdoor community in Steamboat.”
Steamboat will once again sell uphill access armbands for the 2023/24 winter season with a portion of proceeds going to area nonprofit organizations. All uphill users are required to watch a safety video, review the Uphill Access Policy and User Guide, sign an electronic waiver and purchase an uphill armband to be worn at all times while utilizing uphill access. New this year, the resort will host an uphill armband Pick Up Party this fall for users to purchase armbands, talk with patrol to share safety tips, and celebrate the growing uphill community in Steamboat Springs. More event details and updates are available at steamboat.com/uphill.
The uphill armband donation is part of Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporations commitment to supporting our community. Annually the resort donates nearly $2.5 million through grants, scholarships, in-kind donations and financial support to local nonprofits. To learn more about Steamboat Ski Resort’s philanthropic efforts visit steamboat.com/doinggood.
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