Uphill Access
Travel Smart
Travel Single-File
Be Visible
Follow Uphill Signs
Armband Required
Visit Guests Services during operating hours. (Plan ahead if you are starting before operating hours.
Guest Services will verify your pass or ticket and provide an Armband.
$10 fee is required to receive an armband. Proceeds benefit the Loon Mountain Area Community Fund.
Armbands must be visible at all times and you must have your Go Card with you. These Armbands are non-transferable and can be kept during the current winter season.
Valid Passes and Tickets
- Loon season pass or New England Pass: Valid only on days your pass provides lift access.
- Ikon Pass: Uphill access does qualify as a visit towards an Ikon Pass holder's allotted days at Loon. Valid only on days your pass provides lift access.
- Lift Tickets, Ticket Packs: Valid on the day the ticket provides access.
- Uphill Travel Pass*: Provides access Monday thru Friday excluding blackout dates. Learn More
*No single-day uphill travel tickets are available.
Routes
Loon Peak
Start: Octagon or Governors Base Area
Uphill Trails: Lower Picked Rock > Grand Junction > Upper Bear Claw > Exodus
Finish: Loon Peak (Gondola Summit)
South Peak
Start: Pemi Base Camp or Escape Route Lot A or Pemi Base CAmp
Uphill Trails: Escape Route > Upper Stinger > Escape Route > Cruiser | Cruiser
Finish: South Peak
Only alpine touring skis, telemark skis, splitboards and snowshoes are allowed for uphill travel.
Boot-only uphill travel is not permitted. Uphill travel equipment is required to have metal edges, a restraining device or brakes, and an industry-approved binding.
Snowshoeing is only allowed on the Loon Peak routes. Snowshoers must descend via the Gondola. Snowshoeing downhill is not permitted at any time.