Peak 8 T-Bar Uphill

Morning uphill for lots of vertical at Breckenridge.
Moderate Resort Ski Touring
- Distance
- 3.1 km
- Ascent
- 695 m
- Descent
- 3 m
How to earn your turns at every Denver area resort.
Resort Ski Touring Easy, Moderate, Difficult
Poised at the foot of Colorado’s Front Range, Denver is well known for its proximity to world-class skiing. Every winter weekend, thousands of cars full of locals and visitors alike stream from the city into the mountains. Most of those skiers will begin their day by waiting in a lift line, but a hardy few will remain in motion––determined to earn their turns by skiing uphill. This could be you, if you have the gear for skinning and know where to go use it.
Ski touring and splitboarding are not just for the backcountry; these activities are getting more and more popular at resorts, and rightly so. Resort touring is good for finding solitude on the mountain, staying in shape, extending the ski season, and maybe even beating the crowds on a powder day. Luckily, most resorts in Colorado allow uphill travel in-bounds, and many of these are conveniently close to Denver.
Each mountain manages uphill travel differently, however, with restrictions in the interest of safety and mountain operations. No resort allows uphill travel just anywhere, and it’s important that uphillers stick to the rules in order to preserve access for everyone. Most resorts also require an uphill pass, which involves signing a waiver, and may or may not cost money. Because every place is different, you’ll need to research the policy at a particular mountain before you go. This FATMAP guide is a good place to start.
Here you’ll find mapped uphill routes for resorts within ~2 hours of Denver that allow access. To use this guide, simply find your favorite mountain and zoom in to see the possibilities. Click a route for more information, and also for links to the resort’s uphill policies. Then get out there and earn those turns!
Morning uphill for lots of vertical at Breckenridge.
Moderate Resort Ski Touring
A go-to morning workout in Breckenridge.
Moderate Resort Ski Touring
Daytime uphill access at Copper Mountain.
Difficult Resort Ski Touring
Morning uphill access at Copper, heading straight up from Center Village.
Moderate Resort Ski Touring
Morning and evening uphill access, from East Village to the top of Super Bee.
Moderate Resort Ski Touring
The route for skinning uphill during open hours at Arapahoe Basin.
Moderate Resort Ski Touring
One possible route for skinning to the top of Arapahoe Basin resort.
Moderate Resort Ski Touring
Morning and evening uphill access to the top of Keystone resort.
Moderate Resort Ski Touring
Uphill access at Keystone that stays mostly on green runs.
Easy Resort Ski Touring
Uphill access at Loveland, for skinning in the morning and evening.
Easy Resort Ski Touring
Full Send uphill at Echo!
Easy Resort Ski Touring
The main route for skinning uphill at Eldora.
Moderate Resort Ski Touring
Uphill access for the expert terrain at Eldora resort.
Moderate Resort Ski Touring
A go-to uphill route with variations for difficulty, and good options for the downhill as well.
Moderate Resort Ski Touring
The skinning route for black diamond runs in Winter Park's Mary Jane Territory.
Difficult Resort Ski Touring
Uphill access at Vail, following Riva Ridge from the village toward the top.
Moderate Resort Ski Touring
Designated route for skinning up to Eagle's Nest at Vail.
Moderate Resort Ski Touring
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