Uphill traffic at Stevens Pass Ski Area

So taking your argument to it's ultimate conclusion, it should be OK to take a snowmobile up since snowmobiles are allowed on some public land..... right.?
I have no problem with skiiner who keep to the sides and give downhill skiers the right of way but I saw some idoiots march right up the middle of a groomer and act indignant at the skiers that where carving around them. IDIOTS.

I don't think that would be okay, that's why I gave the example of segregating sledders. High marking snowmobiles and downhill skiers mixed together would be mayhem and the snowmobiles would destroy the snow surface rendering it unsafe for skiers. On the subject of snowmobiles, what the difference between a lift ops or patroller racing up hill on one and a skinning skier? I would say the snowmobile is a more dangerous obstacle. I agree that skinning straight up a groomer is stupid and I would not want to do it. Mission ridge has an uphill travel policy for snowshoers and skiers, and people still can't get it right. I sometimes utilize areas in the permit boundary to access off piste snow, only when they're closed mid week or after the season is over. The problems they have at Mission are with people that aren't really touring skiers. These people are skiers who bought an AT setup and are just looking for exercise. They skin up and ski down groomers and under control routes and have no rescue equipment. I wouldn't want to do that. I'd rather take a run.

Crystal Uphill Policy

1. Uphill travel within “closed” terrain is not permitted; Avalanche control work—including explosives use—may occur at any time.
2. Closures are posted only at the TOP of trails; those entering from below shall be considered to be trespassers. Uphill travelers may check in with Ski Patrol for current closures, recognizing that status may change at any time.
3. Traveling above No Hiking Above This Point signs is prohibited. These signs indicate sufficient avalanche hazard exists to warrant closure to all, regardless of whether one hiked up from the bottom, or whether one has or hasn’t used a lift ticket.
4. The absence of the “no hiking above this point” signage at the top of operating lifts indicates that uphill travel is permitted in ‘open’ terrain.
5. When the resort is not in operation, hiking IS allowed within the ski area, but avalanche hazard may exist, and control work may be in progress, without warning. Explosives and heavy machinery may be in use.
6. Anyone boarding or attempting to board a lift without a valid lift ticket or pass shall be considered a trespasser.
7. Accessing Silver Basin is permitted following checking in with Ski Patrol; Avalanche control, explosives, and heavy machinery may be in use at any time without warning.
8. Uphill traffic must keep to the side of ski trails and well out of the way of downhill skier traffic.
9. Pierce County leash laws apply in the developed ski area; unrestrained dogs’ handlers will be considered trespassers.

See Backcountry Safety for more information about your responsibilities when accessing terrain other than by lifts.

Crystal Mountain accepts no liability or responsibility for accidents that occur or as a result of uphill travel. RCW 4.24.210

I was turned around while skinning this weekend over an hour before the lifts were due to open. I am a season's pass holder who frequently skin's up in the area before the lifts are open for exercise when the terrain out of bounds is not great for skinning. Although the person who turned me around was very polite and explained the reasoning they seemed more concerned if I was planning to buy a lift ticket as if I was trying to skin to the backside and ride the lifts all day since there are no RFID machine on Tye Mill or the backside to scan passes.

I understand they don't want to worry about people on the hill while they have equipment running but most of the grooming is done during the night at Stevens and there isn't much of an issue with people skinning up the middle of the run while the lifts are open. It almost felt like the area changed the policy because it's worried they are loosing money from people who would skin to the area's where there are no RFID readers to scan tickets. I am super bummed they have decided to abruptly change the policy over what sounds like one incident when there were some people in the way while avalanche control was underway.

I am super bummed they have decided to abruptly change the policy over what sounds like one incident when there were some people in the way while avalanche control was underway.

I would be super bummed if I was doing avalanche control in a developed ski area and hosed some people because they made a poor choice.

www.justgetout.net/Wenatchee/17934

Not sure if this has been posted here before.

I think conditions were extremely hazardous that day.  The skier probably had a false sense of security since she was at a "controlled" resort.

It's a victory for me to get up for first chair.

Didn't someone die in an inbounds/closed slide at Alpental a few years back?