UPHILL ACCESS PROHIBITED AT LOOKOUT PASS

Lookout Pass does not allow uphill human travel anywhere within our permit area. 

Uphill Access is prohibited on account of snow grooming operations or because other equipment may be located on or operating on the hill and skier traffic during operating hours. 

No private or public snowmobiles, snow cats, motorized snowbikes, or other types of over-the-snow motorized equipment are allowed to access the areas within the permit that Lookout Pass has with the forest service including the Eagle Peak expansion area.  

No UpHill access is available before we open for the season, during the season, or after the Ski Area closes for the winter. At any of these times we may be operating machinery or having other work or events being done anywhere on the mountain. Please respect this policy.

Unless we indicate otherwise there is NO Uphill Access allowed at Lookout Pass prior to, in season, or after the season closes. 

Lookout Pass Ski and Recreation Area (Lookout Associates, LLC.)
holds a recreation special use permit from the Idaho Panhandle and Lolo National Forests, that authorizes use of National Forest system lands for the purpose of constructing, operating, and maintaining winter sports resort including food service, retail sales, and other ancillary facilities, described in the special use permit and operating plan.

Per the conditions of the Operating Plan under the special use permit certain restrictions apply: 

3.1.3.6 Prohibited Uses on Runs

Sleds, toboggans (first aid and rescue excepted), snowmobiles (ski area operations, first-aid and

rescue excepted), or other devices that could conflict with the safety of the skiing public will not

be permitted on ski runs or around the base area and buildings. Sit-n-ski sleds used by physically

challenged skiers are accepted. Dogs will be permitted on a leash in the parking lot area only. 

All devices used for downhill travel must have runaway straps, leashes, or snow brakes.

Public sledding or tobogganing will not be permitted on any part of the Permit Area such as on the

base area around any buildings or equipment areas or any parts of the Ski Hill.

3.1.3.7 Uphill Travel

Uphill traffic by cross-country skiers, backcountry skiers, hikers or other users on ski runs during

operating hours or during snow grooming operations or anytime equipment is on the hill is prohibited.

These prohibitions are considered legally binding and enforceable, are not discriminatory, and ensure the safety of both the recreating public and the permit holder’s personnel. 

Any questions or concerns regarding the above information may be directed to Jack Ader the USFS special use permit administrator for Lookout Associates, LLC. at jonathan.m.ader@usda.gov (208) 416-3101.