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Mountain House Uphill
Backcountry Skiing Route
Details
2.84 mi
2,326 ft
Uphill access at Keystone that stays mostly on green runs.
Keystone allows morning and evening uphill access on two designated routes. This is the one from the Mountain House base area. It begins less steeply than the River Run route, making it more suitable for anyone still learning their equipment. The route takes Schoolmarm > Jaybird then joins the main uphill route on Springdipper to the top of the mountain.
You can’t ski whatever you want from the summit, however. Keystone requires uphillers to descend by the same route. The good news is that they don’t require a pass for uphill as of the 2021/2022 season. Keep in mind that uphill access can close at any time due to conditions or mountain operations. You can check the uphill status and policies on Keystone’s [Mountain Info]( page, or call the access hotline: (970)-496-4033 Written by Jesse Weber
Keystone allows morning and evening uphill access on two designated routes. This is the one from the Mountain House base area. It begins less steeply than the River Run route, making it more suitable for anyone still learning their equipment. The route takes Schoolmarm > Jaybird then joins the main uphill route on Springdipper to the top of the mountain.
You can’t ski whatever you want from the summit, however. Keystone requires uphillers to descend by the same route. The good news is that they don’t require a pass for uphill as of the 2021/2022 season. Keep in mind that uphill access can close at any time due to conditions or mountain operations. You can check the uphill status and policies on Keystone’s [Mountain Info]( page, or call the access hotline: (970)-496-4033 Written by Jesse Weber
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Strava Routes
Route and Elevation
Segments
| Name | Distance | Elev. Diff. | Avg. Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Designated Route #2 | 2.67 mi | 2,362 ft | 16.7% |
| First switchbacks up Schoolmarm | 0.80 mi | 509 ft | 12.0% |
| Montezuma Xpress plus 500 vert | 0.67 mi | 538 ft | 15.1% |
| Just Dipper | 1.24 mi | 1,306 ft | 19.8% |
| Top of dipper | 0.62 mi | 604 ft | 18.3% |