JHMR doesn't allow uphill access at all, which I think is absolutely the right policy during the ski season. However, I find it frustrating that they restrict access to inbounds terrain in April/May when they stop spinning lifts while there's plenty of snow on the ground. I understand their economic reasons for closing with good snow on the ground, and I know GTNP is right there with plenty of spring ski tours, but still. I wanna ski JHMR in April and May and I don't see what the big deal is. Liability? plenty of other tours manage the liability, if that's what it's all about. if it isn't about fear of a lawsuit, I can only imagine it comes down to evil and hatred deep in the kemmerer's hearts.
it was really funny when snow king started charging $75 for annual uphill access and many people were just outraged and circulated petitions about the tyranny of being forced to pay a marginal fee in order to skin up a manicured resort in their expensive AT setups and arcteryx. it's an extraordinarily generous policy.
snow king is one thing, but it's crazy to me that any major resorts charging major prices for day tickets or season passes would allow anyone to track up powder or corduroy for free. they invest a lot of money in the infrastructure and guest experience, and paying customers expect a certain experience.
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