Legal & Policy Information

• Always stay in control. You must be able to stop or avoid people or objects.

• People ahead or downhill of you have the right of way. You must avoid them.

• Stop only where you are visible from above and do not restrict traffic.

• Look uphill and avoid others before starting downhill or entering a trail.

• You must prevent runaway equipment.

• Read and obey all signs, warnings and hazard markings.

• Keep off closed trails and out of closed areas.

• You must know how to be able to load, ride and unload lifts safely. If you need assistance, ask the lift attendant.

• Do not use lifts or terrain when impaired by alcohol or drugs.

• If you are involved in a collision or incident, share your contact information with each other and a ski area employee.

Visit the NSAA official website for more

We are a drone free zone. The use of unmanned aerial systems, or drones, is prohibited.

Black Mountain of Maine welcomes uphill skiing, split-boarding & snowshoeing at our resort. For everyone's safety, we ask that you adhere to the policy as described below:

• Uphill travel during and outside our normal operating hours is done solely at the individual's own risk. Any workers encountered outside normal operating hours are not ski patrol. No rescue services are available outside normal operating hours. BMOM has a large amount of terrain designated as backcountry. This includes our glades, hike to trails and glades descending off the backside on our neighbor Mahoosuc Land Trust. None of the backcountry is opened or swept by ski patrol and there are known and unknown hazards which are not marked. Use your own judgment on what is safe and we urge caution.

• Individuals must purchase an uphill ticket, uphill season pass, alpine ticket, regular alpine season pass, snowshoe ticket or an Uphill New England Pass to access BMOM property. You may purchase any of the aforementioned passes at our ticket window or online.

• Black Mountain of Maine operations reserves the right to cancel or modify uphill access at any time for any reason. Please refer to the mountain report for any changes to general uphill policy, current trail status, restrictions pertaining to time of access/usage, or permissible locations of uphill or downhill access. The mountain is always closed preseason as mountain operations prepares the resort for the upcoming season. At all times stay off any closed trails. If snowmaking operations or grooming are in progress and you find yourself on that trail, it is your responsibility to get yourself off it immediately. It is the skier’s responsibility to avoid, give right of way and yield to all mountain operations.

• Unless otherwise stated, all uphill access from the base of the ski area is by the Osekare trail (refer to the Uphill Map for location of the trail head). The Avenza App is also useful. The Osekare is considered backcountry and is never swept by Ski Patrol. Skis and split boards with climbing skins, or snowshoes are the only means of access. No foot traffic or post-holing is allowed at any time on the Osekare. All snowshoe users are required to descend via alternative routes as designated by the mountain report or as directed by Ski Patrol. The Osekare trail is not designated for downhill travel.

• General times when access is allowed to the Osekare are as follows. Please note the mountain report is the final word on access and should be referenced daily. Days when lifts are spinning which typically are Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday plus Maine school vacation days, the Osekare is open and descent on open trails is allowed between 9:15am to 3:45pm. The backcountry exits 3,4,5 are all open at this time if conditions allow.

• On a Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday when the mountain is closed, descent from 2pm to 6pm on only the Upper Androscoggin to the Upper and Lower Sunday Trails are allowed. The Lower Androscoggin is closed. All other mountain trails are considered closed. Exits 3, 4, or 5 may be used to access backcountry terrain. A day or season pass is required, but one should know that no ski patrol are present and unmarked hazards may exist. Outside of these hours on these days riders may only use Exit 5 as designated in the next paragraph.

• Outside of operating hours riders may only use Exit 5 and are only allowed to descend the backcountry trails Bagaduce, Wesserunsett, Saco, or the East Bowl (via the Headwaters glade). Riders may use the lower portion of the Sunday Trail, but must keep to far riders left. All other trails are considered closed for mountain operations. A pass is still required during these times. BMOM backcountry policies apply and individuals are expected to make safety decisions on the fact no ski patrol or mountain personnel are available to help and the conditions regarding hazards are never assessed.

• The following list identifies the (5) exits of the Osekare (refer to the mountain report and uphill map). All uphill traffic should stay within the confines of the Osekare trail and use one of the (5) designated exits with signage. All terrain accessed by the Osekare trail is for intermediate and advanced skiers and riders only.

• Osekare Exit 1: Middle Allagash trail access. Only to be used if the Allagash Trail is actively in an open status (Refer to the latest Mountain Report).

• Osekare Exit 2: The preferred route to ascend directly to the top of the Summit Triple lift and alpine trails at Black Mountain of Maine. Note: This is the most direct route to the Ski Patrol summit headquarters and accesses all open trails. Above Exit 2 only backcountry terrain exists with some of it taking you far away from BMOM Resort.

• Osekare Exit 3: Turn right onto the Crossroads glade and towards the summit triple. Turn left towards Bearclaw glade which descends away from BMOM on Mahoosuc Land Trust property.

• Osekare Exit 4: Turn right onto the Muddy glade and towards the Summit Triple. Turn left towards Merrymeeting glade which descends away from BMOM on Mahoosuc Land Trust property.

• Osekare Exit 5: At the radio towers: turn right for backcountry trails Bagaduce, Wesserunsett, Saco, and to access the East Bowl via the Headwaters glade.

• At all times in case of emergency contact 911 or ski patrol during operating hours.

• All skis must have brakes or safety leashes, and all skiers and snowboarders must abide by the skiers’ responsibility code at all times within Black Mountain of Maine property.

• No sledding is allowed anywhere on Black Mountain of Maine property, unless otherwise authorized.

• Overnight stays on the mountain are not permitted.

• The uphill policy is not applicable to users of the Black & White hiking trail, for purposes of hiking/snowshoeing.

• Only service animals are allowed on the Osekare trail.

• Please read the following Maine Statute that applies to skiing and riding as well as BMOM Backcountry Policy:

Under Maine Law, a skier assumes the risk of any injury to person or property resulting from any of the inherent dangers and risks of skiing and may not recover from any ski area operator for any injury resulting from any of the inherent dangers and risks of skiing, including, but no limited to: existing and changing weather conditions; existing and changing snow conditions, such as ice, hardpack, powder, packed powder, corn, crust and slush and cut-up, granular and machine-made snow; surface or subsurface conditions, such as dirt, grass, bare spots, rocks, stumps, trees, forest growth or other natural objects and collisions with such natural objects; lift towers, lights, signs, posts, fences, mazes or enclosures, hydrants, water or air pipes, snowmaking and snow-grooming equipment, marked or lit trail maintenance vehicles and snowmobiles, and other man-made structures or objects; variations in steepness or terrain, whether natural or as a result of slope design, snowmaking or grooming operations, including, but not limited to, freestyle terrain, jumps, roads and catwalks or other terrain modifications; the presence of and collisions with other skiers; and the failure of skiers to ski safely, in control or within their own abilities.

• Anytime you are on or have entered Black Mountain of Maine property you will need to have either a ticket or a season pass.

• Ski at your own risk. Be aware if you leave Black Mountain of Maine ski area boundaries & become lost or injured you will need to call 911 for assistance. Black Mountain of Maine may be part of the initial response, but will only do so under the direction of outside agencies. Any parties requiring rescue involving outside state or government agencies will be charged rescue costs.

• Have knowledge of the daily trail report & check in with ski patrol regarding changing conditions.

• Have knowledge of the area & your surroundings. You may find the maps from Avenza App useful.

• Have the required advanced skills.

• Have a couple of ski partners.

• Black Mountain is unique. We have a working relationship with neighboring landowners such as Mahoosuc Land Trust, as well as other landowners who allow multi use access to privately owned property. Know before you go. Be smart. Note: when we talk backcountry we mean off property/outside the skiing & riding boundary. When we talk sidecountry we are talking about areas within the Black Mountain of Maine property boundaries that are not marked with resort endorsed signage. This includes trails that are not marked or that may have been marked by a 3rd party. Resort endorsed signs are signs that meet NSAA standards: green backed signs with white letters & a circle denote beginner trails, blue backed signs with white letters denote intermediate trails & black backed signs with white letters denote expert trails. Any trail within our property boudary that is unmarked or marked by a 3rd party volunteer organization is considered sidecountry.

• Most of the backcountry terrain feeds back into the resort. Some does not. Know your terrain & plan a ride back to Black Mountain Ski Resort if necessary.

• Watch for hazards. The woods are littered with rocks, stumps, fallen trees & other objects that can damage you & your equipment.

• Ski & ride in groups of three. If someone gets hurt, you'll need one person to fetch help & the other to stay with the injured. Radios & cell phones should be carried.

• We don't ever sweep the backcountry. Getting lost sucks. Getting lost at night really sucks.

• Wear a helmet. We won't make you, but the best (& smartest) already have them on.

• Respect your ability level. If you're wondering whether or not you should attempt something, then the answer is "no".

Our free snowshoe rentals are for snowshoeing only. Snowshoe use is restricted to Black Mountain of Maine property only. You will be required to purchase an uphill ticket if intend to snowboard or ski back down. Glissading or sliding is not permitted.
Snowshoeing is not permitted on Alpine skiing & riding trails, unless the snowshoe trail crosses over that trail, or otherwise directed by ski patrol.

• Dogs are not allowed on downhill, nordic or snowshoe trails.

• Dogs are not allowed on the Osekare (uphill trail).

• All dogs must be on a leash & under control at all times.

• Please pick up after your pet.

• Only service dogs are allowed inside the lodge unless otherwise permitted.

• Fatbikes are welcomed on our nordic trails between the hours of 9:00am-4:00pm on non nordic race days when the temperature is below 30°

• You must purchase a ticket ($15) or a valid nordic, uphill or alpine season pass

• Yield to slower traffic & nordic skiers

• Please use care not to ride over any set tracks

• Be sure to check the Chisholm Ski Club calendar for scheduled nordic races

We are fortunate to have over 600 acres outside for you to enjoy.

Black Mountain of Maine will follow the guidelines set forth by the Maine CDC and government agencies

as well as the NSAA’s Ski Well, Be Well guidelines.

If you are feeling sick or are experiencing any of the following symptoms please stay home: fever, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, nasuea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, loss of taste or smell, sore throat or runny nose. Remember we are in this together & share the responsibility of staying safe.

Please be aware that this policy could change at any time. Be sure to check this page frequently for any updates. We thank you in advance for your patience.

In Addition:

Face Coverings are recommended.

Lodge

The lodge will operate under the capacity guidelines mandated by the Maine CDC.

Masks are recommended.

The lodge will have separate entrances & exits. Access to ENTER the lodge will be from the deck area. The front doors will once again serve as the EXIT from the building.

At this time we are welcoming booting up inside the lodge & cubbies will be available for day storage. Please keep in mind this could change if Covid guidelines shift.

Rentals

There will be no entry into the rental shop.

Rental forms may be picked up at our service window & MUST be SIGNED & filled out COMPLETELY.

Return your rental form to the service window & the next available rental tech will get your equipment ready.

Your equipment will be handed to you at the service door.

Rental pick ups & returns will be handled through the exterior rental shop door.

We will not be able to assist you trying on or putting on your rental boots/equipment.

Café

Sanitization stations will be available throughout the lodge.

Plexiglass shields have been installed at all registers and check out areas.

Last Run Pub

Masks are recommended.

Bar stools will be back in position at the bar.

By Purchasing a Season Pass Online You Agree to the Following: To make the system work, it is imperative all Passholders follow these simple rules & agree to be bound by the policies & conditions on this application. The term “user” as used throughout this RELEASE includes, but is not limited to skiers, snowboarders, mountain bikers, hikers and any other recreational users, regardless of the season. This season pass is a revocable license under the laws of Maine & is revocable at the sole decision of the licensor; Black Mountain Ski Resort

(BMOM) The issuance of a pass authorizes the licensee to use related recreational amenities at Black Mountain Ski Resort in Rumford, Maine.

The licensee agrees that he does not and shall not claim at any time any interest or estate of any kind or extent whatsoever in Black Mountain Ski Resort or its premises by virtue of this license or use hereunder.

In issuing this season pass, Black Mountain Ski Resort, dba BMOM, makes no guarantees as to opening date, days of operation, or lifts and trails in operation. Refunds, exchanges or transfers will not be given due to late opening, early closing or conditions. The buyer of a season pass assumes all risk of a marginal snow year.

Season Passes are NON-TRANSFERRABLE and may not be resold. Fraudulent use or violation of any area policy may result in pass cancellation without refund. Violations of any Federal, State, or local laws while on Black Mountain Ski Resort property, or of ski area boundary policy, will result in season pass cancellation without refund. Purchaser agrees to display season pass at all times when accessing lifts or trails.

Passes are non-refundable except under limited conditions with a $35 handling fee. Please see our refund policy for specifics.

Lost Season Pass: If your Season Pass is lost or stolen, you must report it to the Black Mountain Ski Resort Season Pass office immediately. A charge of $25.00 will be made for reissuing a new pass. If you find your lost pass, you are required to immediately notify BMOM and return it to the Season Pass Office. Forgotten Season Pass: Only two (2) day tickets will be issued for the entire ski season. If your ticket or Season Pass is found on another person, you will lose your pass privileges for the remainder of the season with no compensation.

The purchaser and/or user of this pass understands that all types of mountain recreation are hazardous sports and accepts and assumes the inherent risks of mountain recreation including but not limited to: changing weather conditions; bare spots; variations in snow, ice and terrain along with bumps, moguls, stumps, forest growth and debris and rocks; loose gravel and dirt, uneven terrain; grooming and other types of equipment on slopes; lift towers and other structures and their components; collisions with others and the recreational user’s failure to participate within their own individual ability. In using the pass and recreating at the area, such dangers are recognized and accepted whether they are marked or unmarked. The user realizes that falls and collisions and other accidents do occur and that serious injury or death may result and, therefore, assumes the burden of being in control at all times. IN CONSIDERATION FOR EACH AND EVERY RIDE ON ANY SKI LIFT DEVICE, THE USER OF THIS PASS HEREBY RELEASES AND HOLDS HARMLESS Black Mountain Ski Resort AND ITS AGENTS FROM ANY AND ALL CLAIMS AND LIABILITIES, INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE CLAIMS, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF THE PASS.

ON BEHALF OF MYSELF AND ALL OTHERS NAMED, INCLUDING ANY MINOR CHILDREN, ON THIS SEASON PASS APPLICATION, I HEREBY RELEASE Black Mountain Ski Resort AND ITS OWNERS, AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE OR INJURY TO MYSELF AND ALL OTHERS NAMED ON THIS SEASON PASS APPLICATION, INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE CLAIMS, ACCEPTING MYSELF THE FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY AND ALL SUCH DAMAGE OR INJURY OF ANY KIND WHICH MAY RESULT DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM THE USE OF THIS PASS.

In consideration of using Black Mountain’s facilities, I CONTRACTUALLY AGREE that ALL claims for injury and/or death shall be GOVERNED by MAINE STATE LAW and EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION shall be in the State of Maine.

I have carefully read this agreement and fully understand its contents.

If I am agreeing on behalf of a minor, I accept full responsibility for all expenses incurred as a result of the minor's participation in recreating at Black Mountain Ski Resort. I agree to RELEASE, HOLD HARMLESS, and INDEMNIFY Black Mountain Ski Resort for any claims brought by or on behalf of my minor child(ren), including negligence claims.