Policies
Rules, guidelines, and the lines we can not cross...
On the Snow
- Sledding is not permitted anywhere on Pleasant Mountain Property.
- Snow bikes are allowed on Pleasant Mountain lifts with the exception of The Pine Quad. Snow bikes must be leashed.
- Snow blades with metal edges are permitted
- Foot traffic is not permitted
- There may only be one person per pair of skis. Babies and small children may not be carried in any manner.
- Equipment used will be designed for and fit for the intended purpose.
Attachments, pivots, and connections must all be engineered solutions.
Only Sno-Go ski bikes will be allowed at Pleasant Mountain.
Rider must use a safety leash.
A Snow bike must be able to securely stay on the chair with no assistance from the rider.
Chairlift restraint bar must be used when transporting snow bikes.
Rider must glide on and off the lift.
Ski bikes must not be motorized for use with traditional ski/snowboard users.
Rider must adhere to the NSAA responsibility code as outlined on this page.
Load and unload speeds should meet ANSI B77.1 standards for foot passengers when the rider is not wearing skis on their feet.
Fixedgrip lifts will need to be slowed for loading and unloading ski bikes.
Pleasant Mountain permits the use of ski bikes on all aerial lifts, except the Pine Quad chair.
Participants must be ages 13 and older, be at least five feet tall, and weigh at least 100 pounds.
- Backpacks should be removed and carried in front of you. At least one shoulder strap should be free.
- If you are unsure of how to ride a chairlift, please ask the attendant.
Pleasant Mountain ski area offers 47 developed trails and glades, and within the ski area boundaries you’ll find nearly 250 acres to explore. We allow skiing and riding on all terrain within the ski area boundary unless it is marked as closed. Unnamed, off-piste terrain has natural features including but not limited to: standing and downed trees and other forest growth, rocks, streams, drops, cliffs, and variable snow surface and subsurface conditions. Skiers and riders may also encounter unmarked obstacles such as snowmaking, lift, electrical and other equipment.Skiers and riders entering any unnamed terrain should be aware of potential hazards, exercise caution, travel in groups of 3 or more, and ski within their ability. Unnamed, off-piste areas are not monitored by ski patrol, and parties requiring assistance in these areas may be charged for costs associated with rescue. Accessing closed terrain, named or unnamed, by ducking ropes or from adjacent areas will result in the loss of your lift ticket or season pass.
As backcountry skiing continues to rise in popularity, Pleasant Mountain acknowledges that some individuals may choose to access backcountry terrain from the resort. By exiting the resort boundary, the individual acknowledges that they are no longer under the protection or jurisdiction of Pleasant Mountain. Traveling in backcountry terrain comes with additional risks and extended rescue times. Individuals requiring rescue may be responsible for costs incurred by their rescue, as determined by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Uphill Policy
- All participants are required to have an uphill access pass. Swing into Guest Services to get your card
- Season Passholders can receive an Uphill Access Pass free of charge. You must pick it up in Guest Services. It is valid every day of the week until the lights are on.
- Non-passholders can purchase an Uphill Access Season Pass for $100. This is valid every day of the week until the lights are on. Alternatively, a day uphill pass is $12. Either can be picked up in Guest Services.
- Your pass, is not transferable and must be on you while you're on the mountain.
- Pleasant Mountain personnel reserve the right to do spot checks at all times.
- The designated route is lower kanc, to spratt, to the summit
- All uphill traffic must be in single file on the left hand side of the trail (downhill skier’s right).
You are not permitted to ride the chairlift with an Uphill Ticket.
Uphill travel is prohibited between 4 pm and 6 am. Please respect and be familiar with the mountain’s hours of operation. Headlamps and reflective clothing are recommended during sunrise ascents
Drone Policy
Due to safety and privacy concerns of our guests, employees, and resort property, Pleasant Mountain Ski Area prohibits the operation or use on Pleasant Mountain property of unmanned aerial systems, or drones, by the general public-including model aircraft by recreational users and hobbyists – without prior written authorization from Pleasant Mountain. This prohibition includes drones used for filming or videotaping, as well as any drone use by media or journalists operating above or within the area boundaries. This prohibition extends to any devices launched or operated from Resort property, as well as any launched from private property outside of the ski area boundaries. Please contact a resort representative if you have any questions or if you seek prior authorization to operate any such devices. Any authorized operation of drones on or above Resort property will be governed by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rules and regulations, local law enforcement, as well as those policies separately established by this Resort, which may include certification, training, insurance coverage, indemnification requirements, and waivers or releases of liability. Any violation of this policy may involve suspension of your access privileges to the Resort, or the revocation of your season pass, as well as confiscation of any prohibited equipment, and may subject violators to any liability for damages, including, but not limed to, damages for trespass, violations of privacy, and physical injuries to persons and/or property, as well as legal fees.
Third party commercial activity
All forms of third-party commercial activity are prohibited on Boyne Resorts property without prior written authorization, including solicitation or provision of snow sport instruction, tours and guiding services, and other products and services offered for sale.