Powder Mountain welcomes a variety of commercially manufactured skiing and riding equipment that can be safely loaded, unloaded, and used on our lifts and terrain. All devices must have functional brakes or retention systems. Homemade, modified, or non-standard equipment is not permitted. Not all devices are compatible with every lift, so please follow lift signage and team instructions.
Accepted Equipment
Snowboards
Must have a secure retention system. Standard snowboard bindings qualify. A leash is strongly encouraged.
Skis
Must have functional brakes or a retention device that remains engaged.
Telemark Skis
Require a working brake or retention device at all times.
Snowskates
Must have metal edges and a secure retention device. Required on lifts and terrain.
Monoskis and Sit Skis
Allowed when equipped with functional brakes or a retention device. Access may vary. Check with Lift Operations or Ski Patrol.
Snowblades
Allowed with a brake or retention system that stays engaged.
Ski Bikes and Snowbikes
Permitted only if they meet all of the following:
• Equipped with metal edged skis no wider than 150 mm
• Have a seat and load normally on chairlifts
• Limited to one rider which counts as one lift rider
• Riders detach the leash from their body before loading
• A leash is used at all times on the slopes
• Not homemade or modified
Not Permitted
• Homemade or altered equipment
• Sleds, toboggans, saucers, or inflatable snow toys
• Devices without brakes or retention systems
• Equipment that cannot be safely loaded or unloaded from a chairlift
Adaptive Equipment
Powder Mountain supports adaptive skiing and riding. Guests using adaptive equipment should check in with Ski Patrol or Lift Operations for guidance on lift access, loading procedures, and available accommodations. Reasonable assistance will be provided when operationally feasible.