Big Mountain Fuels Reduction Project

Please follow this page for updates on the Big Mountain Fuels Reduction Project, a logging project aimed at reducing wildfire risk and protecting resort infrastructure. Trail and terrain closures are for everyone's safety.

Project Planning Documents

SEPT. 21 UPDATE:

Our summer 2026 operating season has ended. All chairlifts and resort facilities are closed for the fall.

Now that logging operations have ceased, crews will work to clean up affected terrain. Hazards abound, including felled trees, stumps and disturbed soil.

Closures and trail reroutes remain in effect. If you visit the mountain to hike or bike during the shoulder season, please continue to obey all signage and directions from any resort staff you may encounter. This is for your safety.

Mountain bikers: Two bike trails — Freebird and Skynyrd — remain closed.

Hikers: Please continue using the posted detour for the lower section of the Danny On Memorial Trail.

Starting from the lift plaza near the bottom of Chair 1, follow signs onto the alternate route, which includes a road above Russ's Street. The detour connects to the original trail below the bottom of Chair 5.

Additionally, the Toni Matt/Benny Up ski run is open and hikers may take this direct route to the summit.