Terms and Conditions

WEBSITE TERMS & CONDITIONS

Please read the following Terms and Conditions closely before using our Web site (the "Site"). By accessing, browsing and using this Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood and agree to comply with the terms and conditions stated herein. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms and Conditions, DO NOT USE THIS SITE.

Site Owner may at any time modify these Terms and Conditions, and your continued use of this Site will be conditioned upon the terms and conditions in force at the time of your use. Section A of these Terms and Conditions applies to all products and services available through the Site.

ACCESSIBILITY

Buck Hill is committed to ensuring accessibility of its website to people with disabilities. To meet this goal, Buck Hill implements the following initiatives:

- Conforming our website with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0 AA ("WCAG"), published by the World Wide Web Consortium ("W3C").
- Modifying our websites to permit content providers to post content in a format that conforms to WCAG for web content.
- Ensuring that our website does not interfere with the posting of content in formats that conform to W3C's guidance on accessibility.
- Distributing this policy to content providers, and website content and technical support personnel for our websites.
- Linking to this policy from buckhill.com homepage, soliciting and providing a method to submit feedback, and providing a method to contact the website accessibility coordinator.
- Appointing a website accessibility coordinator who is knowledgeable on website accessibility and digital accessibility standards, responsible for coordinating responsibilities with respect to accessibility, and responsible for developing the accessibility practices.
- Modifying policies to prioritize accessibility bug fixes to ensure remedies are provided at the same level of priority as any other equivalent loss of function for individuals without disabilities.
- Retaining website accessibility consultants responsible for conducting annual website accessibility evaluations of our website.
- Provide training to website content and technical support on ensuring our website confirms to WCAG.

We are committed to making accessibility improvements to our website. Please direct any questions or suggestions on how to improve the accessibility of our websites to tickets@buckhill.com

USE

By accessing this website, you represent that you are of sufficient legal age to create binding legal obligations for any liability you may incur as a result of your use of this Site.

COPYRIGHT

You, the User, acknowledge that all content included on this Site, including, without limitation, the information, data, software, photographs, graphs, video, typefaces, graphics, music, sounds, images, illustrations, maps, designs, icons, written and other material and compilations (collectively, "Content") are intellectual property and copyrighted works of Site Owner and/or various third-party providers (each a “Provider” and together, the "Providers"). Reproductions or storage of Content retrieved from this Site, in all forms, media and technologies now existing or hereafter developed, is subject to the U.S. Copyright Act of 1976, Title 17 of the United States Code.

TRADEMARKS

Buck Hill, Inc., Buck ’54 Bar & Grill and any and all other names, logos, or marks appearing on this Site are collectively registered and unregistered “trademarks” of Buck Hill, Inc. You may not use, copy, reproduce, republish, upload, post, transmit distribute or modify the Trademarks in any way, including in advertising or publicity pertaining to distribution of materials on this Site, without Site Owner's prior written consent. The use of Trademarks on any other Web site or network computer environment is prohibited.

EXTERNAL LINKS

External links may be provided for your convenience, but they are beyond the control of the website owner and no representation is made as to their content. Use or reliance on any external links and the content thereon provided is at your own risk.

WARRANTIES

all products, services, advice, merchandise and information available through this Site are provided on an "as is," "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either expressed or implied, other than those imposed by law, including but not limited to, warranties of title or implied warranties of merchantability, satisfactory quality or fitness for a particular purpose.

GENERAL LIABILITY

The website owner, including its respective officers, directors, employees, representatives, affiliates or providers (collectively the “covered parties”) shall not be responsible and disclaims all liability for any personal injury, disability, death, property damage, or loss, whether direct, indirect or consequential, of any nature whatsoever which may be suffered by you or any third party (including your company), as a result of or which may be attributable, directly or indirectly, to your access and use of the website, any information contained on the website, your or your company’s personal information or material and information transmitted over our system.

PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEOGRAPHY

With purchase of services, we reserve the right to photograph or video guests and events for the use in advertising or publicity of Buck Hill, without personal consent.

PAYMENT METHODS

All major credit cards are accepted. Buck Hill gift cards can be used for lift tickets, rental, merchandise, chalet food, and Snowsports lessons. To purchase Snowsports Center lessons using a Buck Hill gift card, you must call 952-255-6718. A maximum of three (3) different payments can only be accepted per transaction. Buck Hill gift cards are not accepted at Buck ’54 Bar & Grill. Buck ’54 Bar & Grill gift cards can only be used at Buck ’54 and are not accepted for Buck Hill purchases.

BOOKING RESTRICTIONS

All purchases are final and cannot be canceled, refunded, or transferred to another person. (see SNOWSPORTS CENTER for details on their Booking Guidelines). Once you complete a purchase, your credit card will be charged for the amount shown, regardless of whether or not the purchased ticket(s) is/are used. All tickets are subject to the restrictions described in the product description and/or pickup instructions.

We do not guarantee snow conditions, weather conditions, open terrain or the number of lifts operating.

Credit will not be given for any unused Purchases and cannot be used toward any future Purchases.

All online purchases are not delivered by mail. Once the resort confirms your Purchase, we will provide you access to an electronic voucher. You must print the voucher, or have it available on your mobile device, and present it at the ticket office/will call of the particular resort destination to claim your lift tickets.

LIFT TICKETS

You must have a valid area ticket each time you come to ski or snowboard at Buck Hill. Only one ticket will be issued to you per day. NO REPLACEMENT TICKETS WILL BE ISSUED FOR LOST OR STOLEN LIFT TICKETS. Any skiers, snowboarders, or snow tubers who are caught knowingly at Buck Hill without a valid area ticket must pay for a current full-day area ticket and a $60 Service Charge. After paying for the ticket and Service Charge, the ticket will be destroyed, and the guest will be instructed to leave the property for the day. The offender’s name and information will be recorded and logged. If a guest refuses to pay for a full day area ticket and $60 Service Charge, the Manager On-Call will notify the police and record a Theft of Service incident report and issue a Trespass Notice.

SKI EQUIPMENT

Buck Hill allows the use of skis, snowboards and adaptive devices or other “manually powered mobility aids” designed for use on the ski slopes. Buck Hill allows the use of adaptive devices or other manually powered mobility aids designed and manufactured primarily for use by individuals who have disabilities, including, without limitation, mono skis, bi skis, outriggers and sit-skis. Buck Hill staff may ask a person using an Other Power-Driven Mobility Device to provide a credible assurance that the mobility device is required because of the person’s disability. Buck Hill accepts the presentation of a valid, state-issued disability parking placard or card, or other state-issued proof of disability, as credible assurance that the use of the Other Power-Driven Mobility Device is for the individual’s mobility disability. Snow bikes and snow skateboards are permitted with permission from Management and checking of leashed device.

Home-made equipment and power-driven mobility devices are prohibited at Buck Hill.

HELMETS

Helmets are not required at Buck Hill but are strongly encouraged. Helmets are available for rent in our rental shop.

IKON SESSION PASS 3-DAY

- 25/26 Ikon Session Pass 3-Day is a pass benefit of Buck Hill Ski and Snowboard Area
- Not eligible for upgrades or deferrals
- Use and access requires primary pass product to be in good standing
- Non-transferable. Personal use only
- Valid for the 25/26 ski season only, not eligible for spring 2025 access or summer 2025 access
- Deadline for redemption: December 11, 2025

SNOWSPORTS CENTER

Snowsports Center lessons are available on a first come, first served basis.  Requested instructors are not promised or guaranteed.  Any Lesson rescheduled, prior to 7:00AM the day of the lesson, could be subject to a processing fee.  Cancellations or changes made after 7:00AM on the day of the scheduled lesson are non-refundable and non-transferable.  For further details, please refer to our Booking Restriction Terms, which outline all non-refundable and non-transferable conditions.  To reschedule a lesson, you must complete the Reschedule Form (HERE).

OPERATIONS

Buck Hill reserves the right to operate lifts and slopes according to skier/rider traffic and weather conditions. Best efforts are made to have Snow and Grooming reports accurate and up to date, however, closures of lifts and runs may occur prior to an online update. No refunds or rainchecks will be issued as a result.

All guests are required to have skis, snowboard and alpine devices attached to ride all lifts and conveyor belts. Only direct permission from the General Manager or area management will allow guests without skis or snowboards to ride chairlifts or conveyors without ski / snowboard equipment during winter operating hours.

DRONE POLICY

Buck Hill prohibits the operation or use of unmanned aerial systems, or drones, by the general public without prior written authorization from the ski area. This prohibition includes drones used for filming or videotaping, as well as any drone use by media or journalists operating above or within the ski area boundaries. This prohibition on drone operations or use extends to any drones launched or operated from the ski area boundaries, as well as drones launched from private property outside of the ski area boundaries.

Please contact tickets@buckhill.com or call 952-435-7174. if you have any questions or if you seek prior authorization to operate any aerial drones.

Any authorized operation of aerial drones may be governed by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rules and regulations, local law enforcement as well as those policies separately established by Granite Peak Ski Area, 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 skiing or snowboarding privileges, or the revocation of your season pass, as well as confiscating of any drone equipment, and may subject violators to any damages, including, but not limited to, damages for violations of privacy and/or physical or personal injuries or property damage, as well as regulatory fines and legal fees.

ADDITIONAL RESORT POLICIES:

Unauthorized Ski & Snowboard Lesson Policy: Buck Hill instructors are the only individuals who are authorized to teach skiing and snowboarding lessons on Buck Hill property. Those who are accepting payment for skiing and/or snowboarding lessons are in violation of this policy unless they have been granted permission by Buck Hill management/ownership. Those who do not comply with this policy could be asked to leave the property and/or forfeit the use of their lift ticket or season pass privilege.

Walking, Running, Hiking on Buck Hill Property: Walking, running, and hiking are not permitted on Buck Hill property without the permission of Buck Hill management/ownership. Buck Hill property is private property and management/ownership reserves the right to restrict access to any individual at any time.

Spectator Policy: For safety reasons, spectators are not allowed on the hill at any time with a valid lift ticket. Spectators attending races, Ski/Snowboard events, or any on-hill activities, must watch from designated viewing areas, inside a the building or from a designated spectator corral at the event.

Crock Pots & Food Tables: Crock Pots and food tables for groups and teams are NOT ALLOWED in our main chalets.

Carry-On Alcohol: No carry-on alcoholic beverages are permitted anywhere on Buck Hill property per MN Statute 340A.512.

Stolen Property: Buck Hill is not responsible for lost or stolen property. We recommend that all skiers/riders use personal locks for protection of their equipment. In addition, we recommend using our paid locker area to store valuables during your visit.

Dogs: We do not allow dogs in any of our buildings, on patio areas/decks, or on our snow. If your dog comes with you to the ski area, we ask that your dog stays in your vehicle.

Parking Lot Policies & Campers: Campers, buses, and trailers are not allowed at any time in our parking lots. Busses are only allowed with pre-arranged groups like ski clubs, schools, roving ski schools and race teams.