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Heading from a ski resort into the backcountry, where should you leave the resort?

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  1. Under the rope wherever the snow looks best
  2. Through any closed run, since it is empty
  3. Only through a designated backcountry gate

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References

  1. Ski Utah: Resorts, Backcountry and the Rope www.skiutah.com/blog/authors/tony/resorts-backcountry-and-the-rope Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. Ski Utah: Resorts, Backcountry and the Rope www.skiutah.com/blog/authors/tony/resorts-backcountry-and-the-rope Checked 2026-10-10.
  3. Winter Park Resort: Safety and Conduct www.winterparkresort.com/the-mountain/safety-and-conduct Checked 2026-10-10.

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