There's nothing like first tracks on some fresh corduroy!

Come ski, board, or run with us until the sun comes up on some of the best ski slopes in Colorado! Kicking off the Winter Race Series is the Beaver Creek *Skimo/Boardmo and Uphill with over 2,000 feet of vertical gain from the base of Centennial Lift to Spruce Saddle Lodge. Get those thighs and quads burning as you earn your turns down Latigo. The event will conclude with breakfast and awards at Powder 8 Kitchen & Tap at the base of Beaver Creek.

Race will consist of skimo, boardmo, and uphill. Uphill can be done on skis, splitboard, snowshoes, spikes, or shoes with tred. Helmet and metal edges are required for the downhill portion of this race. Avalanche gear is not required. 

The Centennial Express Lift will not open up until 8:30 a.m. for downloading from the top. Please carry your warmer gear if you plan to wait at the top.

*This is not a true skimo race as there is only one transition and no boot-pack zone

After 8:15 a.m.:

All skimo & boardmo racers are asked to decent down Beaver Creek, back to the the race start/finish at Centennial Lift.

All runners without downhill equipment must be aware of encountering skiers on the slopes after 8:15a.m.

Pre-Ski the course before the signs with Ride W/ GPS! Use the digital map to follow the route and stay on course!

Uphill Traffic is not permitted during lift operating hours 8:15a.m. - 4:00 p.m.. Uphill Traffic is permitted before and after these hours, a headlamp is required. Please stay out of the way of snow groomers and listen to the Beaver Creek gate attendants for any terrain closures.

The full course is a 4 mile loop with 2,000 vertical feet of elevation gain. Racers will begin next to the Centennial Lift in Beaver Creek.

Uphill route will take participants up Latigo to the top of Centennial lift. Downhill Route will take participants down Gold Dust. Course subject to change based on grooming and snow conditions.

The Vail Recreation District brings their winter race events to Beaver Creek's main mountain with an uphill and skimo competition! Competitors can choose the uphill or skimo (ascent and descent) option and can use any means to get up the mountain (snowshoes, skis, splitboards or winter running devices). Skis or a snowboard with metal edges and a helmet are required to compete in the skimo competition.

Online registration is available prior to race day. Day-of registration and bib pickup will be available at Powder 8 Kitchen & Tap (located slopeside skier's right of Centennial lift, between the Beaver Creek Chophouse and the Park Hyatt) prior to the race, starting at 7 a.m.

Early registration: $36 adults/$25 students

Week-of registration: $42 adults/$30 students

Day-of registration: $50 adults/$37 students

All Race Participants are required to sign a Vail Resorts Release of Liability Form. To save you time, you can print the form and bring it with you to bib pickup. This waiver is seperate from the VRD registration form and must be filled out at each race.

Saturday, January 11: Racers can pick up their race bib or register ahead of time on saturday, January 11 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Location TBD

Sunday, January 12: Race day bib pickup and registration will be available at Powder 8 Kitchen & Tap. Day-of opens at 6:00 a.m.

Race will start next to the Centennial Lift, just South of Powder 8.

All Race Participants are required to sign a Vail Resorts Release of Liability Form. To save you time, you can print the form and bring it with you to bib pickup. This waiver is seperate from the VRD registration form and must be filled out at each race.

Beaver Creek Village

Garage Parking in Ford Hall or Villa Montagne (walk to start) - Beaver Creek parking rates apply. Under 3 hours = $25. Click here for more info.  

Base Area

Paid Shuttle Parking in Bear or Elk lot - Beaver Creek parking rates apply. $13 per vehicle per day. Click here for shuttle information.*

Free parking is available at Avon Elementary School and requires a short walk (approximately .4 miles) to the Bear lot where you will then shuttle to the Beaver Creek.

*Complimentary shuttle services between the Bear Lot, the Elk Lot, and the Covered Bridge in Beaver Creek Village are available from 5:30 AM to 1:00 AM daily. Guests do not need to schedule or reserve a ride on the parking lot shuttle but can track real time arrival information on the Village Connect app. Click here to download the app.     

Extra clothing can be stored inside Powder 8 Kitchen & Tap. Near the race start/finish area.

It's important to dress properly for skimo racing. While it's cold out there, you will be warming yourself up through that climb. On the other hand, the decent will be cold with wind chill. Keep both of these things in mind when deciding your outfit to race in. You can have warm insulating layers at Powder 8 for when you finish.

If you are only doing the uphill, please keep in mind that the gondola will not open for downloading until 8:30a.m.. Please race with any additional layers you may need if planning on waiting for the gondola to open.

Awards: We will recognize the top three finishers by Category/Age/Gender. Awards and raffle prizes will be distributed on-site following each race.

• Categories: Uphill ski, Uphill splitboard, Uphill non-ski/splitboard, Skimo (up & down) & Boardmo
• Age Groups: 19 & under, 20-39, 40-59, 60 and over

Raffle: All racers will be entered into a raffle for great prizes from our sponsors! Winners will be drawn while you're out racing, so check out the registration tent after to see if you won!

If you're interested in trying Skimo, but don't have the right equipment. Check out our partners at the Vail Nordic Center for a discounted rentals for our Winter Races!

Do you want to get into skin skiing because the downhill looks super fun!? We've got you covered! A beginner skin track clinic will be held at Meadow Mountain on Tuesday, Feb. 26 at 4 p.m. for those new to skimo racing. Taught by local backcountry enthusiast Dawes Wilson, the clinic will go over basic skin track skills including kick turns, traction at the limit, pole use, boot packing and transitions as well as a preview of Saturday's race course, time permitting. The clinic is $25 and preregistration is encouraged as participation is limited. Bring required race gear: helmet, backpack, tension devices.

Register Here

*Date is subject to change

Check out Previous Race Results & Photos on the Race Results Webpage.