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January 12 - Bloch & Chapleau Beaver Creek Uphill & Skimo 

Course Map | 2024 Skimo & Boardmo Results | 2024 Uphill Results

Date, Location & Time

Date: Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025

Location: Beaver Creek - Centennial Lift

Time: 7 a.m. Start for all racers

Register!

Online Registration | Student Registration

Online Registration closes at 3 p.m. on Saturday | Day of Registration opens at 6 a.m. at Hawk's Nest

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 Hawk's Nest near 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.

Race Schedule 
Time:Activity:Location:Address:
Saturday - January 11, 2025 4:00-6:00p.m.Pre-Race Registration & Bib PickupTBDTBD
Sunday - January 12, 2025 6:00-7:00a.m.Day-of Registration & Bib PickupHawk's Nest118 Beaver Creek Plaza, Avon, CO 81620
Sunday - January 12, 2025 7:00a.m.Race StartsCentennial LiftBeaver Creek, CO 81620
Sunday - January 12, 2025 7:30a.m.Start Line ClosesCentennial LiftBeaver Creek, CO 81620
Sunday - January 12, 2025 8:15a.m.Uphill ClosesBeaver CreekBeaver Creek, CO 81620
Sunday - January 12, 2025 8:30a.m.Gondola Opens for DownloadingCentennial LiftBeaver Creek, CO 81620

After 8:15 a.m.:

All skimo & boardmo racers are asked to decent down Beaver Creek, back to 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.. The gondola will open for downloading at 8:30a.m.

Course Map 

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. Uphill Traffic is permitted 15 minutes before first chair and 30 minutes after the lifts close, a headlamp is required. Please stay out of the way of snow groomers. Check Beaver Creek's Uphill Access Webpage for more info. Call the trails hotline to confirm designated routes (970) 754-5907.

Course Directions 

The full course is a 3.8 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 Haymeadow and Latigo to the top of Centennial Lift and Spruce Saddle Lodge. Downhill route will take participants down Gold Dust and Haymeadow back to the finish next to the Centennial Lift.*

There is a mandatory cut-off time for uphill traffic. All racers must reach the top of the Centennial Lift by 8:15a.m.

*Course is subject to change based on grooming and snow conditions.

Please note that this is not a true skimo race as there is only one transition and no boot-pack zone.

Race Cost 

Online registration is available prior to race day. Day-of registration and bib pickup will be available at Hawk's Nest 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.

Bib Pickup and In-Person Registration 

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.

Parking & Race Start Location 

Parking - Beaver Creek Village

Garage Parking in Ford Hall or Villa Montagne (walk to start) - Beaver Creek parking rates apply. Click HERE for more info.

  • Under 3 hours = $25

Parking - Base Area

Paid Shuttle Parking in Bear or Elk lot - Beaver Creek parking rates apply. Click HERE for shuttle information.*

  • $13 per vehicle per day

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.

Race Start

The race will start next to the Centennial Express Lift.

Bag & Gear Drop 

Extra clothing can be stored inside Hawk's Nest or 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 Hawk's Nest 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, Categories & Race Swag 

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 with equipment, Uphill without equipment, 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!

Beginner Skin Skiing Clinics 

February 26, 2025, 4-6 p.m.*

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

February 5, 2025, 12 p.m.

The Vail Nordic Center will be offering a beginner skin ski clinic for people looking to learn about the equipment and how it all functions in a very safe environment. The clinic will have a knowledgable instructor that will teach you the fundamentals before you take the gear on the slopes! This is a great clinic if you're interested in trying skimo but don't know where to start. Call the Vail Nordic Center to register and learn more (980) 476-8366.

Need Gear? 

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

Previous Years: Results & Photos 

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

A Huge Thank You To All Of Our Amazing Sponsors For The 24/25 Winter Races!

The VRD's Winter Races is yours thanks to our title sponsors Bloch & Chapleau Attorneys at LawVail HealthVail Resorts and Beaver Creek Resorts. Thank you to our partners at Alpine Wine & SpiritsMontana SkinsAlpine Quest SportsDynafitOptic NerveThe Steadman ClinicVail Mountain Coffee & Tea, and Cripple Creek Backcountry.                 

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