The Winter Races are charging ahead! Join the Vail Recreation District for the seventh annual Arrowhead Uphill and Skimo Race on Saturday, Jan. 25 at 7 a.m. The Arrowhead ski area is officially open for the season, and we’re thrilled to be able to host this race. We hope you’ll join us! Sign up now at register.vailrec.com!
Choose between the uphill (only the ascent is timed) or skimo (both the ascent and descent are timed). Racers may use any means to get up the mountain (snowshoes, skis, splitboards or winter running devices).
Skis or a snowboard are required to compete in the skimo competition, as are metal edges and helmets. Despite being called a skimo, there is no boot pack and only one transition.
Race categories include: Uphill ski/Splitboard, Uphill non-ski/Splitboard, Boardmo (up and down) and Skimo (up and down). Age groups are: 19 and under; 20-39; 40-59; 60 and over.
Participants will ascend approximately 1,700 vertical feet and just under two miles from the base of Arrowhead Village to the top of Arrow Bahn Express Lift. Racers will climb Little Brave and also return via Little Brave, though Cresta may be used for the descent if snow conditions allow. The final course will be shared in the racer detail email sent to registered participants.
