Race Registration Open
Registration is now open for Vertfest on March 5th and Crystal Skimo Race on April 3rd. Registration will open soon for Loup Loup Rando Race.
New changes this year, we are gaining United States Ski Mountaineering Association sanctioning for Vertfest! USSMA is the governing body of skimo racing in the US and promotes the growth of the sport locally, nationally, and internationally. If you haven’t heard, skimo will be included in the 2026 Milan Olympics, so that’s a big deal! USSMA was instrumental with demonstrating the growth of the sport in North America to the IOC. Like us, the crew at USSMA is all ran by volunteers who just want to help share this crazy sport.
In future years, we aim to host Vertfest as a skimo National Cup event and showcase the PNW racing scene. Part of sanctioning is any racers in the Pro Distance (two loops) will need a USSMA membership. There are options for a annual membership or a weekend pass.
Come out for an evening of fun, beer, and friends!
There’s a new ski shop in town, and better yet, they focus on Uphill! Cripple Creek Backcountry just moved in to Fremont and will be hosting a skimo kickoff party for us. We had to skip this tradition last year, but please come masked up ready for some fun! November nights are always wet and cold and worthless, so build the skimo stoke, say hi to old friends, meet some new touring partners, enjoy a cold free beer, and of course, check out the new shop! There will be a 5% discount on gear from Cripple Creek as well as a 10% one night only discount on race signups, so don’t miss it.
We will also have a guest speaker from Alpine Training Project to speak on ski/splitboard fitness and injurty prevention.
Volunteer Registration Open Too!
Everyone involved with putting these races on is a dedicated volunteer, and we need you too! Race day requires many volunteers at strategic spots on out on the mountain directing traffic and base area volunteers helping with check in/finish line duties. Best part, each volunteer duty earns a free race entry, so bring out your loved ones to help out while you race for free! Signup on our online web form.
