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Overview
Get ready for an unforgettable evening adventure at Stevens Pass! Join us for an exciting post work skimo race. This race is designed for both seasoned uphill enthusiasts and newcomers eager to experience the thrill of the ascent in a welcoming, community-focused event.
Race Details
Date: Friday, March 20, 2026
Time: Evening race, starting at 5:00 PM
Location: Parallel to Kehr’s Chair at Stevens Pass Ski Resort
This event is about more than just racing, it's an opportunity to celebrate the uphill with a passionate community. Whether you're aiming for the podium or soaking in the alpenglow beneath the surrounding peaks, you'll find a place here. The course will be clearly marked, and racers will receive a detailed map, schedule, and safety briefing in advance to ensure everyone feels prepared and confident.
Spectators are welcome to cheer on participants at the start and finish area, and an awards ceremony at 7:30 PM will wrap up this incredible evening. Heading up to the top of Kehr’s Chair and back down x 2.
course
Participants will complete 2 laps, each with about an 800-foot elevation gain. The course features a mix of skinning, easy skiing, and bootpacking, beginning and ending at the base of Kehr’s Chair. The track is designed to be approachable yet exciting, showcasing Stevens Pass's iconic terrain in a safe, controlled environment. We hope this is just the beginning of some more exciting skimo events at Steven’s.
Schedule
4:00 PM: Check-in opens
4:30 PM: Racer meeting at the lodge
5:00 PM: Race starts!
7:00 PM: Racers and volunteers finish course
7:30 PM: Awards ceremony
Required Gear
Helmet (to be worn at all times during the race)
Eye protection
Skis or snowboard (metal edges required; skis must be at least 160cm for men, 150cm for women)
Climbing skins
Backpack (capable of carrying skis)
Windproof upper body layer
Water source (bladder or bottle)
Headlamp
driving directions
Stevens Pass is located located along US Highway 2, about 85 miles from Seattle. Parking can be challenging, so please carpool and leave home early.
general rules
The race staff reserves the right to delay, alter, or cancel the start based on snow, weather, and safety conditions.
Race takes place at an operational ski resort. All racers will yield to resort guests and adhere to the skier Responsibility Code. Racers will comply with any directions issued by the ski area staff or race officials.
Racers are required to stay within 5' of the established skin track on the uphill portions. During downhill portions, racers will stay with 30' of course markings.
Transitions must occur within the marked off transition area.
Racers agree to equipment checks before, during, and after the event.
If opt to not finish the race, you MUST check in with the timing staff to know you've left the course. Otherwise we will begin calling your emergency contacts and worrying them!
Any transgression of a rule will result in a time penalty or DQ at the discretion of the race staff.
Racers should be prepared for variable weather including but not limited to snow, high winds and cold temperatures as well as rain and above freezing temperatures. A second pair of backup skins is not a bad idea if they wet out.
