Last Skier Standing
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Last Skier Standing - Black Mountain of Maine
Last Skier Standing is scheduled for the weekend of February 5, 2027, at Black Mountain of Maine in Rumford. This will be the 8th edition of the event, presented by Norrona. Registration opens 9/1/2026. Organizers intentionally over-admit, anticipating some participant withdrawals.
The event uses an up-and-down loop on the Allagash trail; the exact route may change based on conditions. Helmets are required by insurance and must be ski helmets (mountaineering helmets are acceptable). Mandatory items include visible bibs and headlamps for nighttime laps. Other safety rules note no outside aid, no tucking or unsafe skiing, enforced speed control at the bridge, a medic onsite, and a prohibition on alcohol for participants.
Event staging is at the old lodge adjacent to the main lodge, with load-in via the main lodge bridge to limit impact on nordic trails. Check-in occurs inside the old base lodge where participants receive bibs and swag bags. The staging area offers lodge access with electricity; participants should plan to bring chairs, blankets, and personal items because organizers will not provide a tent.
Support includes volunteers and a pit crew for warmth, hydration, gear issues, boot drying, and charging stations. Food options include hot drinks, soups, snacks, and meals across the event period. Facilities include multiple tent bathrooms plus lodge access for crew and spectators. Awards include finisher awards and tiered and fun-category awards with sponsor giveaways. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
