Vail Mountain Winter Uphill
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Vail Mountain Winter Uphill - Vail, Colorado
The 20th annual Vail Mountain Winter Uphill is scheduled for Sunday, January 31, 2027, at the base of the Eagle Bahn Gondola in Lionshead, Vail. The event is a winter uphill race and community climb for skiers, snowboarders and winter runners that follows groomed ski runs to a finish at Eagle's Nest.
The point-to-point course covers 3.4 km (2.1 miles) and gains approximately 2,250 feet in elevation, with a reported maximum grade of +40 percent. Racers ascend along Simba and Cheetah ski runs to the high point near Eagle's Nest. Course conditions may vary with grooming and snow; participants are asked to stay clear of snow groomers and follow on-site safety instructions.
Participants may use skin skis, splitboards, snowshoes or traction footwear. A gear drop is available at the base of the Eagle Bahn Gondola; dropped items are transported to Eagle's Nest. Breakfast and on-site awards for category and age group top finishers are provided at the finish for participants. Categories include Ski, Splitboard and Non-Ski, with multiple age groups from youth through 70 and older. A post-race raffle for entrants is held and volunteers receive refreshments.
Online registration is available in advance; day-of bib pickup is offered at Lionshead Ticket Office. Parking and transit options are listed for Vail visitors. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
