Beaver Creek Uphill & SkiMo
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About the race
The Beaver Creek Uphill & SkiMo is a winter mountain race at Beaver Creek, Colorado. The event includes uphill-only, skimo (up and down), and boardmo formats on slopes above Beaver Creek Village. Racers start next to the Centennial Lift and follow Haymeadow and Gold Dust to Spruce Saddle Lodge, then descend Gold Dust and Haymeadow back to the finish near Centennial Lift.
Course highlights and stats:
- 3.9 miles loop with 2,050 feet vertical gain
- 2.0 miles uphill only with 2,050 feet vertical gain
Safety and logistics notes are emphasized for mountain conditions. Helmet and metal edges are required for the downhill portion. Avalanche gear is not required. Snowshoes are optional; footwear with proper tread is recommended. Extra clothing can be stored near Hawk's Nest Cabin or the race start/finish area. The event concludes with breakfast, awards, and a raffle at Hawk's Nest near the base of Beaver Creek.
Registration and bib pickup are available the day before and on race day at Hawk's Nest Cabin; online registration is available until the day before the race. Awards recognize the top three finishers by category and age group. Categories include uphill with skis or splitboard, uphill without skis or splitboard, skimo up and down, and boardmo. Age groups: 19 and under, 20–39, 40–59, 60 and over. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
