Aonach Mor Uphill (New Year)
Spean Bridge, United Kingdom • 1 Jan 2026
Aonach Mor Uphill (New Year) is Lochaber AC’s winter uphill race at Nevis Range Ski Centre, Torlundy, Fort William. The 4 km course climbs about 610 m up Aonach Mor, delivering a demanding winter ascent with dramatic scenery. Entrants must carry or wear full body covering kit (waterproof jacket with taped seams, waterproof overtrousers, warm hat and gloves); kit checks occur at registration.
The event is online-only, capped at 150 entries, with a £15 entry fee. Refreshments (soup and roll, tea or coffee) are provided at Snowgoose Cafe. If weather disrupts the gondola, an alternative route is used with prize giving at the bottom or top.
Racers can send a bag up the gondola and ride down for free. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.