Kahtoola Uphill

Event overview

The GORE-TEX Kahtoola Uphill takes place on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Arizona Snowbowl in Flagstaff, Arizona. It is a mountain race up and down the ski slopes that celebrates human-powered movement and is a fundraiser for Friends of Camp Colton. One hundred percent of race proceeds support youth environmental education in Northern Arizona. The event includes community features such as free MICROspikes demos at check-in, a costume and dance contest, and raffles.

Courses

• Cambium Fun Climb: 1 mile, 600 ft elevation gain.
• Midway Climb - Traction: 3 miles, 1,550 ft elevation gain.
• Midway Climb - Skinning: 3 miles, 1,550 ft elevation gain, for AT skis or a splitboard.
• Lumberyard Öo’mawki Climb - Traction: 3.5 miles, 2,200 ft elevation gain.
• Lumberyard Öo’mawki Climb - Skinning: 3.5 miles, 2,200 ft elevation gain, for AT skis or a splitboard.

The Öo’mawki Climb was renamed from Agassiz starting in 2025; the course remains the same.

Logistics and rules

Parking is available in numbered lots near Fremont Restaurant + Bar; several small lots and drop-off areas are restricted. Race bibs must be pinned on the front outer layer, and the timing tag must not be bent. Bibs are souvenirs and do not need to be returned. Timing mats will be used at the top of the Midway and Öo’mawki climbs for split times and results, though mats may fail in extreme cold or snow. If a racer finishes a different course than registered, that time will be removed from results unless reported to a volunteer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.