Kahtoola Uphill

Event overview

The 2026 GORE-TEX Kahtoola Uphill takes place on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at Fremont Restaurant & Bar, Arizona Snowbowl, Flagstaff, AZ. It is a mountain climb event on the slopes of Arizona Snowbowl and serves as the primary fundraiser for Friends of Camp Colton, with 100% of proceeds supporting youth environmental education in Northern Arizona. The event includes both uphill and downhill movement using human-powered gear.

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
• 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

Logistics and rules

Traction gear (MICROspikes, crampons, snowshoes, etc.) is allowed for all climbs; skinning with AT skis or a splitboard is allowed on the Midway and Öo’mawki events. Free MICROspikes demos are available at check-in on a first-come, first-served basis. Timing mats will be located at the top of the Midway and Öo’mawki climbs to record splits; not crossing the mats will remove a time from results, and mats may fail in extreme cold or deep snow. If a racer finishes a different course than registered, that time will be removed from results and racers should notify a volunteer. Race bibs must be pinned on the front outermost layer, timing tags must not be bent, and bibs are souvenirs. Park in numbered lots near Fremont Restaurant + Bar; certain small and drop-off lots are restricted. Raffles and a Golden Ticket raffle run alongside the event; winners do not need to be present. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.