Vertical Vendetta
Blairmore, Canada • 30 May 2026
Vertical Vendetta : Event summary
Vertical Vendetta is a Vertical K held at Pass Powderkeg Ski Area in Crowsnest Pass, Alberta. The event date is May 30, 2026. Runners complete repeated climbs on the designated lift-line route until they reach a total elevation gain of 1,000 metres.
The format requires four ascents of the famous lift-line, with a somewhat gentler descent than the climb. The official distance is 9.75 km and the average grade on the climb is listed as 25 percent. The race route has multiple timing points along it and a single aid station located at the bottom of the hill.
A maximum time limit of three hours applies; if entry demand is high, organizers may run wave starts or heats assigned by registration order. Categories listed include Female, Male, Female Masters (40+), Male Masters (40+), Female Juniors (17 and under), Male Juniors (17 and under), and Non-binary / Other. The entry fee is stated as $65 plus GST. Registered participants receive a custom swag item, complimentary race photos, and a custom medal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.