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SOLD OUT!

The GORE-TEX Kahtoola Uphill is a fun, family-friendly annual mountain race up and down the slopes of Arizona Snowbowl that celebrates human-powered movement. It's also the biggest fundraiser for Friends of Camp Colton, with 100% of the proceeds supporting youth environmental education in Northern Arizona.

Choose Your Challenge

Hike up using your preferred traction gear (MICROspikes® traction, hiking crampons, snowshoes, etc.), or skin up with AT skis or a splitboard (Midway and Agassiz only). With events ranging from easy to challenging, sign up for the Cambium Wealth & Legacy Strategies Fun Climb, Midway Climb or the Lumberyard Brewing Co. Agassiz Climb, or hang out at the base and cheer on the racers.

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  Cambium Fun Climb: A 1-mile journey with a 600 ft. elevation gain. Ideal for those seeking a short but rewarding climb. (SOLD OUT for 2024)

  
  


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  Midway Climb – Traction: Tackle 3 miles and 1,550 ft. elevation gain using your preferred traction gear, perfect for a steady ascent and quick descent.

  
  


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  Midway Climb – Skinning: The same challenging distance and elevation, but for those preferring the ascent and descent with AT skis or a splitboard.

  
  


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  Lumberyard Agassiz Climb – Traction: Embark on a 3.5-mile race with 2,200 ft. climb, using your trusted traction gear for a more intense challenge.

  
  


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  Lumberyard Agassiz Climb – Skinning: For those who opt for skinning, this 3.5-mile race with a 2,200 ft. vertical ascent offers a unique mountain experience.

  
  

A Community Gathering

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  Free MICROspikes® demos: At check-in, Kahtoola offers a chance to demo MICROspikes® footwear traction. Availability is based on a first-come, first-served basis for racers and demos will be collected at the end of the race.

  
  


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  Costume/Dance Contest: Get creative and have fun! Whether you're racing or spectating, join in our costume/dance contest. It's a great way to add excitement to the day and show off your creative flair.

  
  


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  Win Exciting Prizes in Raffles: Take part in the Aspen Sports Race Raffle and the Golden Ticket Raffle for a chance to win fantastic prizes. You do not need to be present at the event to win!

  
  


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  Support a Great Cause: Your participation in the race and any donations you gather support Friends of Camp Colton. There are awesome prizes for each race, and fantastic incentives for top fundraisers!