2025 GORE-TEX Kahtoola Uphill
- Date Sat 8th February 2025
- Location Flagstaff, Arizona
- Price $49.64 - $92.34
- Races 5 races
- Distances 1 Mile
Event summary
Mark your calendars for an exhilarating day of mountain racing at the 2025 GORE-TEX Kahtoola Uphill, taking place on Saturday, February 8, 2025, in the stunning Flagstaff, Coconino region! This annual event invites participants of all skill levels to embrace the spirit of human-powered movement as they race up and down the picturesque slopes of Arizona Snowbowl. Choose your adventure from a variety of race distances, including the sold-out Cambium Fun Climb at 1 mile with a 600 ft. elevation gain, the Midway Climb featuring both traction and skinning options over 3 miles with 1,550 ft. of elevation, or the more challenging Lumberyard Agassiz Climb at 3.5 miles with a demanding 2,200 ft. ascent.
Beyond just a race, the GORE-TEX Kahtoola Uphill is a vibrant community gathering that supports FRIENDS OF CAMP COLTON, with 100% of the proceeds funding youth environmental education in Northern Arizona. Expect exciting activities like costume and dance contests, free MICROspikes demos, and thrilling raffles with fantastic prizes! Whether you're racing, cheering from the sidelines, or taking part in the festivities,
Beyond just a race, the GORE-TEX Kahtoola Uphill is a vibrant community gathering that supports FRIENDS OF CAMP COLTON, with 100% of the proceeds funding youth environmental education in Northern Arizona. Expect exciting activities like costume and dance contests, free MICROspikes demos, and thrilling raffles with fantastic prizes! Whether you're racing, cheering from the sidelines, or taking part in the festivities,
Organiser's Description
SAVE THE DATE FEBRUARY 8, 2025
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 [https://friendsofcampcolton.org/], 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 [https://www.cambiumwls.com/] Fun Climb, Midway Climb or the Lumberyard Brewing Co. [https://lumberyardbrewingcompany.com/] 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 [https://runsignup.com/Race/GORETEXKahtoolaUphill/Page/raffle] and the GOLDEN TICKET RAFFLE [https://runsignup.com/Race/GORETEXKahtoolaUphill/Page/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 [https://friendsofcampcolton.org/]. There are awesome prizes for each race, and fantastic incentives for top fundraisers!
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 [https://friendsofcampcolton.org/], 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 [https://www.cambiumwls.com/] Fun Climb, Midway Climb or the Lumberyard Brewing Co. [https://lumberyardbrewingcompany.com/] Agassiz Climb, or hang out at the base and cheer on the racers.
*
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)
*
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.
*
MIDWAY CLIMB SKINNING: The same challenging distance and elevation, but for those preferring the ascent and descent with AT skis or a splitboard.
*
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.
*
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
*
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.
*
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.
*
WIN EXCITING PRIZES IN RAFFLES: Take part in the ASPEN SPORTS RACE RAFFLE [https://runsignup.com/Race/GORETEXKahtoolaUphill/Page/raffle] and the GOLDEN TICKET RAFFLE [https://runsignup.com/Race/GORETEXKahtoolaUphill/Page/raffle] for a chance to win fantastic prizes. YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE PRESENT AT THE EVENT TO WIN!
*
SUPPORT A GREAT CAUSE: Your participation in the race and any donations you gather support FRIENDS OF CAMP COLTON [https://friendsofcampcolton.org/]. There are awesome prizes for each race, and fantastic incentives for top fundraisers!
Races
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Cambium Fun Climb
Incl. $4.64 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 8th February 2025 (5:00PM EST)
$49.64
OPENS SOONThe Cambium Fun Climb is the shortest race course and the most fun! With a length of one mile, the course starts and ends outside of the Fremont Restaurant & Bar, climbing around 600 feet up Southern Belle and coming down North Star. -
Midway Climb - Traction
Incl. $5.99 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 8th February 2025 (5:00PM EST)
$70.99
OPENS SOONPlease select this race if you are using Kahtoola MICROspikes or other traction devices to ascend and descend. The Midway Climb is deceiving since it climbs 1,550 feet (and the longest course is only about 600 feet higher). The course starts and ends outside of the Fremont Restaurant & Bar, climbing up Southern Belle to Lower Ridge and coming down Midway Catwalk to Lower Bowl, for a total length of 3 miles. -
Midway Climb - Skinning
Incl. $5.99 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 8th February 2025 (5:00PM EST)
$70.99
OPENS SOONPlease select this race if you are skinning up and descending on skis or a splitboard. The Midway Climb is deceiving since it climbs 1,550 feet (and the longest course is only about 600 feet higher). The course starts and ends outside of the Fremont Restaurant & Bar, climbing up Southern Belle to Lower Ridge and coming down Midway Catwalk to Lower Bowl, for a total length of 3 miles. -
Lumberyard Agassiz Climb - Traction
Incl. $7.34 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 8th February 2025 (5:00PM EST)
$92.34
OPENS SOONPlease select this race if you are using Kahtoola MICROspikes or other traction devices to ascend and descend. The Lumberyard Brewing Company Agassiz is the biggest challenge! Climbing up nearly 2,200 feet, this course starts and ends outside of the Fremont Restaurant & Bar, goes up Southern Belle to Lower Ridge to Upper Ridge and comes down Spur Catwalk to Lower Bowl for a total length of 3.5 miles. -
Lumberyard Agassiz Climb - Skinning
Incl. $7.34 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 8th February 2025 (5:00PM EST)
$92.34
OPENS SOONPlease select this race if you are skinning up and descending on skis or a splitboard. The Lumberyard Brewing Company Agassiz is the biggest challenge! Climbing up nearly 2,200 feet, this course starts and ends outside of the Fremont Restaurant & Bar, goes up Southern Belle to Lower Ridge to Upper Ridge and comes down Spur Catwalk to Lower Bowl for a total length of 3.5 miles.
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