7th Annual Skidola: Telluride's Winter Uphill Race

  • Date Fri 12th March 2027
  • Time 5:30PM MST
  • Location Telluride, Colorado
  • Price $43.40
  • Races 4 races

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating day at the 7th Annual Skidola: Telluride's Winter Uphill Race, taking place on Friday, March 12th, 2027, in the stunning setting of Telluride, San Miguel. This exciting open-registration event invites participants to race uphill from the Town of Telluride to the breathtaking San Sophia Ridge. Competitors can choose their preferred mode of ascent—be it microspikes, snowshoes, skis, or splitboards—making it a versatile and inclusive experience for all.

Not only is the Skidola a fantastic opportunity for competitive racers, but it’s also a family-friendly event that encourages everyone to join in on the fun! Each racer will receive a stylish Skidola buff, with special prizes awarded to the top male and female finishers, the best costume, and even the middle-place racer. Plus, all proceeds from this thrilling race go towards the Peter Inglis Avalanche Education Fund, promoting avalanche education and backcountry awareness in the San Juan Mountains. Mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable day filled with excitement, community spirit, and a commitment to safety in the mountains!

Organiser's Description

The Telluride Foundation, in partnership with the Peter Inglis Avalanche Education Fund (PI Avy Fund), is hosting the seventh annual Skidola, Tellurides winter uphill race, on Friday, March 12th. The Skidola is an open-registration, on-snow uphill race from the Town of Telluride to the San Sophia Ridge. Racers can compete using microspikes, snowshoes, skis, or splitboards.

All racers will receive a Skidola buff and prizes will be awarded to the top male and female finishers, best costume, and middle-place racer. This is a family-friendly race, welcoming both competitive racers and those who just want to have fun!

All proceeds benefit the PI Avy Fund and its mission to expand avalanche education and backcountry user awareness in the San Juan Mountains.

A huge thank you to our 2026 sponsors: Jagged Edge, Alpine Bank, Disco Swell, Home Loan Insurance, a Division of Mountain West, Telluride Center for Dentistry, & Telluride Properties Forbes, Community Banks of Colorado, Alpine Club.

Bib Pick Up
Thursday, March 11th 3 - 6 p.m. at Jagged Edge (223 E. Colorado Ave, Telluride, CO 81435)
Friday, March 12th 4 - 5:30 p.m. at Oak Street Plaza (250 San Juan Ave, Telluride, CO 81435)

Skidola Schedule
4 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. Race Bib Pick up at Oak
4:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. Pies for PI Silent Auction, donate or bid on delicious pies for an excellent cause.
5:30 p.m. The Skidola Race begins!
6:45 p.m. Awards in front of Oak Patio
7 p.m. Race Timing ends

Races

  • Men on Skis/Splitboards With Skins

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & Skidola Buffs

    Fri 12th March 2027 (5:30PM MST)

    $43.40

    OPENS 08 FEB 27
  • Women on Skis/Splitboards With Skins

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & Skidola Buffs

    Fri 12th March 2027 (5:30PM MST)

    $43.40

    OPENS 08 FEB 27
  • Men on Microspikes/Snowshoes

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & Skidola Buff

    Fri 12th March 2027 (5:30PM MST)

    $43.40

    OPENS 08 FEB 27
  • Women on Microspikes/Snowshoes

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & Skidola Buff

    Fri 12th March 2027 (5:30PM MST)

    $43.40

    OPENS 08 FEB 27

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Location

250 San Juan Avenue, Telluride, 81435, CO, United States

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