America's Uphill

This race is a longtime Aspen favorite.  Attracting hundreds of racers each year, the race brings together snowshoers, runners,  Nordic skiers, telemark skiers, and Randonee skiers for a 2.5 mile trek up Aspen Mountain.


Course Description

The America's Uphill begins at the base of Little Nell and climbs 3267 feet up the Aspen Mountain ski area finishing at the Sundeck Restaurant at an elevation of 11,212 feet.  The course follows Little Nell to the Bell Mountain Chair and then up Bingo Slot to Spar Gulch.  The long steep climb up Spar continues to the base of Ajax Express (Lift 3).  From here, there's a small reprieve on Tortilla Flats before the climb begins again in earnest.  At this point, the race follows a maze of trails starting up Deer Park to Pussyfoot, Silverbell, and Easy Chair, finally topping out at the Sundeck.  Inspection of the course prior to race day is recommended.

There is one aid station at the bottom of Lift 3. Fluids are available at this station.

Gear Options

Open category (stabilizers, running shoes, snowshoes, yaxtrax, etc)
Track Skis (lightweight skating/diagonal gear)
Telemark (full metal edged skis with a 3-pin or cable binding)
Heavy Metal (alpine skis, randonee bindings, plastic boots)
 

Cost & Registration
Online Registration - Click Here
PDF Registration Form
$35, $45 Race Day
$1 of each registration will be donated to Mountain Rescue of Aspen.