Mt. Spo Skimo
About the race
Welcome to Spokane's only ski touring (Skimo) & splitboarding race! The entire race will be out of bounds, starting and finishing at the snowshoe/snowmobile lot.
This race is for everyone: experienced backcountry skiers looking to test their fitness, beginner uphill skiers, splitboarders, true skimo racers, and everyone in-between. Treat this like a race or just come get some turns in with great people!
Food provided
Coffee, hot chocolate, and cinnamon rolls will be provided by Old European.
Race day timing and check-in
- Starts at 8:30am, February 7th 2027.
- Check-in will be 7:45-8:15am.
Parking
Due to limited parking, please carpool. If you don't have a carpool, get a Sno-Park Parking Permit at the Ranger Station.
Course and transition rules
- Racers must stay within 5' of the established skin track and course marking (green) on the uphills.
- During downhill portions, racers must stay within 20' of downhill course markings (red).
- Transitions will take place within marked transition areas.
- If you opt not to finish the race, you MUST tell staff you have left the course.
Conduct
- Racers who are deemed to be reckless or out of control will be immediately disqualified.
The course
Skimo
Splitboard
The uphill skin track zig-zags through the trees on the lower half of the mountain, then climbs through the open south face of Mt. Spokane. The skiing is off piste, but none of it is expert terrain. A bit of the lower downhill skiing is on the summit road. Uphill skin tracks are marked with green flagging and descents with red flagging. Total elevation gain is 3,350 ft over three laps.
Gear requirements
This is a beginner-friendly Skimo event, so USA Skimo rules do not yet apply.
- You are not required to carry a beacon, shovel, probe, or backpack for carrying skis or split board, but you are welcome to.
- Required: a helmet and eye protection for the descent.
- Required: a phone or GPS device, as the upper mountain can sometimes be foggy and disorienting above the treeline.
Start and weather policy
- Although unlikely, Ponderosa Racing and Mt. Spokane Ski Park reserve the right to delay, alter, or cancel the start based on weather or safety conditions.
- All racers should be prepared for variable weather, including heavy snow, low visibility, high winds, rain, or freezing temperatures.
Race weekend schedule
Location
Spokane, WA, USA Open in Google Maps
City insight: Spokane
Spokane is the county seat of Spokane County in Washington state and the most populous city in eastern Washington. It lies along the Spokane River, about 280 miles east of Seattle, and is known as the birthplace of Father's Day. The climate is semi-arid with cold winters and warm, dry summers, so late spring and early autumn are the best seasons to race.
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