SnowGoat Skimo 2023 Season!
Aaaaand we are back for the 2023 skimo season! The sun has left us, the smoke is still sticking around, and the trees are starting to discard their leaves, it can only mean one thing: skiing season is approaching. Although we will need some moisture to come back for that to happen. We are saying our daily mantra to Ullr for a good hearty snow season, and with that, we have some dates locked in for next season.
Vertfest @Alpental | Saturday March 4th, 2023
Registration is set to open by Nov 1st
The Loup Loup Skimo Race (January 28th, 2023) is not part of the SnowGoat Skimo series this year, but they’ll be back and better than ever! If you’ve never raced those loups before, you’ll definitely want to check them out. Our Race Calendar page has lots of other regional west coast races up on there too with some dates confirmed for 2023. Check it out!
Pre Season Kick Off Party
November 16th, 2022 @ Cripple Creek Seattle
November is a terrible month; I think we can all agree with that. There’s not enough snow to ski yet, but it is way to wet to do anything else much fun outside. It’s a good month to curl up inside with a cup of tea, finally read that book, and rest from the summer mayhem before the ski mayhem hits. OR it’s a great month to go party with a bunch of other skimo racers at your local ski shop! Head on over to Cripple Creek Backcountry in Fremont for some skimo stoke, deals, bevvies, and some exciting announcements! Party starts after the store shuts down at 7pm. It’s free, but sign up here so we know how much beer to get!
Where’s the Crystal Skimo Race?
It is with a heavy heart that it looks like we are going to have to cancel the Crystal Skimo Race after four great years of operation. While a lot of the Crystal Mountain Patrol and Events staff really liked the race and supported it, Alterra management did not see the neccessary profit out of the race to justify the high liability risk. Without some big corporate sponsors to help offset the five digit permit fee, there is no financial viable way to make the race happen.
While we are super bummed about it, the silver lining is this is freeing up more of our time to concentrate on building the new most badass race around! I’ll stay a bit mum about it until the permit is approved, but this new season finale will definitely knock your socks off as it puts the ski mountaineering back in skimo. Wooooohoooo!
Do you recognize the name Joe Howdyshell? He was the Head Coach for the USA National Skimo Team for the past five years, so he knows what he’s talking about. He started a monthly skimo training program; time to get in your tip top shape!
Ever felt short on skills or strength during a skimo race?
This program will progress you through our Strength and Skill Hierarchies, as well as any timely education on your equipment, nutrition, race scheduling, tactics, etc.
You can expect two to five strength workouts per week, two or three skills workouts per week, and one to two Skimo Monthly exclusive educational pieces each month.
