an uphill skier climbing aspen mountain on snow.

AMERICA’S UPHILL RACE

WHERE

Aspen Mountain

Gondola Plaza Start - Sundeck Finish

WHEN

Saturday, March 14, 2026

7:00am – 10:00am

A couple on skis climbing up the ski run with trees in the background

2025 Winners

Overall
Gender
Category
Team

Past results can be found on the Ute Mountaineer’s website

2025 America’s Uphill Photos

2026 America’s Uphill

Presented by Norrona with additional support from Smartwool, Skratch Labs, Aspen Mountain Ski Patrol and Aspen Snowmass

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. This traditional uphill race is put on by the Ute Mountaineer and co-Sponsored by the City of Aspen with additional support from Aspen Skiing Company.

2026 Registration opens TBD

2026 Registration ends TBD - Only 200 participants allowed

You can find out more at UteMountaineer.com/americas-uphill

Looking for accommodations for the race this year? These local hotels are offering discounts. Mentioned the race name when you call and they will give you the details or click the links below.

  • MOLLIE Aspen - 2026 space available discount of 15% off public rates - special discount code applied by clicking this link. Discounted rate covers 3/13/2026-3/16/2026.

  • Aspen Meadows Resort - 2026 special discount code applied by clicking this link. 2 night minimum stay required.

  • Aspen Square - 2026 space available discount of 10% off public rates by using the code Uphill2026 when you book through their website. Discounts valid on studio and two bedroom standard and premier rooms only. 2 night minimum stay required, 35% due at the time of booking and 14 day cancellation policy.