The Infamous Mardi Gras Uphill Race in Snowmass Village, Colorado
MOTHER OF ALL ASCENSIONS 2,073 FEET UPHILL RACE
Fat Tuesday, February 21 – Sunday, February 26, 2023
JOIN US FAT TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21 THROUGH SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26 FOR THE 31ST ANNIVERSARY OF THE:
Fat Tuesday, February 21 – Sunday, February 26, 2023
The 31st Annual Mardi Gras Uphill is going to be similar to the past two years. However this winter you will have only 6 days to complete the 2,073ft elevation gain course in-one-go.
So grab your snowshoes, alpine touring gear, stabilizers and/or split boards and head to Snowmass Base Village to complete the marked on-mountain uphill route to High Alpine Marketplace (formerly known as Gywns High Alpine).
This means you don’t have to show up Mardi Gras morning at 7 AM, unless of course you want to get an early start on celebrating Fat Tuesday! Be sure to dress up if you do!
REGISTRATION FEE: $30
Registration will take place online ONLY again this winter.
You may register at any time up until the event ends at 5 PM on Sunday, February 26th.
The uphill course starting slope side on Fanny Hill in Snowmass Base Village and ascending to High Alpine Marketplace (formerly known as Gywns High Alpine) must be completed in-one-go before 5 PM Sunday, February 26th. Register online, sign the Aspen Ski Co. waiver and pick your day to support the Aspen Hope Center.
Please be advised that Aspen Ski Co. Uphilling Policy remains in effect for 2023. https://www.aspensnowmass.com/four-mountains/snowmass/uphill-policy
For those with an ASC 2023 Uphill Pass, all you need to do is register, sign the MOAA waiver and do the High Alpine course in-one-go in the 6-day window.
If you do not have an ASC 2023 Uphill Pass, there will be no separate uphill pass fee for the MOAA again this winter. You MUST however initial the ASC Uphill wavier when registering and keep a copy of it with you, either printed or on your phone, when you are on the mountain during the 6-day event window.
Over $15,000 of incredible raffle prizes. Everyone wins!
GOODIE BAG & PRIZE PICK UP:
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25th – SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26th
After completing the uphill, and receiving your confirmation of doing so, participants will be able to pick up an event goodie bag and their raffle prize at the Snowmass Base Village Conference Center on Saturday, February 25th and Sunday, February 26th. (Times TBA)
So come join us and take part in this legendary Mardi Gras event! Don’t miss out on some incredible merchandise and gift certificates. Everyone wins something!
Sponsor prizes include an $800 MSR tent, Atlas snowshoes, Nite Ize headlamps and lanterns, Hot Chillys clothing, Tabasco gift sets, Crazy Creek chairs and coolers, Keen footwear, Goode ski poles, some awesome Stanley products, Thorlo socks, Osprey backpacks including many more items and gift certificates from local shops, restaurants and retailers.
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR LOCAL NON PROFIT: Aspen Hope Center!
$15 of every entry fee will be donated to Aspen Hope Center.
Do you have questions, want to volunteer or get involved with this super fun happening?
Contact Andrew by email: abevents@island.net or call 250.266.0022
For lodging options please call The Crestwood at 800.356.5949
Brought to you by Snowmass Tourism in conjunction with Andrew Bielecki Productions.
Andrew Bielecki
250.266.0022
abevents@island.net
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Looking for a place to stay for the Mother Of All Ascensions at race central? Check out Snowmass Mountain Lodging!