
Event Description
Winter or summer, we are always happy to be back at one our favorite venues, Mt. Abram. Join us on Saturday, March 13th for the Mt. Abram Uphill SkiMo Classic presented by TruStrength Athletics.
There will be two fun skimo options this year: a single lap and a 3-lap option. Within both options there will be a ‘skimo’ division and a ‘heavy metal’ division. Heavy metal division will be for any skis (or snowboards) wider than 85mm under foot.
For the 1-lap option, racers will choose between a two routes that include short boot packs (see map link). It will be up to racers to strategize which loop will make them faster! You won’t be able to see if someone is beating you on the other side of the mountain so keep the pedal down! All racers have the same summit transition area and descend the same route.
3-lap racers will all start the same as the 1 lap group. Racers will choose the right or left loop, then everyone will complete lap two straight up under the chairlift with two bootpacks including climbing what locals call “The Cliff.” Whomever is in the lead going into lap 3 will then choose which lap they want for the 3rd. All consecutive racers will be forced to alternate direction of lap 3.
ex. If racer 1 selects the left hand loop, racer 2 must ascend the right side loop, racer 3 must do the left side loop, etc.
All racers must have a pack or means of attaching skis to their body. This is for safety of all. If you do not have a pack please email us at trustrengthathletics@gmail.com and we will try to arrange a pack you can borrow.
Stick around after your race for a post-race Baxter Beer in the Loose Boots Lounge and around the fire pit outside!
This event will follow all Covid-19 state mandates including face masks required at all times when around other people. Please maintain social distancing whenever possible. Capacity will be limited to 50 people.
We thank our corporate sponsor for donating $1 for each mile covered in this race, to our featured beneficiary.
Overview
Ski Mountaineering
- SkiMo 1-lap (skimo or heavy metal)
- SkiMo 3-lap (skimo or heavy metal)
*Heavy metal division is for all skis (and snowboards) wider than 85mm under toe. Skimo is anything below 85mm)
- $25 —– 1-lap (Solo): Early Bird/Normal
- $30 —– 3-lap (Solo): Early Bird/Normal
*Youth 15 & under always race for $15
- Entry to race
- Baxter Outdoors: multi-use bandana buff
- Day-of race snacks and water
- Other Baxter Outdoors swag (i.e. stickers, magnets, etc)
- A cooldown beer (must be over 21)
- 9:00am: Race registration opens
- 9:45am: Race registration ends
- 10:00am: Shotgun start for SkiMo
Details
Mt. Abram, 308 Howe Hill Road, Greenwood ME
*Parking and bathroom facilities available at venue
**Please show up no later than 9:30am for a 10:00am shotgun start.
The top finisher in each age/gender category will be recognized
- Tickets are non-refundable
- Tickets are fully transferable
- All racers must sign a liability waiver prior to competing.
- All ages are welcome to race, though those under 18 y/o must sign a liability waiver on the day of the event in the presence of a responsible adult.
- Course is subject to change based on trail and weather conditions
- The race will be run snow, rain or shine except in the presence of lightning or dangerous cold, in which case a race delay or cancelation may result
- A cut off time for racers may be enforced.
- In the instance of the race being canceled due to an act of god (blizzard, hurricane, etc) a refund will not be issued. This is very unlikely.
- In the instance of the race being canceled due to shortcomings of Baxter Outdoors, a full refund will be issued to all participants.
FAQs
This course is designed for intermediate and expert atheletes alike. You will be climbing the entirety of a mountain. Nuff said.
Similar to other live events (concerts, sporting events, etc), all sales are final. If you will not be able to make your race, you are more than welcome to give your ticket to a friend or family member. Please contact our office with any issues or questions.
All ages are welcome to attend this event. Depending on the venue, age restrcitions may apply if there is a bar.