Four community skimo league races - 12/17, 1/14, 1/21 and 2/18. See – Agenda, Lineup, FAQs, and 'Read more’ for complete info.
SKIMO RACE LEAGUE
Join us for four exciting weeks of ski mountaineering (skimo) races under the lights — December 17, January 14, January 21, and February 18.
Skimo combines the endurance of uphill touring with the skill of technical downhill skiing. This friendly, community-based race series is a great way to sharpen your fitness, improve your transitions, and connect with fellow athletes ahead of the Whitefish Whiteout on January 31. Each week will feature a fresh course layout.
Online pre-registration is required and closes at 4:00 PM on race day— no exceptions. Participants under 18 must have a parent or guardian sign the online waiver .
Race all four Skimo League events and receive a $20 refund on your Whitefish Whiteout registration!!
Course descriptions for each week available in the 'Lineup' section below. Trail profiles can be accessed on Trailforks.
Update as of 12/18 - Course Selection for Each Week
12/17 - Cancelled due to conditions.
1/14 - Hellroaring Course
1/21 - Home Again Course
2/18 - Park Course or maybe Motley Blue Course
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SCHEDULE
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM Check In at Events
Mandatory. Pick up your bib and ask any questions before the race. 3915 Big Mountain Road (Events Office).
6:10 PM - 6:20 PM Competitors Meeting
Mandatory. Located at race start just before the start of the race. Cover all course rules and answer any questions.
6:20 PM - 8:00 PM Racing
A different course each week. There is a cutoff time of 7:15, where each racer must have started their final lap in their respective division. Choose you number of laps wisely!
8:00 PM - 8:30 PM Awards at the Bierstube
Recognize division winners and a small raffle for all.
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HELPFUL LINKS
Results - Typically, they are posted a day or two after the event.
Want to volunteer? - We do not need volunteers for the Skimo League, but we welcome them for our headline event, the Whitefish Whiteout! Volunteers receive a lift ticket, raffle entry, and plenty of high fives. Sign up via our volunteer page.
Are there other events like this?
Whiteout Vertical Race - January 30, 2026
Whitefish Whiteout - January 31, 2026.
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
• Love Yoga • Great Northern Cycle and Ski • Willies Distillery • Icelantic Skis • Stumptown Snowboards • Rossignol • Sweet Peaks Ice Cream • Spotted Bear Spirits • Smartwool • Sportsman & Ski Haus • Huck’s Place • Glacier Restaurant Group • Darn Tough Socks • The Lodge at Whitefish Lake • Glacier Distilling Company • Jersey Boys Pizza • Montana Coffee Traders • Grouse Mountain Lodge • Herb & Omni • The Toggery • US Forest Service • Kettlehouse Brewing •
Four community skimo league races - 12/17, 1/14, 1/21 and 2/18. See – Agenda, Lineup, FAQs, and 'Read more’ for complete info.
SKIMO RACE LEAGUE
Join us for four exciting weeks of ski mountaineering (skimo) races under the lights — December 17, January 14, January 21, and February 18.
Skimo combines the endurance of uphill touring with the skill of technical downhill skiing. This friendly, community-based race series is a great way to sharpen your fitness, improve your transitions, and connect with fellow athletes ahead of the Whitefish Whiteout on January 31. Each week will feature a fresh course layout.
Online pre-registration is required and closes at 4:00 PM on race day— no exceptions. Participants under 18 must have a parent or guardian sign the online waiver .
Race all four Skimo League events and receive a $20 refund on your Whitefish Whiteout registration!!
Course descriptions for each week available in the 'Lineup' section below. Trail profiles can be accessed on Trailforks.
Update as of 12/18 - Course Selection for Each Week
12/17 - Cancelled due to conditions.
1/14 - Hellroaring Course
1/21 - Home Again Course
2/18 - Park Course or maybe Motley Blue Course
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SCHEDULE
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM Check In at Events
Mandatory. Pick up your bib and ask any questions before the race. 3915 Big Mountain Road (Events Office).
6:10 PM - 6:20 PM Competitors Meeting
Mandatory. Located at race start just before the start of the race. Cover all course rules and answer any questions.
6:20 PM - 8:00 PM Racing
A different course each week. There is a cutoff time of 7:15, where each racer must have started their final lap in their respective division. Choose you number of laps wisely!
8:00 PM - 8:30 PM Awards at the Bierstube
Recognize division winners and a small raffle for all.
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HELPFUL LINKS
Results - Typically, they are posted a day or two after the event.
Want to volunteer? - We do not need volunteers for the Skimo League, but we welcome them for our headline event, the Whitefish Whiteout! Volunteers receive a lift ticket, raffle entry, and plenty of high fives. Sign up via our volunteer page.
Are there other events like this?
Whiteout Vertical Race - January 30, 2026
Whitefish Whiteout - January 31, 2026.
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
• Love Yoga • Great Northern Cycle and Ski • Willies Distillery • Icelantic Skis • Stumptown Snowboards • Rossignol • Sweet Peaks Ice Cream • Spotted Bear Spirits • Smartwool • Sportsman & Ski Haus • Huck’s Place • Glacier Restaurant Group • Darn Tough Socks • The Lodge at Whitefish Lake • Glacier Distilling Company • Jersey Boys Pizza • Montana Coffee Traders • Grouse Mountain Lodge • Herb & Omni • The Toggery • US Forest Service • Kettlehouse Brewing •
Lineup
SKIMO SCHEDULE
SKIMO COURSE - Hellroaring - Jan 14
SKIMO COURSE - Home Again- Jan 21
SKIMO COURSE - Park - Feb 18 - Option 1
SKIMO COURSE - Motley Blue - Feb 18 - Option 2
Good to know
Highlights
- In person
Refund Policy
Location
3915 Big Mountain Rd
3905 Big Mountain Road
Whitefish, MT 59937
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