Mother of All Ascensions Uphill Race

The Mother Of All Ascensions is back! 

The Mother of All Ascensions is the best way to kick off Mardi Gras celebrations. Grab your snowshoes, alpine touring gear, stabilizers, and/or split boards and head to Snowmass Base Village on Tuesday, February 17th, to compete in the infamous Mardi Gras uphill race to High Alpine Marketplace.

Registration opens in late December. Visit the complete event page for all details.

Entry Fee: $60 ($30 from each entry goes to the Hope Center)

The uphill course starts slope side on Fanny Hill in Snowmass Base Village and ascends to the High Alpine Marketplace. Register online, sign the Aspen Skiing Company waiver, and show up Tuesday February 17th to get a climb on.

A post-race party follows the race at the Collective in Snowmass Base Village.

*Please be advised that Aspen Skiing Company uphilling policy remains in effect for 2026. If you do not have an ASC 2026 Uphill Pass, there will be no separate uphill pass fee for this event.

Pick up your bib and get your goodie bag after registering. Pickups will be in the Buttermilk Room at the Snowmass Conference & Events Center in Snowmass Base Village:

Sunday, February 15th, 12:00–5:00pm

Monday, February 16, 3:00–6:00pm