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 9, to compete in the Mardi Gras uphill race to High Alpine Marketplace.

Registration opens in late December.

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.

*Please be advised that Aspen Skiing Company uphill policy remains in effect for 2027. If you do not have a 2027 Uphill Pass, there will be no separate uphill pass fee for this event.

Learn more about uphill skiing in Snowmass here.