Events

Real terrain. Real snow. Real Skimo. ​ Golden, BC March 27-29, 2026 Steep Dreams is a three-day festival of ski mountaineering racing at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort in Golden, BC. Available to racers of all ability levels, these race courses highlight the sublime beauty and wild ferocity of the Dogtooth Range of the Columbia Mountains. Test yourself on the Vertical, Individual, and Teams Race courses. The weekend will also feature gear rentals, skimo clinics, awards and a banquet. Join us for a world-class ski mountaineering experience! 2026 update - Steep Dreams will serve as the 2026 ISMF North American Championships. Top athletes from Canada and the United States will battle for the title of Best on the Continent! https://steep-dreams.weebly.com/

February 28 – March 1, 2026: Cypress Mountain Skimo, West Vancouver, BC Disciplines: Vertical, Individual

February 21, 2026: Mt. Orford, QC Disciplines: Sprint (am), Individual (5pm start, bring your headlamp) Coupe des 3 sommets

February 6-8, 2026: North Star SkiMo – Kimberley Alpine Resort, BC Disciplines: Vertical, Sprint, Individual Registration: https://zone4.ca/event/2025/QBJMlk/ Volunteers Instagram  

The Ymir Climber January 23-25, 2026 Vertical Race, Individual Race, & Sprint Race Age Categories Junior: 18 & Under Adult: 19-49 Masters: 50+ Divisions Elite: Featuring some of the fastest racers in the word, this race division will challenge even the most fit ski mountaineering athletes as they go head-to-head and test their endurance, technical skills, and mountain savvy. To qualify for the points series and national team consideration, athletes must compete in this race category. Recreational: For participants with traditional backcountry skis / splitboard, boots and bindings rather than specialized SkiMo racing equipment. A combined single ski / binding weight of 1,450 gram (51 ounces) is a typical weight cut-off.

January 9-11, 2026: Castle Mountain Ski Mountaineering Races, AB Canadian National Championships Disciplines: Vertical, Sprint, Individual