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.