February 1 - Meadow Mountain SkiMo Clinic
Date, Location & Time
Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026 | Minturn - Meadow Mountain | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.*
*Date, location and time are subject to change
Register!
To register online, go to register.vailrec.com>>>Programs>>>Races>>>Winter Races
Online Registration closes at 10 p.m. on Saturday
Want to learn more about skin skiing as another winter activity?
We've got you covered! A beginner & intermediate skin track clinic will be held at Meadow Mountain on February 1 for those new to skimo racing. Taught by local backcountry enthusiast Dawes Wilson, the clinic will go over basic skin track skills including kick turns, traction at the limit, pole use, boot packing and transitions as well as a preview of Saturday's race course, time permitting. The clinic is $25 and preregistration is encouraged as participation is limited. Bring required race gear: helmet, backpack, tension devices.
The clinic will take place from 10-1 p.m.. The first half of the clinic will be focused on learning the basic skills of skimo in a group setting. The second half of the clinic will be emplementing the skills learned out on the Bullwheel skin track. This skin track is perfect for practicing your skimo skills with step turns, steep inclines, transitions & boot packing.
Stay tuned for more information!
Cripple Creek Backcountry
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Cripple Creek Backcountry in Avon a large selection of gear for racers to demo or rent. They are located at 82 E Beaver Creek Blvd #102, Avon, CO 81620. CCBC will be offering 20% off rentals when showing your winter race bib!
Alpine Quest Sports
Alpine Quest Sports has a large selection of backcountry skis and mountaineering equipment. They are located at 34510 US-6, Edwards, CO 81632. AQS will be offering half off rentals and 20% off anything ski related on January 24 from 12-6 p.m.
Vail Nordic Center
The Vail Nordic Center has a small selection of SkiMo race equipment if you're looking to upgrade to a lighter set up. They are located at 1775 Sunburst Dr, Vail, CO 81657.
A Huge Thank You To All Of Our Amazing Sponsors For The 25/26 Winter Races!
The VRD's Winter Races is yours thanks to our title sponsor Bloch Ongert Injury Law. Thank you to our presenting sponsors Vail Resort, Beaver Creek Resort, Arrowhead Metro District, The Krueger Family and the Vail Nordic Center. Thank you to our partners at The Steadman Clinic, US Foods, Alpine Wine & Spirits, 10th Mountain Whiskey & Spirit, Vail Brewing Company, Montana Skins, First Bank, Alpine Quest Sports, Dynafit, Vail Mountain Coffee & Tea, Skratch Labs, Best Day Brewing, and Cripple Creek Backcountry. Thank you to the United States Forest Service for protecting and maintaining these areas for us to enjoy.
