W. L. Gore & Associates, inventor of Gore-Tex high performance fabric technologies, announced the 2015 Gore-Tex Wasatch Ski Mountaineering Race will take place during the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market All Mountain Demo on Tuesday, Jan. 20, at Solitude Mountain Resort.
The race will support the U.S. Ski Mountaineering Association (USSMA) and is open to anyone over 18 and any ability level.
“We’ve continued to see growth in popularity around SkiMo racing in the US and Europe and are looking forward to extending this new tradition that added a fresh level of energy and excitement to the All Mountain Demo last year,” said Tom Boyle, Gore strategic marketing. “In partnership with Outdoor Retailer and Utah Ski Mountaineering, the race events are a fun and engaging way to support the USSMA.”
The race will begin at 2:00 pm at the base of the Moonbeam Parking Lot at Solitude and will feature short and long course options, as well as a choice of race or recreation categories. Registration is currently open on the events page here or in person on race day at the All Mountain Demo Chill Zone. Register for the race online or onsite at the All Mountain Demo Chill Zone. The $10 race fee supports the USSMA.
USSMA sanctions and governs competitive ski mountaineering racing in the United States and works to promote and foster recreational ski mountaineering through access, resources, education and community.
