Mini Mucker SkiMo Race
December 15, 2026, January 12, 2027, February 9, 2027
Want to test your winter fitness? Get yourself dialed in for your touring season with Whitewater Athlete, former National Ski Mountaineering Team Member, and local Physiotherapist Lori Anne Donald as she leads an evening ski touring series on Tuesday, December 15, 2026, Tuesday, January 12, 2027, and Tuesday, February 9, 2027 from 5:30pm - 7:30pm.
Participants will meet in the Yurt before 5:00pm for registration and bib numbers. Warm-up and race overview at 5:30pm and the race starts at 6:00pm. Complete as many laps as you can up Lower Sluice Box to Little Mucker and back down Racer's Line in one hour by headlamp. Last lap must start before 6:50pm to count! Lori Anne will be available to answer all your touring technique and transition questions to help you optimize your next ski tour. Come out and enjoy a rare opportunity to ski at Whitewater Mountain Resort after hours and get ready for the upcoming Ymir Climber ski mountaineering races taking place at the resort January 23-24, 2027. Hot chocolate and prizes after the race at the Yurt until 7:30pm.
Register in advance to secure your spot or sign-up at the Yurt on the race days before 5:00pm with cash.
Cost: $20.00 (including tax)
Age: 19+
Meeting Place: The Yurt
There will be no refunds for comfirmed registrations.
Tentative Schedule
| 5:00pm - 5:30pm | Race Check-in at The Yurt |
| 5:30pm - 6:00pm | Warm-up, race course preview, SkiMo questions |
| 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Complete as many laps of the circuit as you can! Last lap must start by 6:20pm |
| 7:00pm - 7:30pm | Hot chocolate at The Yurt & prizing |
Required Equipment
- Skis with metal edges or splitboard
- Bindings (alpine touring or telemark)
- Boots (walk mode strongly recommended)
- Skins
- Poles
- Helmet
- Gloves
- Headlamp
- Warm layers
- Jacket
- Pack (capable of carrying skis or splitboard)
This event takes place completely inbounds, so no avalanche gear is required.