2025 Know the Snow Skimo Rando Race

Come join us at Purgatory Ski Resort for the 6th annual Skimo (Rando) Race, a benefit and fundraiser for Know the Snow Fund, a local nonprofit dedicated to increasing accessibility to avalanche education for all ages to build a more aware community of backcountry enthusiasts in the San Juan Mountains.

There are two course options; a longer ~9.5 Miles option or a shorter 5.5 mile option. All levels of experience are welcomed. Come on out and enjoy a fun morning + support a great cause!

100% of your race entry goes towards Know the Snow Fund which has awarded 100's of avalanche education scholarhips in the San Juan Mountains.

There will be prizes for :

- THE FASTEST MALE & FEMALE

- BEST DRESSED ( Costumes are Encouraged)

- YOUNGEST FINISHER

- HEAVIEST SET UP

COURSE MAP: See Below

REGISTRATION & PACKET PICK UP:

We STRONGLY encourage early registration to secure your spot $45/race entry

Check in starts at 7am, must be checked in no later than 7:45am

RULES:

- Must have breaks or leashes

- Everything you bring up, must come down!

- Stick to the Course as you come down - no cutting corners

- Helmet Recommended

- If you see an injury - contact closest race marshal

- Have fun! Everything from Skin Suits to Costumes are recommended

SPONSORS!

Huge Shout out to our sponsors this year including Purgatory, Thread Metal Stone, Cripple Creek Backcountry, BCA, HEST, Bread and Carver's Brewing!

Host or Publisher Know the Snow Fund