August 22, 2009

Run or walk up Overlook Trail, ride Centennial Lift down, and repeat. Teams and individuals are invited to participate in this 6-hour race up Overlook Trail on Beaver Creek Mountain- a gain of 2,100 vertical feet. Individuals or teams of 2 or 4 (co-ed and non co-ed) can compete in three categories, respectively: co-ed open, men's, and women's. All participants will receive a goody bag for their efforts.

Top finishers in each division will receive an awards and prize, with a cash purse to the top 3 racers in the men's and women's division: $500 to 1st place, $250 to 2nd place, and $125 to 3rd place.

Whether you are an experienced racer, or a casual hiker looking for a personal challenge, you'll enjoy the terrain and scenery of Beaver Creek Mountain.

View complete rules and schedule                                                      View the race map
*Note: hiking poles are allowed and encouraged.

Registration:

Online at www.active.com

Download the Registration form, and mail to the Beaver Creek Resort Company, PO Box 5390, Avon, Colorado 81620

Competitors can also register the day of the race at the base of the Centennial Express Chairlift.

Lodging:

For the Vertical Ascent race East West Resort is happy to offer a 20% discount to all guests, and a 40% discount at Poste Montane, with a 2 night minimum.  Guests can call 1-800-235-3557 and reference "Vertical Ascent" to quality for the discount.

Results from the 2008 Vertical Ascent Race
Team Results
Team Awards
Individual Results
Individual Awards