Charge into cosmic adventure at the 12th Annual Shasta Ascension Backcountry Race on January 24, 2026, a thrilling ski-mountaineering competition presented by the Friends of the Mount Shasta Avalanche Center. This challenging alpine race invites backcountry skiers and splitboarders to climb and descend advanced terrain under their own power, with categories for adults and groms in the popular Shasta Ascension Junior Course. Embrace this year’s “Cosmic Ascension” theme by racing in your most creative alien-inspired costume for a chance to win special prizes—all while supporting vital avalanche safety education.
With a $1,000 prize purse for the top three male and female finishers and an awards ceremony at 12:30 PM, this event blends high-stakes competition with vibrant community spirit. Whether you're a seasoned ski-mo racer or a junior rider ready to charge, the Shasta Ascension delivers an unforgettable day of winter endurance, creativity, and commitment to backcountry safety on the majestic slopes of Mount Shasta.
Jan 24, 2026
Distance — 14 & under
Type — Others, Running
10:00
Free
Jan 24, 2026
Distance — 15 - 17 yo
Type — Others, Running
10:00
$23.39
Jan 24, 2026
Distance — Heavy Metal - More than 2900 grams
Type — Others, Running
10:00
$50.00
Jan 24, 2026
Distance — Skiing - Under 2900 grams
Type — Others, Running
10:00
$50.00
Jan 24, 2026
Distance — Splitboard
Type — Others, Running
10:00
$50.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for January in McCloud.
McCloud is a city in Siskiyou County in the Shasta Cascades region of California.
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