Steep Lines and Fun Times at America's Uphill

America's Uphill is a classic here in Colorado.  The race involves ascending Aspen Mountain in the winter with shoes, snowshoes, or skis.  You go right up the ski slopes from 8,000 to over 11,200', and the steep section at the start means it's a lung-burner from start to finish.

I've been meaning to do America's Uphill forever, and I finally got around to it this year.

Here's the story from the Aspen Times.

This race, like any other, was a team effort; many thanks to:

• Brandy for waking me up when I slept through the alarm.
• Amy, Mom, and Sandy for hanging with our kids so I can train.
• Josiah's awesome workouts and guidance.
• Vitargo for providing a crucial and effective shot of energy halfway through the race.
• Vitargo, HOKA, Ultimate Direction, and my other sponsors for your ongoing support.

We're headed to the Portland area next week for the Gorge Waterfalls 50k, which looks like a blast and should be flatter and more rainforesty than Aspen Mountain.