Vertfest - Central Oregon Avalanche Center

After you're done with the Ascension Race here in Mount Shasta, head on up to Oregon to keep the stoke going!

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COAC’s VertFest will be held at Mt. Bachelor on Sunday, February 8, 2026 in cooperation with Mt. Bachelor.

The Mt. Bachelor VertFest race is challenging but is meant to be fun as well. Participants will include everything from the superhuman SkiMo racers (man those guys/gals are fast) to recreational backcountry enthusiasts out in costume. This is a celebration of the backcountry and winter tribe. Slog it out with some friends, don your most insane costume, work off those winter beers, or just come CELEBRATE!!!

PLEASE NOTE: You will not be able to sign-up for the event on race day.  You must register before packet pick up concludes Saturday, Feb. 08 at 7 p.m.