Snowbird, UT, Utah
Karl Meltzer's legendary mountain race at Snowbird ski area. A skyrunning classic with extreme alpine terrain, scree fields, and exposed ridgelines above 10,000 feet. One of the gnarliest 50Ks in the country.
| Name | Mile | Elevation | Crew Access | Drop Bag | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hidden Peak | 7 | 10,800 ft | No | No | — |
| Mineral Basin | 14 | 9,600 ft | No | Yes | — |
| Baldy Summit | 20 | 11,000 ft | No | No | — |
| Peruvian Gulch | 26 | 9,200 ft | No | No | — |
| Segment | Miles | Terrain | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start to Hidden Peak | 0–7 | climb | extreme | Massive climb on ski slopes. Hands on knees. |
| Hidden Peak to Mineral Basin | 7–14 | rolling | hard | Alpine ridgeline. Scree fields. |
| Mineral Basin to Baldy Summit | 14–20 | climb | extreme | Final summit push. Exposed. |
| Baldy Summit to Finish | 20–31 | descent | hard | Steep descent back to Snowbird. |
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