Luggi Foeger Uphill/Downhill Festival
- Mar 22 - Mar 23, 2025
- Diamond Peak Ski Resort
- Website
6th Annual Luggi Foeger Uphill / Downhill Festival & SkiMo Race
The Lake Tahoe Basin’s premier SkiMo competition and family-friendly festival returns to Diamond Peak Ski Resort. Competitors race to the top of the mountain using any human-powered method – skins, snowshoes, or running shoes – then ski, snowboard, snowshoe, or run back down to the finish line.
For less competitive participants, a recreational course to mid-mountain is available. The weekend also features uphill demos, live DJs, an awards ceremony in the Loft Bar, and a Winter Wildlife Snowshoe Hike on Sunday morning.
About the Festival
Named in honor of Luggi Foeger, founder and original general manager of Diamond Peak, the Uphill/Downhill Festival celebrates human-powered sports, mountain culture, local craft beer, and springtime in the Lake Tahoe region.
Race Categories
- Elite Luggi: 4.6 miles (two laps), 3,315 ft elevation gain – competitive SkiMo course
- Big Luggi: 2.6 miles (single lap), 1,840 ft elevation gain – includes Masters division (50+)
- Lil’ Luggi: 1 mile family-friendly course, 450 ft elevation gain
- Beer Luggi: Non-competitive; choose any course and finish with a souvenir pint glass and a 16oz craft beer from Alibi Ale Works
Event Highlights
- Costume contest with prizes for the best outfits
- Free on-snow SkiMo and backcountry demo gear from Tahoe Mountain Sports
- Winter Wildlife Snowshoe Hike hosted by the Tahoe Institute for Natural Science
- Festive base area with panoramic Lake Tahoe views, food and drink specials, and music
Event Details
- Date: March 22–23, 2025
- Location: Diamond Peak Ski Resort, Lake Tahoe
- Registration: Early-bird pricing through March 8 (starting at $15). Register on Diamond Peak’s website
- Volunteers Needed: Course marshals, photographers, and timekeepers. Contact [email protected] to volunteer.
Safety Note
For safety reasons, competitors carrying children in backpacks will not be allowed to participate. Children must complete the course under their own power. Sledding is not permitted.
