SkiMo Highlights 2027: Are you ready to #SPEEDUP?

Winter 2026/27 is going to be fast! A series of exciting events and competitions awaits SkiMo athletes, make sure to mark these dates in your race calendar. DYNAFIT stands for speed like no other brand, and we’re excited to support some of the most thrilling ski mountaineering races again this season, welcoming ambitious amateur athletes and professionals alike. Our focus is on three key events that perfectly capture the passion and ambition of SkiMo enthusiasts: the Jennerstier, the Streif Vertical Up and the Sellaronda Skimarathon.

Jennerstier

One of the first competitive highlights of the season awaits SkiMo athletes in the Berchtesgaden region. The “Jennerstier” (Beast of Jenner) takes place under the patronage of DYNAFIT. Held on the edge of Germany’s only Alpine National Park, it is considered the oldest and most challenging ski mountaineering race in Germany. Around 600 athletes have the opportunity to put their skills to the test in three disciplines: Sprint, Vertical and Individual!

• Date: February 4–7, 2027
• Location: Schönau am Königssee, Germany
• Registration: Opens in December 2026

Streif Vertical Up

Where the world’s best downhill skiers usually race down the mountain, the Vertical Up takes things in the opposite direction: in February, participants tackle the legendary Streif in Kitzbühel at night. The Speed category covers 3.3 kilometers, 860 vertical meters and gradients of up to 85%. Equipment is entirely up to you – whether touring skis, snowshoes or spikes, anything powered by your own muscle strength is allowed. The fastest athletes complete this steep “wall” in only 30 minutes!

• Date: February 27, 2027
• Location: Kitzbühel, Austria
• Registration: Closed

Sellaronda Skimarathon

Four passes, two teammates and one shared challenge: during the Sellaronda Skimarathon, athletes circumnavigate the Sella massif at night. Covering around 42 kilometers and 2,700 vertical meters, the route crosses the Pordoi Pass, Sella Pass, Gardena Pass and Campolongo Pass. Alongside endurance and solid skiing skills, teamwork is key.

• Date: March 19, 2027
• Location: Arabba, Italy
• Registration: Opens January 11, 2027

geht.steil.

The “geht.steil.” event series, supported by DYNAFIT, brings ski touring enthusiasts together in the Innsbruck area. With five short and intense Vertical races and one Individual race, there’s plenty of sporting action to look forward to. Whether you’re chasing your personal best in the Race category or climbing at your own pace in the Backpack category, the focus is on enjoying ski mountaineering and sharing the mountain experience. Six events at different locations around Innsbruck await during the 2026/27 winter season.

• Date: December 18, 2026; January 8 and 29, 2027; February 10, 13 and 26, 2027
• Location: Seefeld, Mutters, Mieders, Axamer Lizum and Patscherkofel (Austria)
• Registration: Opens November 1, 2026

Patrouille des Glaciers – back in 2028

The Patrouille des Glaciers (PDG) is considered one of the world’s most challenging ski mountaineering races. Originally established by the Swiss Army in 1943, this legendary race takes athletes across demanding high-alpine terrain from Zermatt to Verbier. Extreme altitudes, long distances and challenging conditions make the PDG a unique test for elite athletes and ambitious amateurs alike. Following the 2026 edition, this historic race will return in April 2028.

• Date: April 2028
• Location: Zermatt, Switzerland

More skimo events

Pierra Menta (FR): March 10–13, 2027. The Pierra Menta is one of the great classics of ski mountaineering. Since 1986, this stage race in Arêches-Beaufort, France, has challenged the international SkiMo elite. Over four days, teams of two tackle a total of around 10,000 vertical meters. To website

Trofeo Mezzalama (IT): April 17, 2027. High-alpine terrain, spectacular glaciers and passages above 4,000 meters: the Trofeo Mezzalama is one of the great classics of ski mountaineering. Teams of two follow a route from Breuil-Cervinia across the Monte Rosa massif to Gressoney-La-Trinité. To website