Welcome
The Wasatch Powderkeg is a backcountry ski race in the heart of the central Wasatch mountains, just outside of Salt Lake City.
The PowderKeg is a 5 day event with 4 days of racing including the vertical, individual, mixed relay, and sprint disciplines of skimo racing.
Don't own spandex? That's ok -- the Powderkeg celebrates those that love the backcountry by offering recreational and youth divisions.
Each racer will receive an entry into our legendary raffle, which is made possible by our awesome sponsors.
Join Utah's annual backcountry celebration!
Updates for 2025
The Wasatch Powderkeg is the National Championships for all race disciplines. Results from the PowderKeg will help select the team to compete at the World Championships in Switzerland.
The Wasatch Powderkeg will be the debut Mixed Relay race in the USA in the leadup to the Olympics.
PowderPint race continues! Offering an introductory skimo race for our 10 and under athletes.
The Powderkeg is a USA Skimo sanctioned race, and will abide by USA Skimo rules and regulations for those interested in racing the race division.
Those not interested in racing for the championships are still welcome in the long or short course, but will be in a separate wave.
