Luggi Foeger Uphill/Downhill Festival

4th Annual Luggi Foeger Uphill/Downhill Festival & SkiMo Race: March 25-26, 2023

The Lake Tahoe Basin’s premier SkiMo competition and an incredibly family-friendly event. Competitors race to the top of the mountain using whatever human-powered method you prefer – skins, snowshoes, running shoes, etc. – then ski, snowboard, snowshoe, or run back down to the finish line. For those of a less competitive nature, a recreational course to mid-mountain is available. The event will also include fun activities in the base area including ski boot races, live music, an awards ceremony, and more! Then, the fun continues with a winter-wildlife snowshoe hike Sunday morning.

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Schedule of Events 

Saturday, March 25, 2023

• On Snow Gear Demos presented by Tahoe Mountain Sports – 10:00am – 3:00pm  (Base Lodge “Beach” by the trail map)
• Race bib pick up and registration – 2:00pm – 4:00pm (Base Lodge Deck)
• Uphill/Downhill Race – 4:30pm (registration coming mid-February)
• Award Ceremony – 6:30pm approximately (Base Lodge Deck)

Sunday, March 27, 2022

• Winter Wildlife Snowshoe Hike, presented by Tahoe Institute for Natural Science – 7:30am (Meet on Base Lodge Deck for a 1 mile hike followed by a presentation in the base area), register online
• On Snow Gear Demos – 9:00am – 3:00pm  (Base Lodge “Beach” by the trail map)

Race Descriptions & Categories:

• Elite Luggi = 4.6 Miles (double lap) – Men’s & Women’s Divisions
• Big Luggi = 2.6 Miles (single lap – 1.3 miles uphill to the top) –  Men’s, Women’s, Men’s Masters (ages 50+), Women’s Masters (ages 50+), Youth (ages 15 & under) and Beer Luggi Divisions 
• Lil’ Luggi = 1.2 Miles (short course – .8 miles uphill to top of Wiggle) – Adult (16 & up), Youth (ages 11-15) and Child (ages 10 & under) Divisions
• Beer Luggi = Non-competitive – choose either the Big or Lil’ Luggi course and have fun. No prizes will be awarded, but your registration includes a 16oz. Alibi beer and souvenir pint glass. Cheers! 

Prizes & Awards

First place winners in each competitive division will receive prizes and top finishers will receive awards and bragging rights. All racers will be entered into a raffle for DP swag and prizes from our sponsors and partners. Participants are encouraged to race in costume and prizes will be awarded for best costumes. Beer Luggi participants are only eligible for the raffle and costume awards. Awards are designed by local artists at Tahoe Burl Theory.

Registration

Register in advance to save! Registration is scheduled to open mid-February. Check back here for the registration link…

2022 Luggi Foeger Uphill/Downhill SkiMo Race Results

Thanks to everyone who participated, volunteered and joined in on the fun during the 3rd annual Luggi Foeger Uphill/Downhill Race. Hope to see you all back next year!

Podium Finishers:

• Lil Luggi Child (10 & under): 1st: Eleanor C – 54:10
• Lil Luggi Youth (11-15): 1st: Noah H – 18:46; 2nd: Salomon M – 19:02; 3rd: Asher E – 20:12
• Lil Luggi Adult (16+): 1st: Ann Fletcher – 54:10
• Big Luggi Youth: 1st: Parker H – 54:15
• Big Luggi Women’s: 1st: Michelle Vaughan – 40:45; 2nd: Elle Wang – 49:34; 3rd: Jennifer Stoll – 55:08
• Big Luggi Men’s: 1st: Peter Hanson – 38:1; 2nd: Eric Harssema – 38:38; 3rd: Steve Pandola – 40:37
• Big Luggi Women’s Masters (50+): 1st: Masayo Terabe – 73:23
• Big Luggi Men’s Masters (50+): 1st  R. Tucker Thole – 33:48
• Elite Women: 1st: Molly T Zurn – 70:75; 2nd: Janice Heil – 74:75; 3rd: Danielle Dierker – 80:48
• Elite Men: 1st: David Sinclair – 48:12; 2nd: Patrick Parsel – 51:37; 3rd: Steve Woo – 62:10

Full results and times