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Ninety Pound Rucksack Challenge

Ninety Pound Rucksack Challenge

Wednesday February 18th, 2026, from 5:00 PM

2026 Ninety Pound Rucksack Challenge

February 18, 2026 17:00

Join us for the 2026 Ninety Pound Rucksack Challenge: 81st anniversary of the Riva Ridge Climb! Grab your skins/snowshoes, rucksacks, and gather your friends to honor the tradition and roots of American skiing.

The Ninety Pound Rucksack Challenge is an annual ski mountaineering event that honors the legacy of the 10th Mountain Division, their historic World War II ascent of Italy's Riva Ridge and their post-war contributions to American skiing.

NOTE: Night skiing will also be available from 4 pm until 8 pm

White Pass Event Details:

  • Date: February 18, 2026

  • Time: 17:00 Start

  • Check in: 16:00 - 18:00

    • In the "Sunroom" located on the south side of the Day Lodge.

      • Please check out after you descend.

  • Route: Cascade (View Map Below)

How to participate:

  1. Register for the challenge. Entry is FREE!

  2. Gather your gear:

    • Touring set up (skins or snowshoes)

    • Headlamp

    • Snow gear

    • If you're up to the weighted challenge: bring water bottles full of water - you can empty them at the top prior to your descent

  3. Recruit your friends! The more the merrier when climbing mountains. Each participant must go through the registration process.

  4. We have snowshoes available for rent, which can be purchased during the registration process.

Climbing Route