Last Skier Standing
When: The weekend of February 6, 2026
Where: Black Mountain of Maine in Rumford
We're excited to host the seventh edition of the Last Skier Standing, presented by Norrona, the weekend of February 6th at Black Mountain of Maine in Rumford.
Registration is live! We have 250 lottery entries available. We will pull 185 entries from the lottery. If you cancel before Jan 15th we’ll issue you a $200 gift card to the shop. There are no cash refunds or entry deferrals / transfers. We over-admit knowing that there will be a number of participants who have to withdraw for one reason or another.
Volunteer opportunities can be found here.
Below you'll find a comprehensive list of what to expect, a few suggestions, and some tips we've learned from previous years. Please reach out with any questions or concerns and we'll follow up with any additional info if necessary.
-Andrew (619-993-5534) and Monte (201-877-5198)
WAIVERS!
- Please look here to see if we have your waivers in the system. This will help keep registration moving along!
- Here is the link for the WMSC waiver.
- Here is the link for the Black Mountain of Maine waiver.
HELMETS:
Ski helmets are required by our insurance. They must be ski helmets – mountaineering helmets are OK. YOU ONLY NEED TO WEAR FOR THE DESCENT. This is in your best interest and for the safety of the event. If you need any clarification, please reach out.
LOCATION and START DAY / TIME:
In hopes of avoiding any confusion, this event is at BLACK MOUNTAIN OF MAINE, 39 Glover Rd, Rumford, ME 04276. The start time is 10AM on FRIDAY the 6th. Event is staged at the old lodge to the looker’s left of the main lodge and load-in is via the bridge at the main lodge to preserve the nordic trails.
IF YOU CAN'T MAKE IT: Let us know so we can plan accordingly. This could be for various reasons (injury, illness, COVID). We want to prioritize participant health and well-being. You will be issued a gift card to the shop and hopefully we can bump someone off the waitlist.
PARKING: See map of where parking is allowed and the unload zone. Yes, it's a little far from the venue but it will allow the mountain to operate without interfering with customer parking.
Check-in: 8–9:30am inside the old base lodge. You’ll get your bib, swag bag, and any last-minute items. Pre-event briefing at 9:55am.
Event Staging Area: Bring your own chairs, blankets, and whatever else you may need. You will have access to the event lodge with electricity. We will not provide a tent.
The Course: Up and down the Allagash trail. Route may change based on conditions.
Rules: Safety is our priority. No outside aid. No tucking or unsafe skiing. Speed control required at bridge. Medic onsite. No alcohol or BYOB.
Mandatory Gear: Visible bibs, headlamps for nighttime laps, and side-impact rated helmets.
Suggested Items to Bring:
- Personal food & drink
- Spare skins
- Extra socks
- Blister prevention kit
- Backup gear
- A game plan
Pit Crew: Volunteers will assist with warmth, hydration, gear issues, boot drying, and charging stations.
Food and Beverage: Hot drinks, soups, snacks, meals Friday–Saturday, and ongoing aid station support.
Bathrooms: Six bathrooms at the tent plus lodge access for crew and spectators.
Awards: Finisher awards plus tiered and fun category awards with sponsor giveaways.
Flexibility: Course or timing changes may occur if it improves the event experience.