Join us for the M.W. Otto Skin & Ski, a winter celebration of endurance and community in the White Mountains! Whether you’re racing or skiing for fun, this event promises scenic trails, great company, and an unforgettable après-ski party.

Event Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026 | 12:00PM - 4:00PM

Location: Mt. Washington Auto Road Toll House

Event Note: Course conditions are weather dependent. We will finalize a race course and non-race course the day prior to the event. Stay tuned!

Registration:

GBA Members: Opens December 28th
Public: Opens January 2nd
Limited spots available

Public Registration on Jan 2nd

EVENT OVERVIEW

Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines! The 9th Annual M.W. Otto Rhode Memorial Skin & Ski is coming January 24, 2026, to Great Glen Trails! Skin & Ski the famed Mt. Washington Auto Road in remembrance of that great ole chap M.W. OTTO RHODE. With the potential of 4,618 vertical feet of skiing from top to bottom (of the road), this event is a pretty big deal! So whether you’re a newcomer to the uphill or a seasoned skimo veteran, this race is for you!

SCHEDULE

11:00 AM – Registration opens
12:00 PM – Announcements & Safety Talk
12:30 PM – Race begins
3:30 PM – Race ends
4:00 PM – Pizza & beer at the base
4:30 PM – Après-ski party at Big Day Brewing
GBA reserves the right to change road format based on weather conditions or other.

Events like Otto and Wild Corn are at the heart of GBA. They bring our community together and help fund the behind-the-scenes work that makes everything possible—from glade stewardship and tools, to signage, access coordination, insurance, permits, and safe, well-run events. In the current environment, this support matters more than ever, and we’re deeply grateful to have you as part of it.

We are excited to have you and can't thank you enough for joining the movement! See you at OTTO!