RTTO FIS Nordic Ski Race

Race to the Outhouse 2026 is cancelled

We hate to say it, but the MSSC Race Committee has decided to cancel this year’s Race to the Outhouse.

With no snow in the forecast, barely any freezing temps on the horizon, and no early-season grooming at Independence Mine, there’s just no way to put on a safe, fun race and give everyone a chance to train for it. We’d rather make the call now so everyone can plan their season.

The RTTO is a FIS-sanctioned race along the trails of GPRA (Government Peak Recreation Area) located at the base of Hatcher Pass in Palmer, Alaska.

November 14 - 15, 2026 has been cancelled

FIS LEVEL RACE

The Race to the Outhouse (RTTO) is currently scheduled as the North American opener of the 2026-27 ski race season. The RTTO is a FIS-sanctioned race. Serious competitors have the opportunity to get precious early-season FIS points. For the rest of us, it is an opportunity to wipe the dust off and get the season going.

The races are scheduled for Government Peak Recreation Area (GPRA) on homologated Nordic courses. Race format is TBD. The course homologations are posted on the FIS website; course maps from 2024 are visible to the left.

Backup location will be at Independence Mine at Hatcher Pass.

Entrants in the competitive race must have a USSS or FIS license. A “Citizen’s Race” follows for all each day after the competitive race.

Racers must pre-register online. There is no same-day registration.

Competitive-race registration will close at noon on TBD

Citizen-ski competitors may register until TBD

FIS races will start at 10am each day followed by the Citizens Race.

Race Questions: Email race.director@matsuski.org

Volunteer at RTTO: Email stephanie.larousse@matsuski.org