Presents...
The TruStrength Uphill Cup Series

TS is proud to bring our Uphill Cup series to Western Maine again for the 2026 season with an schedule of three races! We are excited to announce a new race venue at Cannon Mt NH! Courses will differ each month, we will have events suitable for casual tourers as well as spandex clad racers, points will be kept from month to month, prizes will be given, and many fun memories will be made.

2026 UPHILL CUP RACE SCHEDULE

Jan 11 - Mt Abram

Feb 1- Mt Abram

(Weather back up Feb 8)

Mar 1st- Cannon Mt

AND DON'T MISS OUR 24 HR VERTICAL! (Solo, 2 & 4 person relays)

Saturday - Sunday March 14-15

TruStrength Tomorrow

24 hr vertical Benefit challenge Mt Abram

24 HOUR SIGN UP

Map Race #1

Each event has two formats to choose from:

Individual Full Course Format:

Racers should expect approximately 4k of vert and skiing on variable terrain. If conditions allow, racers should be able to ski ungroomed terrain up to a double black diamond difficulty.

Racers must wear a helmet at all times and be able to securely attach skis to their body during bootpack sections.

Racers must follow designated uphill, downhill, bootpack sections, and transition areas.

Two Hour Laps Format: (Time frame may change depending on location of the event)

Racers should expect approximately 1k of vert for each lap and are required to follow a designated uphill route.

Helmets are required for downhill skiing

Laps must be started within the 2 hour time limit to count.

This format accommodates ANY level of downhill ski ability

Once you have decided your format, we further categorize you by the gear you are using:

Lightweight “skimo” gear = Under 80mm underfoot ski width

Traditional “ heavy metal” gear = Over 80mm underfoot ski width, this includes telemark gear.

Other = Splitboards, etc.

TruStrength "Uphill Will" 24 Hour Skimo

This annual fundraiser event challenges skiers to see how much vertical they can climb on ski, in 24 hours! Will you be able to climb the equivalent of Mt Washington? Or Mt Whitney? Or the Great One Denali? What about Everest in a day!?! (Our current course record is 44,000 ft, come set the new one!)

New this year we are introducing a team relay! How far can you go?!

Cedar W still sporting a big smile while pushing thru the night

G Miller ripping turns into the morning!

The year we skiied 24"+ of powder for 24 hours!

Kids Rock Climbing Program

Upcoming Sessions:
Programs are all $100
Fall 2

8-12 yrs old - (8 Spots available)

Fri 330-430pm
Nov 7-Dec 19

13-18 yrs old (12 Spots available)

Wed 215-330pm
Nov 5-Dec 17

Winter 1
8-12 yrs old - (8 Spots available)

Fri 330-430pm

JAN 9 - FEB 13

13-18 yrs old (12 Spots available)

Wed 215-330pm

JAN 7 - FEB 11

Winter 2

8-12 yrs old (8 Spots available)

Fri 330-430pm

FEB 27- APR 3

13-18 yrs old (12 Spots available)

Wed 215-330pm

FEB 25- APR 1

TruStrength Athletics continues offering its kids rock climbing programs. Each session is 6 weeks long and introduces kids to the dynamic sport of bouldering! Our instructors cover sport safety, climbing techniques and problem solving during these 1 hour weekly sessions. We also use a slackline for balance work and the TreadWall for climbing stamina! This course will raise your athlete's confidence level as well as their fitness.

Registration is limited!
Please email us (Subject line: kids climbing) with your child's information, the session and group they are registering for.

Teen Uphill Ski Program

TruStrength Athletics is thrilled to bring the sport of uphill ski touring to the Oxford Hills teenage community. With the help of our non profit TruStrength Tomorrow, we knocked down the barrier to entry completely and provide everyone in the program with coaching, all of the necessary gear, and the opportunity to get outdoors while trying something new.

Details

Previous downhill ski experience is REQUIRED. We do not teach the fundamentals of alpine skiing.

Transportation to and from the ski mountain is NOT always provided by one of our coaches. Students who are licensed should coordinate with others to carpool if possible.