I’m an Athlete
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Register. Train. Win. Repeat. Brush up on all the info athletes need to know before the competition starts.
REGISTRATION OPENS FEB 1, 2024!
Registration Dates
2024 athlete registration opens up February 1, 2024!
Save the dates for June 6-9, 2024, in Vail, CO! Join our email list to stay up to date on information regarding athlete registration opening and other event updates.
Athlete Awards
Awards schedule coming soon…
Registration Packet & Athlete Gift Pickup
Main Registration on-site will be located at Golden Peak Base Lodge near The Hangout at Golden Peak and Larkspur Restaurant. More information regarding hours of operation and athlete gift pick-up coming soon.
Athletes must present valid ID at time of bib and bag pickup.
Registration CHECK-IN & Athlete Gift Pick up Hours*:
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5
Noon – 6:00 PM
Thursday, June 6
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday, JUNE 7
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday, JUNE 8
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
SUNDAY, JUNE 9
7:00 AM – 2:30 PM
*Schedule subject to change
Athlete Lounge
Kick back and recover at the Athlete Lounge!
Athlete Lounge location, times, and dates TBD.
Policies & Forms
Looking for all the technical mumbo jumbo needed to compete? Athlete waivers, tax forms, refund, cancellation and event policies are found on our Athlete Forms & Policies page.
Competition Day
Athletes should allow ample time to park in Vail, pick up their bib at Main Reg in Golden Peak, and make their way to the event start. We recommend getting to Vail NO LESS THAN 1 HOUR before your competition is scheduled to start.
Prize Purse
There’s some serious coin up for grabs, like over $130K in cash and prizes. Payouts vary by event and category. Check out specific event pages for detailed prize information.
All top finishing athletes who will receive prize money must return a completed 2022 W-9 or 8233 form to GoPro Mountain Games organizers via one of the following methods:
- Drop it off at GoPro Mountain Games Event Registration in Golden Peak during the Mountain Games
- Mail to: Vail Valley Foundation, Attn: Peggy Wolfe, PO Box 6550, Avon, CO 81620
- Email to: prizemoney@vvf.org. International competitors must also submit a completed wire information form in addition to their 8233 form.
Prize money checks will be mailed within 45 days of receiving a completed W-9 or 8233 form and wire information form (if applicable). W-9 or 8233 must be turned in by November 1, 2023, after which we will consider your prize money sum a donation to the VVF.
Competing at Altitude
The rumors are no joke. We live the high life up here in the Rocky Mountains. Getting in plenty of training prior to competing at over 8,150 feet and taking extra precautions with hydration is a must.
According to some really smart people at the Institute for Altitude Medicine, plan on drinking an additional 1-1.5 liters of water daily when at high elevations. Increasing your carbohydrate intake is also recommended – lucky for you there are plenty of pizza spots in Vail. If you’re questioning your ability to compete consult your doctor, or mom… one of them usually knows best.
