Mount Ascutney Vertical Backyard

The Mount Ascutney Vertical Backyard is a challenging "Last Person Standing" endurance event held in Brownsville, Vermont. Participants repeatedly ascend and descend 1,209 vertical feet each hour, choosing between three laps on a shorter 403-foot t-bar path or one lap on a longer, more demanding 1,209-foot ski trail route. The race continues until only one runner remains, with the total ascent equaling the height from sea level to Mount Everest's summit if completed for 24 hours.

The course offers spectacular views and is spectator-friendly. Amenities include a heated outdoors center with bathrooms, aid stations with hot food, camping spots, and water access. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.