Yeti Gathering Colorado 2026
Turning 25 in Summit County
This year Yeti Gathering turns 25 – old enough to know better, young enough to still bring the fun. That’s why we can’t think of a better way of celebrating than bringing Gathering close to our home on the Front Range. We’ll be setting up shop at A-Basin Ski Resort to bring you a few days of fast descents, scenic views, and the age-old Yeti antics we know so well.
Whether you choose to ride a manual bike or an eMTB, there will be plenty of opportunities to ride with other Yeti Freaks and Yeti staff. If you find yourself on the Front Range on Thursday, swing by Yeti HQ in Golden and visit our history-filled showroom. On Friday, we’ll be taking on a high-alpine adventure straight from the resort to warm up your legs for the weekend ahead. A-Basin has some incredible trails right on-piste, and we’d love to tour them with you. When you get back to camp, Ken and the team at Moab Private Chef will be waiting to cook up a storm.
We’re mixing it up this year for the big day and focusing on Keystone’s classic bike park. We will be shuttling down to Keystone Bike Park to go all out on some lift-served party laps. Feel like pedaling? Ditch the lifts and take on our lung-busting Keystone Epic. A virtual enduro may unroll too – think you got what it takes to be crowned King or Queen of Gathering?
Once you’ve had your fill, we’ll hang out at a local joint to relax with some cold beers and great vibes before shuttling back to our campsite, where the party will be kicking off.
A milestone birthday, deep in Yeti territory, surrounded by Yeti Freaks and Ambassadors – it doesn’t really get any better than this. It’s going to be a party to remember, and all you Freaks are invited.
Yeti has partnered with H+I Adventures, MTB travel and events experts, to bring these incredible Yeti Gatherings to life.
What is the Yeti Gathering?
You’re a mountain biker. We’re mountain bikers. Let’s celebrate this.
Yeti Gathering is a long-running tradition that started 25 years ago. Beginning as a race season-ending party first held at Snowmass, CO, the Yeti Gatherings have become one of the most special traditions of Yeti Cycles, and a way to honor our Roots and Yeti Freaks.
For those who bleed Turq, the Colorado Gathering is an annual pilgrimage to share and honor our love for mountain biking, friends, family, revelry, and the great outdoors. We’ve come a long way from that first rowdy weekend in Snowmass, but the sentiment remains the same.
Along with our main Colorado Gathering, we’ve now taken stoke on the road with our Regional Gatherings! Smaller, more intimate but just as epic, our Regional Gatherings are a reflection of our ever-growing Yeti Freak family. This year, you can also find us in Oregon in May and Vermont in October.
Whether you’re a life-long ‘Freak’ or you just bought your first Yeti, it doesn’t matter – you’re invited and encouraged to join. There’s only one rule: you need to show up on a Yeti. Come meet the people behind the bikes, make long-lasting memories, and experience the ultimate MTB weekend. Time to let loose and let your Yeti ‘Freak’ flag fly.
A-BASIN, WHAT MAKES YOU SPECIAL?
For this year’s long established Colorado ‘Yeti Gathering’ we’re adding a new location to our list and heading to one of our crew’s favorite areas to ride – Arapahoe Basin. With stunning views of the Continental Divide and descents that define Colorado riding, it’s the perfect place to celebrate 25 years of riding together.
For the park rats, we’ve got a mega day planned at neighboring Keystone Bike Park. With over 55 miles of lift-accessed trails for all abilities, there’s a ride for everyone. Don’t be fooled by the uplift… we’re not taking it easy just because there’s a chairlift involved. Using the Mountain Bike United App, we’ve built a set of rides and challenges designed to keep you Freaks spinning all day. Earn your laps, stack your runs, and see who shows up at the top of the leaderboard.
Ticket Pricing
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
(More detail will be added in due course)
Friday, July 17th:
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10 am – 1 pm: Registration & check-in at HQ
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11am – 5:30pm : Friday ride from A-Basin Event Village
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6:30pm – 10.00pm: Dinner and evening entertainment
Saturday, July 18th:
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7:30am – 9:30am: Breakfast
- 9:00am – Shuttle service to Keystone Bike Park starts
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10am – 5pm: Keystone Bike Park (pass included in ticket cost)
- 3pm – 5:30pm : Post-ride drinks and A-Basin shuttle service
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5:30pm – 10pm: Dinner and evening entertainment
Sunday, July 19th
- 7:30am – 9:30am: Breakfast
- 8am – 10am: Apparel Store (subject to change nearer the time)
- 9:30am – 11:30am: Sunday morning optional unofficial ride
- 1:30pm: Final goodbyes and departure
Please note: this itinerary is subject to change. You will be sent a final schedule two weeks before the event.
THE RIDES
We are stoked to offer two days of supported rides this year:
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Friday: an on-piste classic at A-Basin (mileage, climbing and descending)
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Saturday: park day at Keystone with a guided map of the best lift serve runs or a loop for those who want to climb and descend.
We’ll be adding more detail to the website on this year’s rides soon, so make sure to check back to see what we’ve got in store.
Friday, July 17th 2026
Arriving Friday? We’ll be kicking things off with a high alpine loop straight from A-Basin.
- 9 miles
- 1881ft ascent / 2003ft descent
Saturday, July 18th 2026
Ride as much or as little as you want – but either way, you’re coming along for the ride. We’ll be out there all day, from the first lift to the last, showing you every side of the mountain!
We’ve got a collection of routes dialed for every rider of every level – from cruisey park laps to full-send missions that will leave your legs aching. Come join the crew and our Ambassadors for a proper day out at Keystone.
GPX files for each day will be sent out 2 weeks prior to the event.
GETTING THERE
Planning your trip to A-Basin? Here’s how to get to the event:
A-Basin in Colorado is located approximately 68 miles west of Denver. It is accessed via Interstate 70 (I-70), exiting at Silverthorne and traveling via U.S. Route 6 over Loveland Pass.
From the East: Take this route to event HQ.
From the West: Take this route to event HQ.
TRAINING PROGRAM
Are you a little behind in your training or do you want to be stronger for this year’s riding season? Start TODAY by grabbing the 90-day MTB Training Program from our partner Dee Tidwell here (formerly Enduro MTB Training).
It’s perfect timing to get started since there’s only three months before the Gathering, and for only one payment of $30, that’s $69 OFF normal price! (Use code YETIturqride at checkout). Coach Dee guarantees you will be fully ready to have your best Gathering and riding season yet!
