Competitors put everything on the line in the final climbing competition, then traded rock boots for ski boots as athletes competed for $40,000 in cash.
Published June 29, 2026 01:44 pm
The only way to determine the best mountain athlete? Head-to-head competition in the top mountain sports: rock climbing, backcountry skiing and mountain biking. That’s why outside and toyota truck Team up to launch Ultimate Mountain Athlete, an unprecedented test of skill, stamina, strength and style.
In the spring, eight elite athletes – four men and four women – gathered in the San Juan Mountains of southern Colorado for Season 2 of the competition. In Episode 2, they are deep into the world famous Uncompahgre Gorge, and are competing for points in the final series of rock climbing events. After the climbing competition, the team heads to Silverton Mountain for ski mountaineering. It is a high-altitude race on some of the wildest and most technical alpine terrain in the country.
Who will prevail and get closer to being crowned the Ultimate Mountain Athlete? Tune in to find out.
