$60 for individuals or $200 for 4-person team gets you:

• two runs on a Giant Slalom course
• a full-day lift ticket ($53 value)
• lunch ($10 value)
• a chance to win prizes (valued between $15 and $1,000 each)

The Ski Challenge Race is a blast for skiers of all abilities. The recreational Giant Slalom course is set on a blue run (lower Wonderbump) and is similar to a Nastar race. The race is open to everyone 6 or older and no prior racing experience is needed.

Raise Money to Enter

You can just pay the minimum entry fee or you can raise more than a minimum entry fee to help us finance our programs for people with disabilities. Who could you approach to raise money? Ask your family, friends, co-workers, or your boss. You'd be surprised how many people know and support Colorado Discover Ability! They'd be glad to support your efforts.

Determining the Winners

Individual Racers:

Teams:

Racer Classification

The Ski Challenge Race is designed to promote fair competition amongst recreational skiers of similar ability levels. Winning a ski race is no less thrilling for a beginning skier than it is for an elite racer. The Ski Challenge Race is tailored to accommodate all the skiers. Participants will compete in classes based on skier's age and gender. Each class (group) will be given a start time to ensure that racers in the same class get to compete in similar environment (snow conditions, weather, race course condition, etc.). The Ski Challenge Giant Slalom race will be decided by two runs (best time). The second run will be held on the same piste and on the same course.

Classification of Racers

Race Format

• Single GS Course
• 2 Runs
• Random Seeding (bibs and start times issued in ascending order during registration)
• about 16 gates
• Pitch: 25%
• Scoring (time based):
  • A team score is the total time of all 4 competitors, best combined run time.
  • Individuals ranked by class with the best run time.
• Competitors will be timed by Brower Wireless Timing System or by Tag Heuer Wired Automatic Timing System, operated by the Powderhorn Race Club. Race results are entered, computed and compiled using a Ski Club Software from Split Second, Inc.

Race Location

The main race course will be located on the lower part of Wonderbump trail at Powderhorn Resort. Take the main quad chairlift ("Take Four") to Midway (middle station) and exit to your left.

Race Rules

Important! Download and read the Race Rules. (in PDF format)

Get Ready for the Race!

Registration for 2011 will be open in November 2010.