Our blog is where you’ll find updates on upcoming races, highlights from past events, and tips to help families make the most of their ski days.
We also feature training advice, behind-the-scenes stories, and spotlights on the sponsors who help make our events possible. Whether you’re racing, cheering, or just looking for a fun winter festival atmosphere, our blog is your hub for everything Vertical Challenge.
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Are Ski Racing Events Too Intimidating for Kids? Here’s the Truth
Let’s be honest, when most parents hear “ski racing,” they picture intense competitions with serious-faced kids, stressed-out parents shouting from the sidelines, and an atmosphere that feels more like a pressure cooker than a fun day on the mountain. We get it! Those stereotypes exist for a reason, and frankly, some ski racing events do…
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Downhill Both Ways: Tales from the Vertical Challenge
Blog Series Vol. 1 – January 2024 Welcome to “Downhill Both Ways,” our new monthly behind-the-scenes blog series where we share the real, ridiculous, and often hilarious challenges that come with producing the Vertical Challenge—a free amateur ski and snowboard race series traveling across the Northeast. The Jumper Cable Fiasco and the Frozen Fridge Van…
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From The Vertical Challenge to Competitive Ski Racing
The Bermant Family As many of our loyal followers know, the Vertical Challenge operates solely for the benefit of its families and the ski community. It is a place for young skiers to be introduced to racing, for families to enjoy their day at the mountain, and to engage with new healthy products. Some say…
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The Purpose of the Vertical Challenge
The Vertical Challenge’s purpose is to provide an inclusive environment for families to engage within the community and try ski/snowboard racing. We operate solely for the benefit of the mountain, our sponsors, and the community. The Clark family is a perfect example of why we operate and what we want families to be able to…
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Expect the Unexpected – VC and NASTAR Championship Blog #3, Robyn Loverro
Our last out of the three racers who qualified for the Vertical Challenge Finals and went to the NASTAR Championship is Robyn Loverro. Robyn raced in the women’s skiing category, ages 45-49. Although Robyn has a lifelong relationship with skiing, she stumbled upon the Vertical Challenge by chance. Robyn was dropping off her daughter at…
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Two Medals in the Matter of Days
As previewed in our last blog, three racers made the huge accomplishment of earning spots to compete in both the Vertical Challenge finals and the NASTAR national championship. We heard from Shirley in our last blog (can we link to our last blog here once it’s posted) about how she cultivated a passion for skiing…
