Ski racing is the next step for many recreational skiers who have already mastered the basics. If you want to learn how to take your skiing up a notch, beat a personal record, or engage in some healthy competition, read on. Anyone who has ever learned something new—so, really, every human ever—knows that the process…
At the Vertical Challenge, people of all ages and ability levels come together to hit the slopes. That’s the beauty of it! But if you’re a first-timer, we do recommend ski lessons to help you get off on the right foot. Professional skiers make it look so easy. They gracefully glide down the mountain at…
At the Vertical Challenge, first-time ski trippers can have fun both on the slopes and at our festival. To make sure they have the best experience, in this blog post we offer some tips about what should be on their packing list. If you’re getting ready for your first family ski trip, there are probably…
Today, the Vertical Challenge released its 2023 schedule. The family ski and snowboard tour will visit its largest number of resorts in five years this season. In addition, the VC will showcase the schedule and much more on a revamped ski-vc.com website. “We’re so excited to reconnect with racers at some of our favorite resorts,…
As many of you know, we have introduced a series this summer called “Meet the Crew Monday” for everyone to get to know our crew members on a more personal level. As the summer comes to a close, we wanted to highlight a very special woman who has dedicated many years to this program. Linda…
Note: This post contains mentions of mental health and suicide. If you or someone you know has thoughts of suicide, a mental health or substance use crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress, you can reach free, live support by calling or texting 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Saskadena Six has a remarkable history….
For the second consecutive year, everyone who takes The Vertical Challenge’s annual participant survey will get a chance to win a season pass from one of our host mountains near them! And we have an ADDED BONUS this year – our fabulous partners at Dermatone are offering you a FREE $10 e-gift card just for taking it! So here’s…
As alluded to in our last blog post, the Vertical Challenge has something brewing for the offseason. Traditionally, the VC solely hosts ski and board winter races, but this off-season you will not have to be deprived of the contagious Vertical Challenge energy! In partnership with our awesome sponsors, the VC promotes a healthy lifestyle,…
If you were able to tag along this year, you already know the Vertical Challenge Finals was a great representation of the year. Unpredictable, yet enjoyable! If you couldn’t attend Finals this year, mark your calendars for next year, April 1st, and keep reading for a recap of Finals Weekend 2022! As racers and guests…
You read the title of this post and thought, “What does cardboard have to do with the Vertical Challenge Finals?” Well, it turns out the last VC event before the Finals was . . . a cardboard sled race. When weather forced us to cancel ski and snowboard racing last weekend, we jumped in to help…