The VERTICAL CHALLENGE
2023

COMPETITORS, ARE YOU READY
TO EXPERIENCE THE RUSH?

We can’t wait to see you at the slopes! Enter a VC race and let’s have fun together!

2023 schedule

Whether you are a racer or a fan, check out the event calendar and find the resort that’s most convenient for you!

SNOWBOUND FESTIVAL NEW ENGLAND 2022

NOVEMBER
18, 19, 20
JANUARY

SADDLEBACK me Sun 8th

lost valley, me Sat 14th

BIGROCK MOUNTAIN, ME Sun 15th

CRANMORE MOUNTAIN RESORT, NH Sun 22th

SKI BUTTERNUT, MA Sat 28th

JIMINY PEAK, MA Sun 29th

FEBRUARY

CATAMOUNT, NY Sat 4th

berkshire east, ma Sun 5th

mcintyre ski area, nh Sat 11th

pats peak, nh Sun 12th

snow ridge, ny Sat 18th

swain resort, ny Sun 19th

NASHOBA VALLEY, MA Fri 24th

mount southington, ct Sat 25th

ski sundown, ct Sun 26th

MARCH

burke mountain, vt Fri 3th

smugglers’ notch, vt Sat 4th

saskadena six, vt Sun 5th

bolton valley, vt Mon 6th

PICO MOUNTAIN, VT Sat 11th

BROMLEY MOUNTAIN, VT Sun 12th

KING PINE, NH Sat 18th

april - vt finals

JAY PEAK, VT Sat 1st

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So we heard you were
asking about us…

Can i participate if i’m...
Yes! Sorry to interrupt, but we have age categories for everyone in both skiing and snowboarding, from boys and girls under six to men and women aged 76+. We also have an adaptive category, everyone is included! So whomever you are and whatever you like to do, we welcome you.
how often do you hold races?
We race on most Saturdays and Sundays from January through March, with a number of other days mixed in. For more detailed information regarding the 2023 event, you can check our list of tour stops located at the top of this page.
is it free? what does it cost to enter?
It’s free! All you need to participate is a resort lift ticket for the day! Our awesome sponsors pay all the costs.
is it competitive?
Sure, it’s a race. But it’s a casual competition. It’s great for first-time racers, as well as others who raced in years past! We have categories for people of different ability levels and we keep the whole atmosphere upbeat and laid-back. To benefit racers who may also want to compete in non-VC events, we have partnered with NASTAR. All the points you earn at a VC race will count toward their ranking system!
how can i make the finals?
The top three finishers in each category qualify at every tour stop. If one (or more) of those podium finishers previously qualified at another tour stop, the fourth-place (or even fifth- or sixth-) finisher gets in.
if i win, do i get a prize?
Yes, we award gold, silver, and bronze medals across genders and age groups. Plus, we have contests and free samples of cool stuff.

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