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!

SADDLEBACK me – REGISTER NOW!

Sunday January 8 2023

lost valley, me – REGISTER NOW!

Saturday January 14 2023

BIGROCK MOUNTAIN, ME – REGISTER NOW!

Sunday January 15 2023

NASHOBA VALLEY, MA – REGISTER NOW!

Saturday January 21 2023

CRANMORE MOUNTAIN RESORT, NH – REGISTER NOW!

Sunday January 22 2023

SKI BUTTERNUT, MA – REGISTER NOW!

Saturday January 28 2023

JIMINY PEAK, MA – REGISTER NOW!

Sunday January 29 2023

FEBRUARY

CATAMOUNT, NY – REGISTER NOW!

Sunday February 5 2023

berkshire east, ma – REGISTER NOW!

Saturday February 11 2023

mcintyre ski area, nh – REGISTER NOW!

Saturday February 11 2023

pats peak, nh – REGISTER NOW!

Sunday February 12 2023

snow ridge, ny – REGISTER NOW!

Saturday February 18 2023

swain resort, ny – REGISTER NOW!

Sunday February 19 2023

mount southington, ct – REGISTER NOW!

Saturday February 25 2023

ski sundown, ct – REGISTER NOW!

Sunday February 26 2023

MARCH

burke mountain, vt – REGISTER NOW!

Friday March 3 2023

smugglers’ notch, vt – REGISTER NOW!

Saturday March 4 2023

saskadena six, vt – REGISTER NOW!

Sunday March 5 2023

bolton valley, vt – REGISTER NOW!

Monday March 6 2023

PICO MOUNTAIN, VT – REGISTER NOW!

Saturday March 11 2023

BROMLEY MOUNTAIN, VT – REGISTER NOW!

Sunday March 12 2023

KING PINE, NH – REGISTER NOW!

Saturday March 18 2023

APRIL

jay peak, vt – wE WILL ANNOUNCE WHEN REGISTRATION HAS OPENED!

Saturday April 1 2023

FEBRUARY
MARCH
APRIL

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Finals 2023 results

COMING SOON!

WE WILL POST RESULTS SHORTLY AFTER EACH EVENT. PLEASE BE PATIENT WITH US.

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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