Racing
Perfect North Slopes offers a variety of training, practice, and racing opportunities for skiers of all abilities. If you are interested in becoming a racer, aspire to improve your skills through the gates, or just want to participate occasionally in a NASTAR race, then we have lesson programs to fit your needs. Racing and gate instruction usually occur on Intermission, which on occasion may be closed to the public for exclusive race participant use; please check our News and Snow Report for updates of the status of Intermission.
All race programs include a NASTAR season pass!
Cost of races and/or race instruction does not include lift ticket or equipment. Racers must be at least 8 years old, able to ride chairlift by themselves and ski intermediate terrain in control. There are no makeup classes, and training does occur on holidays. Participants must have a racing waiver on file each season.
Children's Doodles Race Program (Add On to Season Pass)
Registration for the 2021-2022 winter season is now closed!
Sessions:
$199 - Mondays or Thursdays 6:30PM-8PM
$249 - Sundays 9:30AM-11AM
Ages: 9-12 Years Old
Skill: Intermediate to Expert (must be able to comfortably make controlled turns down blue/intermediate terrain without stopping)
Equipment: Helmets are strongly recommended for all Race Programs.
Doodles Race is a six-week program designed to help your child embrace skiing for a lifetime of healthy and competitive fun. Our professional instructors are highly trained in helping your child excel in their skiing and racing techniques. In this progressive lesson program, your child will build the fundamental skill set that will help them master the race hill and take their skiing skills to the next level.
The Doodles Race Program is designed for both new and experienced racers who are interested in establishing or improving their racing skills. Participants will improve their general skiing ability, become more comfortable on a race course, and learn techniques used by the US Ski Team. Training will consist of technical free skiing with an instructor, as well as gate training. With participants grouped by similar skill levels, more experienced racers may use this as a stepping stone from recreational into competitive racing.
When: The program will start the week of January 3rd, 2022. Doodles runs for 6 consecutive weeks on your pre-selected day and time.
Season Passes and rentals are not included with the Doodles Race Program and must be purchased separately.
Limited spots are available, so please register early. Wait lists are available for sold out sessions.
Classes meet on your pre-selected day of the week.
Any missed lessons are forfeited.
High School Race Program
$199 per Student: 6 week program
Ages: High School Freshmen through High School Seniors
Skill: Beginner to Advanced
Equipment: Helmets are strongly recommended for all Race Programs.
The High School Race Program is for the individual racer or group of friends who would like to begin or develop their racing skills. This six week program is offered on Thursdays from 4:30PM-6:00PM, and develops both new and experienced racers. This program is similar to the Doodles Race Program, but will include an element of friendly competition between schools, even if only one student from a school participates. Some schools may use this program as a lettered athletic program, but it is not a requirement. Athletic directors are welcome to contact us for more details.
When: 2022/2023 Dates TBD
Adult Race Program
$199 per Participant: 6 week program
Ages: 18 and older
Skill: Beginner to Intermediate+
Equipment: Helmets are strongly recommended for all Race Programsl.
Are you new to racing and looking for a place to start, or perhaps you're a recreational racer and would like to improve your skill a level or two? This Monday evening program is for you! We will separate into groups by skill level, so beginners and intermediates alike can receive relevant coaching. Training emphasis will be on having fun, and improving fundamental racing skills. All training will also provide a solid basis for those skiers only wishing to race NASTAR.
When: 2022/2023 Dates TBD
Advanced Race Programs - Slalom and Giant Slalom
$199 per Participant: 6 week program (each sold separately)
Ages: 8 and older
Skill: Advanced
Prerequisites: Must have completed at least one season in the Doodles Race program or have prior race experience
Equipment: Helmets are strongly recommended for all Race Programs. Poles and shin guards are required for the Slalom Program on Tuesdays.
If you are well beyond recreational racing and looking for a path into, or advancement in, the competitive realm, these are the programs for you! There are two Advanced Race Programs, each running for 6-weeks on their respective nights from 6:30PM-8PM. Choose one night, or both as each will enhance your skill for different facets of racing.
The Slalom Program on Tuesdays, and the Giant Slalom Program on Wednesdays target the higher-level racer who wants to become more proficient in these particular race disciplines. These programs are a great fit for those who wish to experience the next level or racing prowess. Racers will benefit from the training, techniques, and discipline an organized race program provides. Training emphasis will be on having fun, and improving fundamental racing skills.
When: 2022/2023 Dates TBD
NASTAR
NASTAR stands for NAtional STAndard Race and is the largest public grassroots ski racing program in the world. Founded in 1968, NASTAR gives recreational racers an opportunity to compete and compare their scores to friends and family regardless of when and where they race using the NASTAR handicap system. Learn more at nastar.com.
Public NASTAR Racing will end for the season Thursday, March 3
NASTAR Racing is available to the public Sunday mornings and Thursday evenings. Racing happens on the Intermission slope, off the Orange chair.
- Sundays - 11:00am - 1:00pm
- Thursdays - 6:30pm - 8:00pm
$65 for season pass
$10 for day pass
NASTAR is included with purchase of any race program add-on
Ages: 7 and older
Skill: Beginner to Expert
Equipment: Helmets are strongly recommended for all Race Programs.
All races are open to the public.
Snow making on the night previous will delay all start times by 1 hour.
Registration begins one hour prior to race at the base of Intermission.
Public Races
*NEW* The Tuff Enough Challenge Downhill Race - Friday, February 4, 2022
To celebrate the 25th season of King of the Hill, we're running a special downhill race on Tuff Enough! Join us Friday for this fun event!
Cost: $15 for 2 runs
Schedule:
10:00 to 12:00 - Registration for event (Snow Sports School Office in the West Lodge)
12:00 to 12:45 - Course inspection
12:55 - Racer meeting
1:00 - First Runs
2:00 - Second Runs
4:00 - Reception and Awards on the east patio
King of the Hill - Sunday, February 6, 2022
King of the Hill is a combined event, with Downhill and Super G runs down Lower Runway, and GS and Slalom runs down Intermission. The Downhill run alone is worth the entry fee. We'll be crowning a new King and Queen, as well as medals for the top three finishers in several age and gender categories. This is the one time you can look forward to being clocked on the radar gun, with a chance to stand on the podium just like our Olympians. Entry fee for the event is only $20 for adults, $10 for kids 12 and under. Registration begins at 8:30 the morning of the event. Race begins at 10:00am. All racers shall check in at race hut by orange chairlift by 9:30. $20 for ages 13+, $10 for ages 12 and under. Ski area is still open to all other skiers and boarders, and race will be confined to a specific area.
Cost - $20.00 for adults
$10.00 for kids 12 and under
Registration for individual events 8:30-9:30am. Course inspection 9:30-10:00am
First Run begins at 10:00am
Order of runs - Downhill, Super G, GS, Slalom
2021 King of the Hill Results:
- King - Kyle Klein (7th Overall Victory)
- Queen - Divi Richardson (1st Victory)
- Prince - Kelly Shaw (2nd victory as prince)
- Princess - Ella Gunning (Over all fastest women / 2nd victory as princess)
Super NASTAR - Saturday, February 26, 2022
Cost - $10 Unlimited Runs
Registration for individual events 8:30-9:30am.
- Course inspection 9:30-10:00am.
- First Session is 10:00-11:30am - Slalom
- Course inspection is 12:00-12:30pm
- Second Session is 12:30-2:00pm - GS
Top to Bottom - Sunday, February 27, 2022
Cost - $15.00
Registration for individual events 8:30-9:30am.
- Course inspection 9:30-10:00am.
- Session begins at 10:00am
Racers will get two timed runs on three different courses, with the best time from each run on each course added together to generate a combined overall time.
Times may be used for OVSC.
Tuesday, March 1, 2022 - Advanced Nastar Slalom Championships. 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Wednesday, March 2, 2022 - Advanced Nastar GS Championships 6:30pm to 8:00pm