Racing
Racing Programs
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.
NASTAR
$65 for season pass
$10 for day pass
NASTAR Season Pass is included with purchase of any race program add-on
NASTAR Racing Times:
Sundays - 11:00am - 1:00pm
Thursdays - 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Requirements:
Ages: 7 and older
Skill: Beginner to Expert
Equipment: Helmets are strongly recommended for all Race Programs
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.
NASTAR Racing is available to the public Sunday mornings and Thursday evenings. Racing happens on the Intermission slope, off the Orange chair.
All races are open to the public.
Snow making on the night previous will delay all start times by 1 hour.
NASTAR does not run when the Intermission run is closed. Check the current Snow Report
Participants must have a racing waiver on file each season
High School Race Program
6 week program
Thursdays - 4:30PM-6:00PM
Begins: TBD
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Ages: High School Freshmen through High School Seniors
Skill: Beginner to Advanced
Equipment: Helmets are strongly recommended for all Race Programs.
All race programs include a NASTAR Season Pass!
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 program will include an element of friendly competition between schools, even if only one student from a school participates.
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.
High Performance Ski Program
6 week program
Mondays - 6:30PM-8:00PM
Begins: TBD
Register Here
Ages: 18 and older
Skill: Beginner to Intermediate+
Equipment: Helmets are strongly recommended for all Race Programs
All race programs include a NASTAR season pass!
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.
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.
Advanced Race Programs - Slalom and Giant Slalom
6 week program (each sold separately)
Slalom - Tuesdays - 6:30PM-8:00PM
Giant Slalom - Wednesdays - 6:30PM-8:00PM
Ages: 8 and older
Skill: Advanced
Prerequisites: Must have completed at least one season in the Children's Race Program "Hot Shots" 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.
All race programs include a NASTAR season pass!
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! Choose one night, or both as each will enhance your skill for different facets of racing.
These programs target the higher-level racer who wants to become more proficient in these particular race disciplines. They 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.
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.
Public Races
The Tuff Enough Challenge Downhill Race
King of the Hill
$20.00 for adults
$10.00 for kids 7 - 12 years old
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 7-12 years old.
Registration begins at 9:00am the morning of the event. Course Inspection is at 10:00am
Racing begins at 10:45
Ski area is still open to all other skiers and boarders, and race will be confined to a specific area.
2023 King of the Hill Results
Men top 3
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Kyle Klein
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Keegan Newton
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Jacob Strebel
Women top 3
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Divi Richardson
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Autumn Strebel
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Kris Scherer
King - Kyle Klein
Queen - Divi Richardson
Prince - Lars Tanniru
Princess - Claire Gunning
Super NASTAR
$10 Unlimited Runs
Registration for individual events begins at 9:00am
First Session - Slalom
Course Inspection - 10:30am
Race - 11:00-12:30
Second Session - GS
Course Inspection - 1:00 pm
Race - 1:30-3:00
Single Run Race of Champions - 3:00pm
Awards - 4:30pm
Top to Bottom
Cost - $15.00
Who’s the fastest? Top To Bottom is your chance to race three different courses for the fastest time.
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.
Race details:
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Registration for individual events begins at 9:00am
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Register online or at the Snow Sports Office in the West Lodge.
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Course Inspection begins at 10:00am
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Racing begins at 10:30am
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Racing will happen on Intermission
Additional Lessons and Programs
Perfect North Snow Sports School is a PSIA/AASI (Central Region) Education School.
