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. Learn more by selecting the options below.

Season Race Programs
NASTAR RACING
RACE COMPETITIONS

Season Race Programs

Perfect North Slopes offers three different race programs to help you get your start into racing and help make you a little more competitive and faster in the gates. These programs are designed for skiers and boarders that would consider their skill set as intermediate to advanced.

These programs are add-ons to lift ticket/season passes. Personal ski/ride and race equipment is needed along with a helmet.

Introductory Race Program – Ages 7+
5-Week Program. Learn and improve racing skills with high-level skill development, gate training and professional coaching. This program is designed for those new to racing. We’ll focus on skill development and an introduction to running gates.
NASTAR Season Pass is included with this program.
 
Intermediate Race Program – Ages 7+
5-Week Program. Improve your racing skills with high-level skill development, gate training and professional coaching. This program is for those that have participated in racing or a race program and are looking to improve in the race environment.
NASTAR Season Pass is included with this program.
 
Advanced Race Program – Ages 13+
5-Week Program. Improve your racing skills with high-level skill development, gate training and professional coaching. This program is designed for those who participate in racing and previous race programs. Participants should have experience with GS and Slalom racing.
NASTAR Season Pass is included with this program.
 
ProgramDayTimeAgeDisciplineDatesCost
Introductory RaceSunday9:00-11:00am7+Ski & SnowboardJan 10-Feb 7, 2027$400
Intermediate RaceSunday9:00-11:00am7+Ski & SnowboardJan 10-Feb 7, 2027$400
Introductory RaceMonday6:30-8:30pm7+Ski & SnowboardJan 11-Feb 8, 2027$400
Intermediate RaceTuesday6:30-8:30pm7+Ski & SnowboardJan 12-Feb 9, 2027$400
Advanced RaceTuesday6:30–8:30pm13+Ski & SnowboardJan 12-Feb 9, 2027$400
NASTARSunday11:00am–1:00pmAll AgesSki & Snowboard $10 day/$65 season
NASTARThursday6:30–8:30pmAll AgesSki & Snowboard $10 day/$65 season
LEARN MORE ABOUT NASTAR

NASTAR Public Racing

NASTAR stands for NAtional STAndard Race and is the largest public grassroots ski racing program in the world.

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. 

NASTAR runs on Intermission (Intermediate Run), off the Orange Chair. The NASTAR program begins when Intermission is open for the season. Conditions dictate when NASTAR runs. Please check the Snow Report for updates.

NASTAR Racing Times:

  • Sundays: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
  • Thursdays: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

NASTAR Day Pass

$10 Daily
  • Unlimited racing for the day purchased
  • Equipment: Helmets are strongly recommended for all Race Programs
  • Race Location: Intermission, off the Orange Chair
NASTAR DAILY PASS
Ages 7 and up, Beginning to Expert skill level

NASTAR Season Pass

$65 25/26 Season
  • Unlimited NASTAR racing for the 25/26 Season
  • Equipment: Helmets are strongly recommended for all Race Programs
  • Race Location: Intermission, off the Orange Chair
NASTAR SEASON PASS
Ages 7 and up, Beginning to Expert skill level

Race Competitions

Throughout the ski and snowboard season at Perfect North Slopes, public races provide the opportunity to compete against other racers from regions throughout the Midwest. Winners are awarded prizes and bragging rights!

Public races are open to anyone. Prior racing experience is recommended, along with personal ski/ride equipment and helmet. No teaching or coaching happens during these events. NASTAR Season Passes are not eligible for public races

Top To Bottom

Date: TBD
$ 15 Ages 7 and Up
  • Three GS Courses
    Two timed runs on each course
    Best times added together for a combined overall time
  • Course Inspection is at 11:00 AM
    Racing begins at 11:20 AM
  • Medals for the top three finishers in several age and gender categories
REGISTER FOR
TOP TO BOTTOM

NASTAR Season Pass not applicable for Public Races

Super NASTAR

Date: TBD
$ 15 Ages 7 and Up
  • Slalom and GS Races
  • First Session:
    Slalom Course Inspection - 10:30 AM
    Race - 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

    Second Session:
    GS Course Inspection - 1:00 PM
    Race - 1:30 PM- 3:00 PM
    Single Run Race of Champions - 3:00 PM
  • Medals for the top three finishers in several age and gender categories
REGISTER FOR
SUPER NASTAR

NASTAR Season Pass not applicable for Public Races

King Of The Hill

Date: TBD
$ 20 Ages 7 and Up
  • Combined event:
    Downhill and Super G on Lower Runway
    GS and Slalom on Intermission
  • Course Inspection is at 9:30 AM
    DownHill at 10:00 AM
    Course Inspection at 10:45 AM
    Super G at 11:15 AM
    Course Inspection at 12:00 PM
    GS at 12:30 PM
    Course Inspection at 1:30 PM
    Slalom at 2:00 PM
  • Awards and Medals to follow the Slalom Race
REGISTER FOR
KING OF THE HILL

NASTAR Season Pass not applicable for Public Races

Additional Lessons and Programs

CHILDREN'S LESSONS
ADAPTIVE LESSONS
Ski & Snowboard LESSONS

Perfect North Snow Sports School is a PSIA/AASI (Central Region) Education School.

Learn more at thesnowpros.org

OPEN FOR WINTER

SKIING/SNOWBOARDING

CLOSED FOR WINTER

SNOW TUBING

CLOSED FOR WINTER

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THANK YOU!

Now CLOSED for the 25/26 winter season. Thanks for being part of another great season at Perfect North Slopes. We look forward to welcoming you back next winter!

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