Master of the Mountain

The objective is to come as close to the pre-determined target time, which is an aggressive, yet in-control pace. The target times have been determined by our ski patrollers. While the pace is likely to be challenging, it is not designed to be reckless. The one trail you can ski as fast as possible is the giant slalom course on Race Area, where you’ll have to ski both the red and blue dueling courses.

There will be two categories, Elite and Advanced. Each category will consist of five trails. Check points will be positioned at the start of the designated trails, and near the lift at the base of that trail. There will be no timing between segments or the lift rides. How the participant approaches this challenge is up to them, but they just must complete all segments in a four hour time frame. 

Register here.

Liability Waiver here.

The winners will be selected by tallying how close each participant came to the ideal time without being faster than the posted time, plus the fastest race result from the Giant Slalom course. As in enduro racing, there is a greater penalty for being faster than the ideal time than slower. The goal is to reward precision and skill rather than pure speed.

There will be one overall winner crowned for the Elite and the Advanced Challenges, plus prizes for the top three fundraisers. Awards for the winners will be announced soon.

The $50 registration fee includes a commemorative patch. $50 lift tickets will be available for non-season passholders. We suggest a fundraising minimum of $150 per competitor, with prizes for assigned fundraising levels.

Raise more money than the minimum to earn great prizes! Incentive levels to hit are as follows:

• Level 1: $500, receive 1 lift ticket
• Level 2: $1,000, receive 2 lift tickets
• Top Fundraiser will receive a 2021/2022 Sunday River Season Pass!

Elite – Participants will ski the most challenging double black diamond trails in the resort. Designed for ages 16+. Segments are as follows:

• Shock Wave
• White Heat
• Agony
• Top Gun
• GS Race on Race Arena

Advanced – Open to all ages. Participants will ski single black and blue trails. Segments are as follows:

• Obsession
• Right Stuff
• Sunday Punch
• Ecstasy to South Paw
• GS Race on Race Arena

Schedule of Events: 

Schedule is tentative and subject to change. 

Saturday, March 13
Early Check-in
Competition Center Barker Base | 2:00PM-4:00PM

Mandatory Pre-Event Meeting
Online Zoom meeting (link to be provided) | 6:00PM

If unable to attend meeting, a recording will be posted and participants will need to watch prior to attending race.

Sunday, March 14
Day-of Check-in
Competition Center Garage, Barker Base | 7:30-8:30AM

Mandatory Pre-Event Meeting
Bottom of Monday Mourning near Timing Building | 8:45AM

Start of Challenge
Bottom of Monday Mourning near Timing Building | 9AM

End of Challenge
Bottom of Monday Mourning near Timing Building | 1PM

Awards Ceremony
Online Zoom Meeting (link to be provided) | 4:30PM

The River Fund is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that supports youth education and recreation initiatives. The tax-deductible entry fee of $50 and the fundraising targets help the River Fund with its causes. The entry also includes a commemorative patch. $50 lift tickets will be available for non-season passholders. We suggest a fundraising minimum of $150 per competitor, but feel free to put in your own target when registering. 

Raise more money than the minimum to earn great prizes!