Vertical Challenge
Join us for the return of the Vertical Challenge to Pico Mountain on Saturday, March 16th! The Vertical Challenge is a series of FREE casual ski and snowboard races held at ski resorts throughout the Northeast during each winter season. The VC includes a festival element, featuring snowy activities for all ages and prizes given away throughout a fun day at the mountain. It’s also a lot more. In fact, Killington/Pico Ski Resort was the very first mountain to host the event back in 1991!
Registration
The Vertical Challenge races are free for participants, with costs paid by tour sponsors. All entrants need to do is purchase a lift ticket from the host mountain and complete a registration form, which can be done in advance at ski-vc.com. The VC will once again work with NASTAR for racer registration and results.
Registration is now live! Click the link below to register:
Participants can register online until 5:00 p.m. on 3/15 or on-site during the morning of the event.
Schedule
| Event | Time |
|---|---|
| Registration open | 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
| Sponsor Village open | 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
| Racecourse open | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
| Vertical Victory Party & awards | 1:30 p.m. |
*All information here is subject to change. All events will take place slope side or inside of the Pico Base Lodge.
About the Vertical Challenge:
The Vertical Challenge is a series of free casual ski and snowboard races held at ski resorts throughout the northeast during each winter season. Skiers and snowboarders are divided by gender and age to compete for gold, silver, and bronze medals in each category. In addition to the races, attendees enjoy a festival element, featuring snowy activities for all ages, plus prizes given away throughout a fun day at the mountain.
We’ll let you in on a secret: our crew members have as much fun at the events as you do. When you participate in the VC, your family becomes part of ours.
Over our 30 years of operation, we’ve made it a priority to make a difference in the lives of our attendees. We mentor our crew and they, in turn, mentor our young participants. They help an eight-year-old overcome trepidation about her first ski race; They show a child how he can help other kids through school fundraisers; They adopt families, often forming bonds that last well beyond the day at the slopes. Multiple generations have made the VC an influential part of their lives.
Learn more about the Vertical Challenge at ski-vc.com.
