Banked Slalom

March 25, 2023
  • Snowboard Only
    Snowboard Only Event
  • Helmet
    Helmets Required
  • Follow Safety Guidelines

Registration is open for the 12th Annual Sugarloaf Banked Slalom. Featuring a course of banked-turns winding down Sugarloaf's iconic East Coast terrain, the objective is simple: the fastest rider to the bottom wins in each division. 

Last Chance To Register

Registration closes at 5pm on Friday, March 24th, unless the race fills up sooner. There will not be day-of registration. 

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Registration

  • Registration is $65; lift tickets not included. 
  • Registration includes a custom 11th Annual Banked Slalom souvenir. 
  • Discounted lift tickets will be available for racers to purchase for $60. 
  • This year's event is one-day only-Saturday, March 25.
  • Timing chips must be returned to race officials; a $70 fee will be charged for unreturned chips. 
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The Course

The Banked Slalom takes place on Sidewinder- looker's left if you're riding the SuperQuad. The professionally built course offers creative features and flowy banked turns from the Jean Luce Timing Building all the way to the base. 

Check out Sidewinder on the trail map>>

Spectator Info

Spectators can hike up to the finish area or ski/ride down Lower Sheerboom (Directly underneath the Superquad chair, off of Peavy Crosscut). The primary spots will be just above the volcano feature, as well as at the finish line at the end of the pipe. 

Race Day Schedule

Bib Pick up will be in the Maple Room of the base lodge 7-9 am. Racers can enter through the Beach and will be given a registration gift, bib, and chip. Lift tickets will be provided for those who purchased one for the race. Course Inspection is from 9-10am and the race starts at 10 am. There will be race times designated for each age category; racers will need to get all their runs in during these time blocks. Results will be based on best-timed run. 

Times are subject to change, and a final schedule will be emailed to all registered participants the day before the race. Please see start times below.

Event Time Location
Bib Pick up 7-9am Maple Room 
Course Inspection 9-10am Sidewinder
12 & Under Race Time 10-11am  Sidewinder
13-18  11am-12pm Sidewinder
19-39  12-1pm Sidewinder
40+ 1-2:30pm  Sidewinder
Awards Ceremony  2:30pm Beach 

Note: the age categories listed for start times do differ slightly from the age categories used for awards

Awards

An awards ceremony will be held on the Beach after all racers have finished. Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers in all categories as well as Men's and Women's 1st place overall. Overall winners will be removed from their age class. 

Age Categories

Women and men will be in separate divisions for ages 13 & up. Please register with the age you'll be on race day. The following age categories will be used for awards.

  • 12 & Under*
  • 13-18
  • 19-39
  • 40+

*Unisex age category 

Timing Results

Live timing will be provided by All Sports Events. Results can be found here.