Wildside WESTern Series
Friday, January 9th
Friday, January 30th
Friday, February 27th
presented in partnership with:
Summit of Snoqualmie
Cripple Creek Backcountry
Finally, a skimo race series that is a bit more beginner friendly but still super fun and exciting! While some of the other races in SnowGoat’s lineup are pretty tough (even the Recreation Loop at Vertfest is pretty stout!), this race is designed to offer a good introduction into skimo racing. The course will still have a little bit of everything with some non technical skinning, multiple transitions, and a bootpack. But even if you’ve been in the skimo world for decades, don’t ignore the race series! Sign up for all three races in the series, or just one to try it out. Skinning up under the lights on a Friday night is a great experience and will leave your weekend schedule free for more turns.
This year we will aim to have a small awards gathering by the fire pits at Summit West after each race!
course
This race is held on the traditional homelands of the sdukʷalbixʷ (Snoqualmie), Stó:lō (Coast Salish) and Tulalip tribes. We encourage you to learn more about these tribes, their land, and their history, and pay proper respect as we travel through the snow and trees.
Here is the Caltopo link.
Schedule
1730 | Check In opens (Webb's)
1815 | Race Briefing
1830 | Race Start!
2030 | Race Cutoff
Required Gear
Headlamp
Helmet must be worn the entire race (skimo, skiing, climbing, or bike helmets allowed)
Eye protection
Skis or snowboard with metal edges and retention system, minimum length 160cm for men, 150cm for women for skis.
Climbing skins
Pack that can carry skis
Register
Registration Fee: $ 45
50% discount for Youth <18 (use code “Youth” at checkout)
Register for x2 races: 10% discount
Reigster for x3 races: 25% discount
Price increases $10 two weeks prior to event
Prices increase $20 for registration day of the event. No in person registration; register via mobile phone using the Movemint link up until 5:45. If the race fees are unaffordable for you, please see our Financial Hardship policy. No Summit Uphill Pass is required to participate in the series.
Category Breakdown
Full Distance: Open, Heavy Mettle, Splitmo, Youth
The Heavy Mettle will consist of splitboarder, tele, and AT Skiers with skis 86mm and wider underfoot.
Awards
Awards will be given to the full podium Women/Men/Non Binary for the Open, and to the 1st Place Women/Men/Non Binary in the Heavy Mettle, Splitmo, and Youth.
Volunteer
Please see our Volunteer page to sign up or learn about all the perks of volunteering!
general rules
The race staff reserves the right to delay, alter, or cancel the start based on snow, weather, and safety conditions.
Although the course will be closed to downhill resort guests, the race takes place at an operational ski resort. All racers will yield to resort guests and adhere to the skier Responsibility Code. Racers will comply with any directions issued by the ski area staff or race officials.
Racers are required to stay within 10' of the established skin track on the uphill portions. During downhill portions, racers will stay with 30' of course markings.
Transitions must occur within the marked off transition area.
Racers agree to equipment checks before, during, and after the event.
If opt to not finish the race, you MUST check in with the timing staff to know you've left the course. Otherwise we will begin calling your emergency contacts and worrying them!
Any transgression of a rule will result in a time penalty or DQ at the discretion of the race staff.
Racers should be prepared for variable weather including but not limited to snow, high winds and cold temperatures as well as rain and above freezing temperatures. A second pair of skins is recommended in wet conditions.
