Return of the Bikini Downhill

Bikini Downhill at Crystal Mountain

Not so long ago on this very mountain ... the wildest race took over the slopes. This April, Elysian Brewing proudly presents the Return of the Bikini Downhill! The galaxy’s most outrageous springtime tradition is back! Across the snowy expanse of Crystal Mountain, the brave spring skiers and riders unite to defy the chill and embrace the sunshine in a race like no other.

1ST WINNERS RECEIVE 25/26 IKON PASSES!

Armed with board shorts, bikinis, and unstoppable spirit, these fearless participants prepare to bring the warmth of the beach to the frozen slopes all for the sake of silly shenanigans and raising funds for the Crystal Mountain Fire Department. Whether you’re racing or cheering from the sidelines, this legendary celebration is a tropical odyssey for every body.

Categories:

1. Style (10 points max) | This category assesses the racer’s overall appearance, flair, and creativity prior to and during the race. Points are awarded for:

• Creativity: How unique and fun the swimwear and accessories are.
• Confidence: The energy and charisma the racer displays as they sport the attire on hill
• Smoothness: How stylishly they navigate the course — are they smooth, graceful, or do they execute any cool moves like spins or jumps?

2. Speed (10 points max) | This category measures how fast the racer completes the course.

• Fastest Time – 1st Place: 10 Points awarded to racer crossing the finish line first
• 2nd Place: 7 points awarded to racer crossing finish line second
• 3rd Place: 5 points awarded to racer crossing finish line third
• 4th Place: 3 points awarded to racer crossing finish line forth

3. Volume of Liquid in Stein (10 points max) | This category rates how much liquid the racer manages to keep in their stein during the race. It tests their ability to maintain control while also adding an entertaining, challenging aspect.

• 75%+ Volume: 10 Points awarded for those who complete the race with stein in hand containing 75% liquid or more.
• 50%+ Volume: 6 Points awarded for those who complete the race with stein in hand containing 50% liquid or more.
• 25%+ Volume: 4 Points awarded for those who complete the race with stein in hand containing 25% liquid or more.
• Empty Steins: 2 Points awarded for those who complete the race with their stein in hand containing less than 25%.
• Lost Stein: 0 Points awarded for those who complete the race but lost their stein.

Schedule:

• 8:30 – 10:00am Registration (all competitors must check-in)
• 2:00 pm Race Time on Gold Hills
• 3:00 pm Awards & Live Music

Scoring Example:

• Style: 10 points (Awesome outfit, super confident, crazy creative)

• Speed: 7 points (Good speed, but not the absolute fastest coming in 2nd place)

• Volume of Liquid in Stein: 4 points (some spilled out but 40% volume remained)

TOTAL: 21 out of 30

This system creates an entertaining and diverse evaluation of each racer, adding silliness and challenges beyond just speed because we all know the best skier/snowboarder is the one having the most fun!

Questions? Contact the Tori at [email protected]

Awards: 1st place Winners receive 25/26 Ikon Pass​

Competitors race in the following categories: ​

• Men's Ski​
• Women's Ski​
• Men's Snowboard​
• Women's Snowboard ​

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Other Fun Race Rules: 

• All racers must complete event waiver.  

• All racers must wear swimwear with the assigned racer number visible on left arm & leg.

• Racers must pass through all marked gates on the course. Missing a gate will result in disqualification. 

• No physical contact with other participants is allowed. 

• The category winners will be the participant with the highest combined score of the three categories of style, speed and volume of liquid in stein. 

Host or Publisher Crystal Mountain Fire Department