Wednesday Night Skimo League - 1 of 3

SKIMO RACE LEAGUE

Three weeks of Ski Mountaineering Races on Wednesday Nights in January -

January 15, 22 and 29th.

Skimo, or ski mountaineering, allows racers to skin up a marked course and ski down. This skimo race league is a low-key, evening community racing environment based more on having fun and less about glory. There is a different course each week. This series serves as a warm up for our skimo community preparing for the Whitefish Whiteout, February 8.

SCHEDULE

• 4:00PM – Online Registration Closes
• 5:00PM – 5:50PM – Check In at the Events Office (3915 Big Mountain Road)
• 6:10PM – Short Racer Meeting
• 6:20PM – 8:00PM – Racing
• 7:15PM – Racer Cutoff (must have started your last lap by now)
• 8:00PM – Awards at The Bierstube (3896 Big Mountain Road)

REGISTRATION AND FEES

Online pre-registration is mandatory for all events – online registration will close at 4:00pm day of the event.

-Single event – $25

-Each racer is required to check in between 5:00pm – 5:50pm to receive a bib. Please be on time, or at the least, call your buddy who is on time and have them pick up your bib and let us know you are going to race. Please do not make a habit of this.

- If you race all 3 Skimo Races this season (Jan 3, 17 and 31) you will receive a $15 discount on your Whitefish Whiteout Registration (to be refunded after the Whiteout).

-Participants under 18 years of age must have a parent or guardian sign waiver of liability. This can be done through online registration. No exceptions.

LOCATION

• Registration is online.
• Check-In, Start, and Finish are located at the Events Office.
• Awards are located at The Bierstube @ 8:00pm.

COURSE MAP & INFO

• All Courses Start and Finish at the Events Office.
• Uphill sections of the course are marked with LED lights along the way. Racers must stay within a pole tap distance of these lights.
• Downhill sections of the course are marked with standard Giant Slalom race gates.
• Transition areas are marked with yellow flags. Transitions must take place within a designated transition area.
• A short Boot Pack may exist in any given course.
• Typical courses are around 1-1.5 miles long, with ~ 600’-800’ vertical

DIVISIONS

There are six categories. Please choose the category that is best suited for your fitness level. In order to have everyone to awards at a decent hour, we impose a Cutoff time where you cannot start another lap after 7:15pm sharp. This is only 45 minutes after race start, so only sign up for 3 laps if you are confident you can make that cutoff time. These categories cannot be changed once registered…so choose wisely!

• 1 Lap Female
• 2 Lap Female
• 3 Lap Female
• 1 Lap Male
• 2 Lap Male
• 3 Lap Male

AWARDS

Awards will be at The Bierstube at 8:00pm.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

BEFORE THE EVENT

REGISTRATION

What do I do after I register?
Please double check your entry, make sure it is right. You will be emailed a confirmation/receipt.

I need to make a change to my registration!
Changing your category at registration is not an option. If the information provided is incorrect (you want to change divisions, for instance) you must re-register for the event with the correct information (name, date, age, gender, category, etc). This will require you to pay for a second entry while the refund is being processed. Please allow up to two weeks for refund of the incorrect entry to be processed. To request the refund, you must follow refund request steps listed above by the cutoff date for your event.

Is this the X-Games?
No it is not. We aim to provide quality and affordable competition in an effort for our skiers and riders to push and pursue their goals on the mountain. These competitions garner a wide spectrum of skill sets and will offer courses and awards to suit that spectrum.

What are my responsibilities as a competitor?
Events are a group effort. It requires timeliness and accountability of not only the event staff, but of each competitor. There are many details each person is responsible for in order for us all to have a fun day on the snow. Making sure your information is accurate, you are on time and prepared for each event is required.

DAY OF EVENT

TRANSPORTATION, PARKING AND SHUTTLES

What are my transport options getting to the event and around the village?
Park in the Upper Village - Alder or Birch Lots. Only used approved parking spots.

Where do I Check-In?
Mandatory check-in at the Events Office in the Upper Village to confirm your spot, get your race bib, and be an awesome competitor.

Are helmets required?
Helmets are required to participate in any event.

Inspection
Prior to each event there may only be time for one inspection run. Use this time wisely.

Competitor Meeting
Each event has details and information necessary for each participant to have a fun day. There will be a mandatory competitor meeting for each event, and the time of each meeting will be posted in the event schedule.

Where can I find results?
Results are available at the Awards Ceremony and at .

Typically, they are posted a day or two after the event.

Can I volunteer for this event?
We do not need volunteers for our Skimo League. However, we do for our pinnacle Skimo event - The Whitefish Whiteout! If you are interested in volunteering for the Whitefish Whiteout, please register at our . You will get a lift ticket for your help, entered into the raffle, and high fives galore!

TICKET INFORMATION

Do WMR Employees / families receive a discount?

No lift tickets are needed for this event.

Discount Codes
If you are a sponsor or have a code to enter, please enter it at the top of the page where you choose your ticket.

Can I transfer my entry to my friend if I can’t make it to the event?
No. See refund information above. New registrations must be completed by the competitor / guardian. You can request a refund, and your friend should register independently.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
It is not required to print your ticket, but it can be helpful. If you intend on purchasing a discounted lift ticket, it is required.

REFUND INFORMATION
Things happen. We understand that sometimes people are unable to compete.

Entry fees are 100% refundable when contacted 48 hours before the event. Within 48 hours, at 50% refund will be issued if your space is able to be filled from the waitlist. To request a refund, please email [email protected] with the following information:

• Your Name
• Which event you are requesting a refund
• Reason for the request (sick, out of town, injured, mistake, etc)
• Refund requests sent to other points of contact will not be honored.

Are there other events like this?

S kimo #2 - January 15
S kimo #3 - January 29
W hitefish Whiteout - February 8.

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

Host or Publisher Whitefish Mountain Resort