Welcome to the 39th Season of Ski Challenge!

A chill is in the air and Halloween is in the rearview mirror! That means it’s time to think about SKI RACING! Our 2024 season kicks off on Tuesday, January 2! We’re excited to dive into our 39th season of Ski Challenge. The schedule is shaping up to be a fun-filled season with lots of ski racing to be had!

Our Race Camp at Jackson Hole is going strong with close to 20 participants. We will be out there December 7, 8, 9. This camp offers racers three full days of skiing, coaching, gates, and video analysis, not to mention a ton of camaraderie.

Our leagues at Buck Hill are continuing to grow with many “younger” racers joining up and forming teams! We still have room for individuals and teams in all of our leagues. Contact the Ski Challenge office at info@skichallenge.com to get started.



Ski Challenge will once again host the Saturday night NASTAR Open Races at Buck Hill this year. We have six Saturdays on the calendar in January and February. These races allow for as many runs as you can get in between 7 and 8:30 pm. Everyone is welcome, even non-Ski Challenge racers. 

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Frequently Asked Questions / Rules

If you are new to Ski Challenge or just want a refresher, you can head on over to our FAQ and RULES page. There you will find information on :

• How do I sign up?
• What does it cost?
• I’m not a very good skier/boarder/telemarker. Will I have fun?
• Can I get a sub?
• Cancellations
• Injuries
• Rules

What do I do at the first race? Where do I check in and have awards?

Whether you are new to Ski Challenge, or back for another season, you need to arrive a little earlier for the first race of the season. Before racing, check in at the registration table in the designated room.

Check-in & Awards Locations and Time

Awards will follow approximately 15 minutes after the completion of the race.

• Week Night Leagues – Event Center – Check-in starts: 6 pm
• Wednesday Day League – Event Center – Check-in starts: 12 pm
• Sunday AM – Check-in Hutch 8:45 am / Awards Event Center
• Sunday PM – Event Center – Check-in Starts: 4 pm

At the Ski Challenge table, check in by your last name, not your team. The Ski Challenge staff will make sure you have filled out a liability form. If not, you will need to fill one out. You are required to sign the form and verify that you have paid before you can get your racing uniform/bib and T-shirt. If you are under 18 and your parents will not be with you at the first race, you must have an online waiver completed by a parent before you can participate. No one will be allowed to race in any race without a signed liability form. If you have not already registered and/or filled out a waiver Go here to fill out a liability form.

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Pacesetting for 2024

WHAT IS PACESETTING?

Ski Challenge scoring is based on a pacesetter system. The Pacesetter for each run in each race will be someone participating in that race who has achieved a Pacesetter number. 

A pacesetter’s handicap represents the difference between his or her ability and the National Standard expressed as a percentage. When a pacesetter races a course to set the Par Time, their time is divided by their handicap and the result is the calculated Par Time or the National Standard. When you race NASTAR you are racing against the fastest members of the U.S. Ski Team. The handicap you earn is the percentage your time is behind the National Standard (e.g. 15 handicap = 15 percent behind the Par Time, the National Standard, or the Zero Handicap).

BECOME A PACESETTER

If you do not have a pacesetting number and would like to become a pacesetter contact the ski challenge office at info@skichallenge.com. Pacesetters are racers who are consistently scoring a 12 or lower handicap.

Pacesetting Trials for the 2023-24 Season have not been set yet. Please check back!

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Buck Hill's NEW Chairlift, Start Ramp, and Patrol Office

We are getting a lot of questions about the start ramp at Buck Hill. Buck Hill has replaced the quad chair with a new chairlift. The old race shack has been removed. The photos to the right show renditions of the patrol offices and observation deck at the top as well as the new start ramp.

The ramp will be set back 2 – 3 feet from the original ramp. The ramp portion will be dirt making it easier to push snow up. There will be no back ramp, racers will just ski over!

These illustrations are just preliminary plans, there may be some changes as the project continues.

Season Passes