Northeast winter race series
Race the mountain.
Find your people.
Free, casual ski and snowboard races wrapped in the kind of snow day your whole family talks about all season.
abilities
welcome
Good competitionGreat company
50,000+
in-person attendees annually
Top 3
fastest racers medal
1 day
of racing, play, and prizes
The Vertical Challenge difference
A race day with room for everyone.
01
Come as you are
Casual competition, open arms, and a course that makes first-timers feel right at home.
02
Stay for the fun
Snowy activities, special giveaways, and product moments keep the whole crew moving.
03
Leave with a story
Medals are great. The high-fives, new traditions, and familiar faces are the real finish line.
For brands with something good to share
Put your brand in the middle of the memory.
Connect with close-knit, adventurous families through real on-snow sampling, standout ambassadors, and race-day moments that feel natural.
Explore partnershipsFrom the families who make it special
“The events are engaging for everyone and for all abilities.”
— The Gmelin family
Your next winter tradition