TETON VILLAGE, Wyo. — The Jackson Hole Ski & Snowboard Club is hosting the Jackson Hole Downhill this weekend at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort.

The Jackson Hole Ski & Snowboard Club has been hosting the open, non-sanctioned community downhill races since 1982. 

The FCExcavation Jackson Hole Downhill is hosted on Jackson Hole Mountain Resort’s Crags-to-Moran racecourse off Teton Lift. The Downhill hosts skiers and snowboarders ages 12 and up as well as current and former World Cup racers. Competitors can compete in up to three of the following categories: Pro, Am, Junior, Snowboard, Telemark, and “Fat & Baggy,” where a racer’s clothes must flap in the wind and their skis must be at least 86mm underfoot.

The Pro Race will go down tomorrow, which includes a high-stakes team component.  Each team is led by a “Champion” who has put together their all-star, five-person roster including the following positions. Each team must include at least one female racer.

  1. “Invited VIP” – Former U.S. Ski Team, World Cup, or another top competitor
  2. “Master” – 50+ (on race day)
  3. “Junior” – U14-U19 aged athlete
  4. “Wildcard 1” – Additional team members of any age or gender
  5. “Wildcard 2” – Additional team members of any age or gender

Stay tuned for photos from today’s event and coverage for tomorrow’s races.

Lindsay is a contributing reporter covering a little bit of everything; with an interest in local policies and politics, the environment and amplifying community voices. She's curious about uncovering the "whys" of our region and aims to inform the community about the issues that matter. In her free time, you can find her snowboarding, cooking or planning the next surf trip.