TETON VILLAGE, Wyo. — Get ready for the most thrilling ski and snowboard race of the season! Since 1982, the FCExcavation Jackson Hole Downhill has been a cornerstone of speed, skill and sheer adrenaline. Hosted by the Jackson Hole Ski & Snowboard Club (JHSC), this legendary event remains the last open, non-sanctioned community downhill race in existence—where anyone with the courage to go fast can take on the mountain.
In 2020, JHSC and Sapphire Partner Jackson Hole Mountain Resort took the Downhill to the next level, transforming it into a high-energy, three-day celebration of alpine racing and mountain culture. Now, it’s bigger, faster and more exhilarating than ever.
The action unfolds on the Crags-to-Moran racecourse, a breathtaking track off the Teton Lift that skirts the boundary of Grand Teton National Park. With sweeping views and a high-speed descent, this course is as beautiful as it is intense.
Saturday’s Community Race is open to all skiers and snowboarders ages 12 and up, from first-time racers to seasoned professionals. Expect to see a thrilling mix of World Cup athletes, fearless locals and speed demons of all kinds. Racers can compete in up to three of the following categories:
- Pro – For the fastest of the fast
- Amateur – Test skills against fellow speed enthusiasts
- Junior – The next generation of downhill champions
- Snowboard & Telemark – Because speed isn’t just for skiers
- Fat & Baggy – The most entertaining category, where racers must wear loose, flapping gear and skis wider than 86mm underfoot
On Sunday, the stakes get even higher with the Pro Race, featuring a high-energy team competition. Each team is handpicked by a “Champion” leader, forming an all-star squad of four racers, with at least one female athlete required per team. The speed, intensity and strategy make this event a must-watch spectacle. And in the spirit of true competition, the prize purse is equal for men’s and women’s pro categories.
Beyond the adrenaline rush, the FCExcavation Jackson Hole Downhill is a race with purpose. All proceeds directly support JHSC’s outstanding programming, empowering 500+ local student-athletes with training, mentorship and opportunities to reach their full potential.
Whether folks are racing, cheering or just in it for the spectacle, this is the ultimate celebration of speed, skill and mountain spirit. Who’s ready to go fast?
Sponsors:
| Jackson Hole Mountain Resort |
| JHSIR – Spackman Associates |
| Blue Spruce Cleaners |
| Four Pines Physical Therapy |
| OSM Construction |
| Genevieve JH |
| Orsetto |
| Rendezvous River Sports |
| Rusty Rooster |
| JH Still Works |
| Farmer Payne Architects |
| Rendezvous Insurance |
| CLB Architects |
| Rendezvous Mountain Rentals |
| Foley Cat |
| Sing Hats |
| FCExcavation |
| Bank Of Jackson Hole |
| Snake River Brewing |
| Valley Excavation |
| Dembergh Construction |
| Owens Orthodontics |
| Westside Wine & Spirits |
| Kilmain Painting |
| Cisco Group – Sotheby’s International Reality |
| New West Building Company |
| The Hub Bicycles |
| Teton Mountain Lodge |
| Hotel Terra |
| Snake River Lodge & Spa |
| Alpenhof |
| Stio |
| Flylow |
| Bjornsen Builders |
