Wednesday Night Skimo League - 1 of 3 | 3915 Big Mountain Rd

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The Wednesday Night Skimo League is a ski mountaineering race series that provides a low-key and enjoyable racing environment for the community. Participants can expect a fun-filled evening of racing on Wednesday nights in January. Each race consists of skinning up a marked course and skiing back down. The league serves as a warm-up for the Whitefish Whiteout event in February. To participate in the league, online pre-registration is mandatory. The registration fee for each race is $25. Racers must check in between 5:00pm and 5:45pm to receive their bib. It is important to be on time or to arrange for someone else to collect your bib. Participants under 18 years old must have a parent or guardian sign a waiver of liability. The races take place at the Events Office, located at 3915 Big Mountain Road in Whitefish. The course starts and finishes at this location as well. LED lights and race gates mark the uphill and downhill sections of the course. Transition areas are designated with yellow flags and must be used. The courses are approximately 1-1.5 miles long with a vertical gain of 600-800 feet. There are six categories for racers: 1 Lap Female, 2 Lap Female, 3 Lap Female, 1 Lap Male, 2 Lap Male, and 3 Lap Male. The cutoff time for the last lap is 7:15pm. Awards will be presented at The Bierstube at 8:00pm. Transportation options include the SNOW Bus and shuttles within the village. Helmets are required for all participants. Results will be available at the Awards Ceremony and online. Refunds are available with 48 hours notice before the event. Join us for an exciting evening of ski mountaineering racing in Whitefish. Don't miss out on the opportunity to be a part of this thrilling event!