RACE OVERVIEW ​

• Calling all runners, hikers, snowshoe fanatics and non-skiers, this race is for YOU! For our final race of the season, we have included a fun FOOT DIVISION for anyone who wants ton run/snowshoe the course. Once you finish at the top of Thunderhead, the gondola will be running for you to download to the bottom. 

• This race will be an uphill format race with a climb only (no boot packs or descents). 

• All divisions will be racing to the top of Thunderhead and will either ski back down or download on the gondola for the End of Season Celebration on the Coca-Cola Snow Beach. 

• Prior to competing in this race, please review the OFFICIAL RACES RULES and list of REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

 

RACE REGISTRATION 

• Registration for the Sunset Vertical will open on Monday, March 13th at 12 PM.

• Online race registration will close on Wednesday, March 22nd at 11:30 PM. We highly encourage you to register in advance if possible, but if you miss the online registration deadline, race day registration will be available. 

• Race day registration will be located at the Coca-Cola Snow Beach at the Torian Plum Plaza base area and will be available from 4:30 PM to 5:45 PM

• REMINDER: All Season Pass holders need to check in and receive a new race number at each race. 

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RACE REQUIRMENTS  

• For all races at Steamboat Resort, racers are required to sign the IKON Winter Waiver and the Uphill Access Agreement. 

• When completing the waivers, please make sure to use the same name that is attached to your IKON, Steamboat, or Alterra Mountain Company pass to help expedite the waiver checking process. 

• If you are unable or forget to sign these waivers in advance, you will be required to fill them out onsite when you arrive at each Steamboat Resort race. Save yourself time and paper by signing the waivers in advance online. 

• Please allow yourself a little extra time to check in as the waiver process does create a bit of a bottleneck at the check-in table. 

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ALL RACERS ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN THE FOLLOWING WAIVERS 

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1. IKON Winter Waiver CLICK HERE

2. Uphill Access Pass Agreement CLICK HERE

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INDOOR SPACE / BATHROOMS

• We will have access to the bathrooms at the Torian Plum Plaza but please come dressed and ready to race. 

 

Number Pick-up

• Due to Night Skiing Operations, the START/FINISH for this race will be located at the Coca-Cola Snow Beach (Adjacent to the Torian Plum Plaza/Cafe Diva) 

• Registration and number pick-up will be available 4:30 PM to 5:45 PM

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PRE-RACE MEETING

• 5:50 PM next to the registration tents at the Coca-Cola Snow Beach. 

 

RACE START TIMES 

• 6:10 PM - MASS START

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When you check-in at the race, you will receive your bib/number, safety pins, etc. 

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END-OF-SEASON PARTY & AWARDS CEREMONY 

​Once you have completed your race, we hope that you will join us at the Coca-Cola Snow Beach for a fun end-of-season celebration and awards ceremony. Food will be provided along with some great awards provided from our Ski Ascent Series sponsors.