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Slope Soaker 2025

Celebrate the final day of the winter season with the ultimate season-ending event.

Strap on your skis or snowboard and see if you can make it across our Slope Soaker pond.

Participants are encouraged to dress in creative costumes, as crossing the pond is not the only goal. Extra prizes and points will be awarded for creativity/costumes, effort, crowd reaction, biggest splash, etc. Plus, all the registered participants are entered for amazing draw prizes from our sponsors!

This fun event is open to anyone 12 years of age and older.  

Schedule:

10:30 am – 12:00 pm: Registration/Check-In in the Daylodge (all participants, even pre-registered participants, must check in to receive their bib number. Participants not checked in by 12 pm will forfeit their spot)
12:30 pm: All Participants Meeting (Mandatory) at the bottom of the pit. NEW LOCATION at Tower 3 of the Deer Chair.
12:45 pm: Head to Start
1:00 pm: Start
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Live Music @ Plaza from Mile High Club

AWARDS will occur in the plaza at approx 3:30 pm (note they will take place during the Mile High Club band set break.  So enjoy the music after your run and awards will take place on break). 

*The Slope Soaker pit has a NEW LOCATION at Tower 3 of the Deer Chair.

Registration:
Limited spaces available.  Register early to secure your spot!

EVENT REGISTRATION IS NOW FULL
To be put on a waitlist, please email: [email protected]

Cost:

$20+gst, which includes a donation to Fernie Search & Rescue (who come out and donate their time to help rescue competitors out of the pond)

Rules:

  • Consumption of alcohol is not permitted during or prior to participation in the event.
  • No nudity or offensive costumes are permitted during the event (remember this is a family-friendly spectator show)
  • Helmets are MANDATORY for all competitors
  • No ski poles allowed (as they damage and tear the tarp liner)
  • Contestants must be on skis or snowboards only (no sleds, GT racers etc.)
  • If you do not cross the pond, the Fernie Search and Rescue team will help you get out of your gear and exit the pond
  • Refrain from trying to stand up and move in the water with your gear on, as sharp edges can damage the pond liner
  • Inverted aerial manoeuvres are NOT permitted
  • All contestants must bring their own towel or blanket for after they exit the pond. A change of clothes is strongly recommended, as the water will be very cold!
  • Small props are allowed with costumes as long as they aren’t restraining and/or a safety hazard to the participant or the crowd. Fire, fireworks, etc., are not permitted as props. Event officials have the right to disallow any props that they feel are a safety hazard.
  • No morph suits, face masks or costumes & accessories that cover your nose and/or mouth
  • Event officials can deny entry at any point in the event (registration, start area, etc.) if they feel participants may put themselves or others at risk or violate the rules above.
  • Violating the rules above will result in disqualification from the event and may result in suspension or loss of skiing privileges next season.
  • Competitors must check in at the daylodge between 10:30 am and 12:00 pm on the event day (even pre-registered competitors).  Competitors not checked in by noon will forfeit their spot.
A huge thanks to our sponsors:

 

 

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Thanks to our black diamond sponsor, Evolution Fernie
At Evolution, you’ll find a welcoming, positive environment with endless opportunities to play, challenge yourself and pursue your personal fitness goals! Walking into our facility, you will instantly discover a modern, contemporary health club that emphasizes quality, cleanliness and comfort in a relaxed yet energetic environment. You will feel right at home as our community familiarity and friendliness makes everyone feel welcome.

Visit their website for more information – https://evolutionfernie.com/.

Date

Apr 14 2024

Time

All of the day
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RCR is inclusive. Harassment and discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated.
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