Scott Downhill Development Series 2025 Presented by Dakine

We’re switching things up this summer! What used to be your midweek Wednesday downhill fix is now rolling into TUESDAY evenings, thanks to extended hours on the Elk Chair.

Come ready to confidently ride beginner to intermediate trails, and enjoy a fun-focused series all about building skills and having a blast — no pressure, no podiums.

Why You’ll Love It

• Timed runs on fun, flowy beginner/intermediate trails

• Each course will be raced twice over the summer, so you can chase your progression

• Weekly prize draws and Themed Nights

• Post-race beverage at Legends Mountain Eatery

• Every race you enter equals one entry into our grand prize draw at the final event

New Night, Same Energy

Tuesdays | June 24 – August 26

*Note: No races on July 8th while we prep for the Canada Cup/BC Cup Downhill Race 

RACE DETAILS

REGISTRATION:

• Opens the Thursday before each race

• Closes at 5:30 PM on race day

• Online only — spots are limited and fill up fast!

CHECK IN:

• All racers must check in by 5:45 PM to pay and grab their race plate

• Event waiver must be completed online in advance

START TIME:

• First racer drops at 6:30 PM

• Staggered start times to keep things smooth and spaced out

ENTRY FEE:

• Price TBC

• Includes your timed run + a post-race beverage

• Lift access required (lift ticket or season pass not included)

FORMAT:

• One trail. One lap. One time.

• A new trail each week, with each one featured twice over the series (conditions depending) so you can see how your times improve!

• No formal training run. Trails stay open all day — ride them early to scope your lines

• After your run, trade in your plate for a cold drink and catch the draw prizes + results about 30 mins after the last racer

RACE CATEGORIES:
Kids Male & Kids Female (age 8-12)
Youth Male & Youth Female (age 13-17)
Adult Male & Adult Female (age 18-39)
Master Male & Mater Female (age 40+)
*Age will be calculated as of Dec 31, 2025 – **NEW FOR 2025

EVENT RELEASE AGREEMENT:

Resort event release agreement waiver(s) are required prior to registering for the races.  Racers must complete up to 2 waivers to participate in the race.

• Racers aged 16 and over must complete a resort EVENT RELEASE AGREEMENT WAIVER.
• Racers aged 15 and under must complete 2 waivers and have their parent or legal guardian complete both an EVENT RELEASE AGREEMENT WAIVER AND A PARENTAL CONSENT WAIVER.

Waiver(s) are to be completed online once and will cover the whole series, just save the code you receive and copy and paste it into registration each week.  All waivers must be completed online prior to registering for the week. Once the waiver is complete, you will receive a unique ID code to enter into the registration.

RACE DATES, COURSES & REGISTRATION LINKS (COURSES TBC):

Race #1 – June 24th

Race #2 – July 1st

**NOTE NO RACE JULY 8th (to allow the resort teams to get ready for the Canada Cup/BC Cup race on July 12-13)

Race #3 – July 15th

Race #4 – July 22nd

Race #5 – July 29th

Race #6 – August 5th

Race #7 – August 12th

Race #8 – August 19th

Race #9 – FINALE – August 26th

RESULTS
Race Results can be found here – https://skifernie.com/events-activities/summer-event-results/

Cancellation Policy 
If you cannot attend a race you have registered for, you have until 3 pm on race day to cancel your registration.  To cancel, please call 250-423-2401 or email [email protected]
To ensure we can fill as many spots as possible and start the race on time if racers do not cancel and do not show up for the race, they may lose future racing privileges.

HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR RACE SPONSORS: Scott, Dakine and Legends Mountain Eatery