Here is the important info for interested competitors. By clicking the online registration above, you can sign up for the event as a skier, rider or team. We have divisions for all abilities, amateur to open class! We are STRONGLY encouraging online registration so we can be more organized as the event draws near. Space is limited so be sure to register as soon as possible, preference will be awarded to those who sign up first. All registration payment will be due at race sign in at the Wolf Hotel on Friday January 5th.
Thanks to our partners and race sponsors we have $5,500 added in prize money!
Registration Fees by Class
All Participants in the Open and Sport Divisions must be members of Skijor America - $20 weekend warrior rate, $60 for season membership.
-Open Class $75 per participant ($150 per Team) -Sport Class $50 per participant ($100 per Team) -Amateur/Novice $25 per participant ($50 per Team) -Juniors - Under 18 FREE
Race Schedule and Times
-Friday - January 5, 2018 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Competitor sign up - Back Room of the Hotel Wolf 6:00 PM till close - Welcome party - Free appetizers at Wolf Hotel
-Saturday - January 6, 2018 8:00 AM Race Volunteer Safety and Rule Meeting - Buck Springs Race Track (meet at the timing booth) 8:30 AM Competitor Meeting - Buck Springs Race Track (meet near starting gate) 8:45 AM Competitor Course Inspection 9:30 AM Races Begin - Buck Springs Race Track (Novice Division will run first) 6:30 PM Doors open at Platte Valley Community Center for concert and party, opening act starts at 7:30 PM
-Sunday - January 7, 2018 9:15 AM Race Volunteer Safety Meeting - Buck Springs Race Track (meet at the timing booth) 9:30 AM Competitor Meeting - Buck Springs Race Track (meet at starting gate) 9:45 AM Competitor Course Inspection 10:00 AM Races Begin - Buck Springs Race Track (Novice Division will run first) Following the Conclusion of the Races on Sunday Afternoon - Saratoga Hot Springs Resort
Winners announced and prize money will be paid out at the Awards Ceremony Party following the races.
Winner Payout
With the support of the Carbon County Visitors Council and local sponsors we have raised $5,500 to be used as money added participant prizes. Winnings will be split between rider and skier! The winning teams will receive an envelope with two checks (proceeds split 50/50), one made out to the Skier, the other made out to the rider. All racer registration fees and money added will be paid out via the following schedule...
Open Class with $2,500 Total Money Added 1st Place: $1,250 plus 50% of Open Class Entry Fees 2nd Place: $500 plus 20% of Open Class Entry Fees 3rd Place: $375 plus 15% of Open Class Entry Fees 4th Place: $250 plus 10% of Open Class Entry Fees 5th Place: $125 plus 5% of Open Class Entry Fees
Sport Class with $2,500 Total Money Added 1st Place: $1,250 plus 50% of Open Class Entry Fees 2nd Place: $500 plus 20% of Open Class Entry Fees 3rd Place: $375 plus 15% of Open Class Entry Fees 4th Place: $250 plus 10% of Open Class Entry Fees 5th Place: $125 plus 5% of Open Class Entry Fees Amateur/Novice Class with $500 Total Money Added 1st Place: $250 plus 50% of Novice Class Entry Fees 2nd Place: $125 plus 20% of Novice Class Entry Fees 3rd Place: $100 plus 15% of Novice Class Entry Fees 4th Place: $75 plus 10% of Novice Class Entry Fees 5th Place: $50 plus 5% of Novice Class Entry Fees
PARTICIPATION WILL BE HONORED ON A PRIORITY BASIS - REGISTER FIRST, RESERVE FIRST. ENTRY FEES WILL BE DUE AT SIGN-IN ON FRIDAY.
In designing our course our main focus is to provide a safe venue for horses, riders, skiers and spectators. We will have a straight track approximately 650' in length. The horse and riders will be offset to the left of the skier and run on a prepared dirt track. Our organizations have put horse races on for 36 years and know how to make sure the horse footing is optimal. Skiers will navigate three jumps and multiple slalom gates.
Snow Update!
Come on Mother Nature!
Horse Boarding
Thanks to our local supporters and ranchers we have onsite horse boarding at the race venue. All boarding facilities have water available, please bring your own feed. Boarding is at no extra cost for participants and reservations are made when registering for the event.