Racing
We run outstanding races on dual courses with dual timers that allow 2 racers on the courses at any time. We put 1000 racers through 25,000 gates in 5 hours averaging 3 races per minute. OUR RACING DEPARTMENTThe racing department is directed by Dan Wachtel and Eric Mond. Both are outstanding racers and coaches. SUNDOWN MOUNTAIN JUNIOR RACE TEAM You can make new friends, improve
your skills, learn to run gates and ski at other areas. Medals
are awarded to the top 5 racers in each age class for each
race. Racing is fun and builds confidence. We are a member of WIJARA (Wisconsin/Illinois/Iowa Junior Racing Assn.). WIJARA hosts four weekend races a year at various member resorts. WIJARA is a division of USSA (United States Ski Association). Practices are held as soon as Sundown opens. Racing begins the first weekend in January and runs through the first weekend in March. For more information please contact Tim Link at 563-583-9602 or e-mail him at capt_link@msn.com.
HIGH SCHOOL RACINGLocal area high schools race each Thursday at 4 p.m. beginning January 10, 2008. The high schools race 8 ski and snowboard GS events. Racing fees are $14 for the season. Over the last 12 seasons, 12,000 racers have gone around 205,000 gates, over 3,100 miles at speeds up to 40 mph with no reported injuries. NIGHT
HAWK - ADULT RACING LEAGUE
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The
Sundown Mountain Jr. Race Team consists of area youths from
ages 6 to 18. You don't need to be an accomplished skier to
join. Beginners are welcome and encouraged to be a part of
the team.