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Peak to Valley Ski Race


The Peak to Valley is a long standing and unique team race on Whistler Mountain. Teams of 4 (one member must be of the opposite sex) race a course which starts on the Whistler Saddle and finishes at Dusty's. Two members race on Friday, two on Saturday. The start order is based on age, with the oldest competitors starting first.

The average GS race has 35 gates and a vertical drop of 250 metres. The Peak to Valley race has a vertical drop of 1,443 metres, with 180 gates and a course that's over 5 km long.

Registration will open June 1, 2007 for the 2008 Peak to Valley Race through the Whistler Blackcomb Reservation Centre. Credit card information must be provided at the time of registration.

Please note: it is highly recommended that all racers wear a helmet.