Westy’s Wildside Wrap-up!
We kicked off our racing season with a bang, and we've got the results and photos to prove it. Check out the action from our first race:
Results: Dive into the excitement by exploring the official race results here.
Photos: Relive the moments and adrenaline with captivating photos from the event. Click here for an exclusive look.
The fun doesn't stop there! The second race of the series is just around the corner, happening this upcoming Friday. Don't miss out—sign up now for a night of excitement below!
Volunteers Needed! Wildside relies on the support of our fantastic volunteers. We still have a few spots open for a sweeper, a gatekeeper, and a timer. If racing isn't your thing but you want to be part of the action, sign up to volunteer below. Plus, remember that volunteering earns you a free race entry PLUS a voucher for a free day of skiing!
Vertfest - Message from the Race Director
Rich Bennett here, I’m very honored to be race directing this 20th Anniversary of Vertfest. This NW legend found its home in the rugged Alpental valley in 2002 and it was picked up and branded Vertfest by the equipment manufacturer Outdoor Research in 2007. Since then, it has been an annual gathering place of some of the most seasoned and passionate winter backcountry skiers and climbers in the region. As our community continues to grow, we want this next generation of avid mountain snow lovers to join in the challenge and the fun of this historic event. Bring your skin suits, costumes, splitboard, free heel, frame bindings or lightest setup but most importantly bring your stoke! We will have fun awards and prizes as well as our usual beer garden after the races sponsored by local craft brewer Dru Brew.”
Registration Price Increase: Hurry, prices go up on February 17th! Secure your spot and save by registering today!
Ski Patrol Spaghetti Feed Fundraiser:
Join us in thanking the Ski Patrol for all their hardwork helping at Vertfest by attending their Spaghetti Feed Fundraiser at Alpental, right after the race (6-8pm). Refuel, replenish those lost carbs, keep the party going, and support a good cause!
Uphill Under the Lights Clinic Series: Rich Bennett is not only the new Vertfest Race Director, but he is also an instructor with the Summit at Snoqualmie with a new Uphill Clinic Series. Aimed at both newbie tourers wanting to learn uphill techniques and aspiring skimo racers/uphill fitness enthusiasts looking for more effective and efficient skills and tips. Two more dates are available, February 9 and 23.
Kulshan Randonnée Team Lottery Results
The lottery closed Sunday with ten team entrants. Five of them selected at random were able to be placed onto the active team roster and the other five joined the waitlist. Also, re-registration opened for those teams who were registered for 2023. Once all parties are registered, a Team List will be published. We are aiming to have our volunteer signup published in the next few weeks too, but interested parties should save the date (May 18th)! There are many fun, exciting, and challenging volunteer positions such as course setup in the days before the race, at a checkpoint, or helping out at the base area. Those who volunteer will receive guaranteed entry into the 2025 event if we are able to continue the race. It’s going to be quite the weekend!
