RATTLESNAKE BANKED SLALOM 2026

 

The Buck Hill Rattlesnake Banked Slalom is back and ready to rattle your cage on Sunday, March 8, 2026. This is Buck Hill’s premier snowboard race, built for advanced intermediate to expert riders who want speed, flow, and technical challenge all wrapped into one fast, adrenaline-heavy course. Riders will charge through a purpose-built banked slalom featuring aggressive berms, tight transitions, rollers, and drops that reward strong edge control, confident line choice, and the ability to carry speed from top to bottom. This is not an entry-level race—participants should be comfortable riding at speed and navigating advanced terrain. Competitors across Junior, Open, and Master classes will battle it out in a two-run format, with the fastest run counting toward placement and the second-fastest run serving as the tiebreaker. With podium spots on the line for the top three men and women in each age class, expect full-commitment runs and serious snake-charming energy. Whether you’re racing or watching, the Rattlesnake Banked Slalom delivers some of the most exciting snowboard action of the season.

Event Details

• Date: Sunday, March 8, 2026
• Event Type: Snowboard Banked Slalom
• Ability Level: Advanced Intermediate to Expert Snowboarders
• Age Classes: Junior (15 & Under), Open (16–39 & All Ages), Master (40 & Over)
• Format: Fastest of Two Runs Counts as Placement
• Awards: Top 3 Men & Women in Each Age Class

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Age Classes & Field Size

Men

• Junior Class (15 & Under): 25 Rider Field
• Open Class* (16–39 & All Ages): 25 Rider Field
• Master Class (40 & Over): 25 Rider Field

Women

• Junior Class (15 & Under): 25 Rider Field
• Open Class* (16–39 & All Ages): 25 Rider Field
• Master Class (40 & Over): 25 Rider Field

*The Open Class field is designated for riders ages 16–39 and for riders 15 & under or 40 & over who choose to compete for cash prizes. All riders ages 16–39 must compete in the Open Class. Junior and Master riders may opt into Open Class competition.

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Entry & Registration

• Entry Fee: FREE (Must show valid lift ticket to receive race number at rider check-in)
• Registration: Online registration closes at 11:59 PM on Sunday, February 22nd,
• 2026

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Event Format

• Fastest of two runs counts as final placement
• Second-fastest run serves as tiebreaker

 

Event Schedule

Sunday, February 22nd, 2026

• 11:59 PM – Online Registration Closes

Sunday, March 8, 2026

• 9:30–11:00 AM – Rider Check-In & Number Pickup (Main Chalet Fireplace Room)
• 10:00–11:00 AM – Course Inspection & Practice
• 11:00–11:15 AM – Course Maintenance
• 11:15 AM – Rider Meeting (Top of Banked Slalom Course)

First Runs

• 11:20–12:00 PM – Open Class
• 12:00–12:40 PM – Master Class
• 12:40–1:20 PM – Junior Class
• 1:20–1:30 PM – Course Maintenance

Second Runs

• 1:30–2:10 PM – Open Class
• 2:10–2:50 PM – Master Class
• 2:50–3:30 PM – Junior Class
• 3:35 PM – Awards Ceremony (Top of Banked Slalom Course)

Awards

Men’s Awards

• Junior Class (15 & Under): 1st, 2nd, 3rd
• Open Class (16–39 & All Ages): 1st, 2nd, 3rd
• Master Class (40 & Over): 1st, 2nd, 3rd

Women’s Awards

• Junior Class (15 & Under): 1st, 2nd, 3rd
• Open Class (16–39 & All Ages): 1st, 2nd, 3rd
• Master Class (40 & Over): 1st, 2nd, 3rd