Race Rules and Equipment

Racing Rules

General Rules

• Racers must follow the marked course at all times. If a participant elects to exit the course for any reason, they are required to check in with race officials at the race start/finish before leaving the resort.
• It is the racers responsibility to study the course maps, descriptions, transition points, and be familiar with the terrain. If you are unsure of a specific portion of the course, contact a race official for details. 
• There is no aid along the course. Racers are responsible for bringing their own water and nutrition. 
• Racers in the Sport and Pro/Open categories are required to register a cell phone number with race organizers and carry that cell phone during the race. Cell phones are intended to provide a method of communication between race officials and participants in the event of a delayed finish or emergency. 
• Racers must ascend with skins and descend with boots locked into “ski/board” position (not applicable for telemark racers). 
• Skins need to be fully tucked into suit/jacket/pack prior to descending.
• Poles must be flat on the ground during transitions.
• Any unsportsmanlike conduct, actions considered to be dangerous or jeopardizing racer safety or the proper running of the race will result in disqualification. 
• Racers are required to render aid or assistance to anyone in distress, contacting race officials, ski patrol or 911 in the case of emergency. 
• Full season passes are not required, but racers are required to sign the Steamboat Resort Uphill Access Agreement, pay the uphill pass fee, and wear the reflective arm/leg band during races location at Steamboat Resort. 
• All racers must have a signed Steamboat Resort & City of Steamboat Springs Event Waiver on file. 
• Courses are marked with flags with Green: Ascents, Red: Descents, and Yellow: Bootpacks. Transition areas will be marked with additional signage and/or blinking lights. Markings will be frequent enough to delineate important course transitions and turns, but may not always be visible from flag to flag dependent on weather conditions and visibility. 
• No littering. 
• Race number must be worn on your front, outermost article of clothing.

Protests

• Protests regarding race results will be accepted by the Race Director for a period of 24 hours after results are posted online. Racers will be notified when results are posted, and those results will become final 24 hours after being posted online.