Dick's Ditch Banked Slalom

March 5-7, 2010 | Results

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort's premier ski and snowboard freeride event, the Dick's Ditch Classic, will be held March 5-7, 2010. Dick’s Ditch is a two-day banked slalom competition that runs on the man-made and natural terrain in Dick's Ditch, from Lupine Way down to South Pass Traverse. Friday is an optional inspection day. Saturday's run is a qualifier for the Sunday final: 70% of the field advances to Sunday's competition. Pro divisions earn cash prizes of $600 for 1st place, $350 for second place, and $150 for third place. Thanks to our sponsors Gore-Tex, Mountain Hardware, Teko Socks, and Pepsi!

Race divisions include:
Men's/Women's Pro Snowboard
Men's/Women's Pro Ski
Men's/Women's Masters (ages 30+) Snowboard
Men's/Women's Masters (ages 30+) Ski
Men's/Women's Amateur (ages 20-29) Snowboard
Men's/Women's Amateur (ages 20-29) Ski
Men's/Women's Amateur (ages 14-19) Snowboard
Men's/Women's Amateur (ages 14-19) Ski
Groms (ages 11-13) Ski
Groms (ages 11-13) Snowboard

Registration
Registration this year is ONLINE ONLY starting Tuesday, February 23 at 1pm. There are no quotas for specific categories. Registration will be open until March 4 or until the 150 spaces have been filled, whichever comes first. (If registration fills up, there will be an online wait list.) Discounted lift tickets are available for registered racers who have checked-in.

Helmets are required for course inspection and racing.

Friday, March 5th: Racer check-in and course inspection
Racer check-in is 8:30am-12pm at the Event Tent. At check-in you will receive a bib, pay a $10 bib deposit (cash or check), and fill out or provide a signed liability form. You must have a bib to enter the race arena for inspection.

The course will be open for inspection from 11:30am-3pm. Course inspection is not required, but is highly recommended. Participants will be able to 'section' portions of the course, but not run the course in its entirety. Bibs must be visible and helmets are required. Roads crossing the course will be open during inspection: please respect these crossings and your fellow guests! Unsafe skiing and riding will result in disqualification.

Saturday, March 6: Qualifying Day
There will be a mandatory safety meeting in the Event Tent at 8:30 on Saturday, March 6th. The course will be open for inspection from 9:30-10:15 for SIDESLIPPING ONLY. Bibs must be displayed for inspection and helmets are required. The race start is at 10:30am, with each competitor taking one run on the course. The top 70% from each division will advance to the final on Sunday. Advancing racers will be posted at the Event Tent as soon as possible following the race. You can return your bib to the event tent and receive your bib deposit, if necessary.

Sunday, March 7: Final Run
The course will be open for inspection from 9:30-10:15 for SIDESLIPPING ONLY. Bibs must be displayed for inspection. The race start is at 10:30am, with each competitor taking one run on the course.

Awards party, sponsored by the Village Cafe, will be at the JHMR Event Tent at 3:30 Sunday.

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Check out the 2009 results, coverage on ESPN, or this YouTube vid of the event: