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  • Tuesday • June 24, 2025
  • 6:30 pm
  • On Mountain

Fun, friendly gravity-fed DH MTB racing every week at Fernie Alpine Resort!

Dedicated to downhill development for people of all ages to enjoy. For those of you looking to focus more on developing your own riding without the pressure of a weekly league event, this is the night for you!

Come ready to confidently ride beginner to intermediate trails, and enjoy a fun-focused series all about building skills and having a blast — no pressure, no podiums.

Why You’ll Love It:

  • Timed runs on fun, flowy beginner/intermediate trails
  • Each course will be raced twice over the summer, so you can chase your progression
  • Weekly prize draws and Themed Nights
  • Post-race beverage at Legends Mountain Eatery
  • Every race you enter equals one entry into our grand prize draw at the final event

Races run every Tuesday from June 24th to August 26th, with the exception of July 8th, followed by a beverage at Legends Mountain Eatery.

For more advanced riders or those seeking to take part in a weekly league, check out the Scott Thursday Night Races!

REGISTRATION: Registrations must be completed before 5:30pm on race day. Spots are limited - don't wait to register! Registrations will open 1 week prior to the race. To register, find the appropriate race date on the Fernie Alpine Resort EVENTS CALENDAR.

ENTRY FEE: $8, Lift ticket or season pass required - not included in entry fee. Post-race beverage included.

CATEGORIES:

Kids Male & Female (8-12)
Youth Male & Female (13-17)
Adult Male & Female (18-39)
Master Male & Female (40+)
*Category determined by age on December 31, 2025*

ROUTE: Posted on the Fernie Alpine Resort event listing and  facebook page on the day of each event.

RACE START: 6:30pm with staggered start times.

WAIVERS: Resort waiver(s) are required prior to racing. Racers must complete up to 2 waivers to participate in the race.

  • Racers ages 16 and over must complete a resort EVENT WAIVER. 
  • Racers ages 15 and under must complete 2 waivers and have their parent or legal guardian complete both an EVENT WAIVER AND PARENTAL CONSENT WAIVER. 
  • The waiver(s) just have to be completed once and will cover the whole series. All waivers must be completed online prior to check in.
  • Visit the Fernie Alpine Resort Website Events Calendar to find the waiver link. 

2025 RACE SCHEDULE:

DATES - Every Wednesday Night from June 24th to August 26th (except July 8th)
Race #1 - June 24
Race #2 - July 1
NB: *No race July 8*
Race #3 - July 15
Race #4 - July 22
Race #5 - July 29
Race #7 - August 5
Race #8 - August 12
Race #9 - August 19
Race #10 - August 26 (FINAL)

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  • 250-423-4655
  • Contact By Email
  • skifernie.com/events/scott-downhill-development-series-2025-2/
  • 5339 Ski Hill Road, Fernie Alpine Resort, Fernie, BC, V0B 1M6
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