Considered the longest running ski and snowboard promotional tour in North America, the Mountain Dew Vertical Challenge Series hosts over 50 events throughout the ’06-‘07 winter season at resorts from New York to Wyoming.

Participants enjoy a full day’s worth of recreational racing, lively music, interactive games and sponsor expos, all at no cost. In addition to a giant slalom race, athletes test their mettle in the Mountain Dew Rail Jam. The Rail Jam is open to both skiers and boarders for a two-hour expression session.

Day-of registration is available from 8-12:00 p.m. at the Mountain Dew tent on the deck of the Sunlight Base Lodge, and at the Powderhorn Lodge deck. The first 100 to sign up for the G.S. recreational race will receive a free event T-shirt. The first 25 to sign up for the Rail Jam will receive a free Sobe beanie. All athletes must purchase a lift ticket or use their season pass to participate.

Competition is slated to get underway at 10 a.m. on Dotsero in Sunlight. In Powderhorn, the action takes place on Lower Wonderbump. Award ceremonies are on tap for 3 p.m., with top three in each category receiving medals and invites to the Finals in Steamboat, March 31, along with a bib prize raffle following the awards presentation.

In addition to all the racing action, everyone is encouraged to visit the Mountain Dew Vertical Challenge sponsor village, complete with free music, interactive games for the entire family and numerous product- sampling opportunities, including free Mountain Dew, Diet Mountain Dew, Sobe Adrenaline Rush/Sugar Free A-Rush and assorted flavors of Sobe Life Water.

The Mountain Dew Vertical Challenge is presented by Chevrolet and sponsored in part by King Soopers/City Market, Arby's, Sobe, Cricket Communications and Tecnica/Volkl/Marker.