Snowmobile Hill Climb
For most folks, even those with plenty of experience
astride a snowmobile, there is challenge and
adventure aplenty in northwest Wyoming.
Simply touring Yellowstone National Park or tackling
a stretch of the Continental Divide snowmobile trail
are memorable challenges for the average snowmobiler.
But for some, even these opportunities appear
pedestrian. For some, the World Championship
Snowmobile Hill Climb beckons. more info
Snowmobile Hillclimb in Jackson Hole
© Peter Volf Photography
Not impressed? You say you've climbed some pretty decent hills on your own snowmachine? Well consider this: the "hill" in the world championship hill climb is Snow King Mountain.
Snow King rises 1,500 vertical feet above the town of Jackson. The hill climb course follows a route that, near the summit, steepens to a nearly 45-degree angle. Hill climbers who lose it on the upper reaches of the course often tumble hundreds of feet back downhill.
It is not an event for the meek, as David Shepherd knows. Shepherd is one of the handful of drivers ever to make it to the summit. "It takes a lot of work to win, but guts mainly," Shepherd told a Jackson Hole Guide newspaper reporter once.
"Guts and a good sled will take you over the top."
Even spectators face challenges. Prime vantage points for viewing the race high on the course are
on the same steep slopes that frustrate so many drivers. It is difficult to simply stand upright
along some sections of the course.
2005 SCHEDULE
Admission: $20/Weekend or $10/Day - Children 12 and under are free!
Tickets can be purchased at the gate on Race Day!
Thursday, March 31 - 2005
10:00am Registration for pre-registered Amateurs and Non-Pro Masters classes
12:00pm Amateurs class followed by Non-Pro Masters class
6:00-9:00pm Mandatory registration for all Pro Racers - Virginian Lodge Convention Center
Friday, April 1 - 2005 at Snow King Mountain
7:15am Mandatory drivers meeting in the pit area
8:00am All Stock and Improved Stock classes
- All Semi-Pro Classes Qualifying & Finals
- All RMSHA Juniors Qualifying & Finals
At the Virginian Lodge
7:00pm Snow Devil's sponsored "Racers Dinner" catered by The Virginian Restaurant (invitation only)
Saturday, April 2 - 2004 at Snow King Mountain
7:15am Mandatory drivers meeting in the pit area
8:00am All Mod & Women's Classes
At the Virginian Lodge
7:00pm Autograph, Silent Auction & Games at the Virginian Convention Center (open to the public)
Sunday, April 3 - 2005 at Snow King Mountain
7:15am Mandatory drivers meeting in the pit area
8:00am Finals and "King of the Mountain" runs
Awards Ceremony at the Virginian Lodge
Ceremony will begin approximately 90 minutes after finals and King Runs are completed at Snow King. Hors d'oeuvres will be served. Sponsored by Jackson Hole Snow Devils.
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