NorthLakeTahoeEvents - Mar 14, 2010 (Sun), Silver Belt Banzai - Sugar Bowl
Submitted by Tristan Roberts
Mar
11
8AM ~ Starting atop Sugar Bowl’s famed Silver Belt run, skiers will test their skills on this spectator-friendly course, racing out of the gate in six-man heats with rules being to simply stay on-course and finish in the top two to advance. Up to 100 qualifying and invited skiers of all ages both men and women will compete in heats on Saturday to earn a spot in Sunday’s finals race. Entry fees available online per qualifying racer, and free for invited racers. Live music after-event parties. The Silver Belt Downhill, dating back to 1940, was for many years considered the preeminent North American race for skiing’s elite. The 2010 Silver Belt Banzai will keep this tradition alive. After event live music and parties. www.sugarbowl.com
