The Pacific Northwest’s Largest Banked Slalom Course perfected with skier-cross elements for two plankers!
Slushhammer
May
2
Sat
Date & Time
May. 2, 2026
All day
THIS ONE’S FOR SKIER’S ONLY! As the snow softens and the season winds down, Crystal Mountain turns up the pressure. Slushammer drops in this May with a one-of-a-kind banked slalom race built for speed, skill and grit - open to skiers of all levels ready to chase the line.
Set in Crystal Mountain’s iconic Green Valley, the course is a beast: massive berms, sharp rollers, tight transitions and flow that demands precision from start gate to finish. Whether you’re racing to win, or just to beat your personal best, Slushhammer is your shot to throw down on the biggest ski-only banked slalom course in the Pacific Northwest.
This isn’t just a pro-level throwdown, it’s an open challenge. From junior crushers to seasoned vets, everyone gets their chance to charge the line and clock the fastest time in their category. Plus win major prizes – time to get after it!
Set in Crystal Mountain’s iconic Green Valley, the course is a beast: massive berms, sharp rollers, tight transitions and flow that demands precision from start gate to finish. Whether you’re racing to win, or just to beat your personal best, Slushhammer is your shot to throw down on the biggest ski-only banked slalom course in the Pacific Northwest.
This isn’t just a pro-level throwdown, it’s an open challenge. From junior crushers to seasoned vets, everyone gets their chance to charge the line and clock the fastest time in their category. Plus win major prizes – time to get after it!
May
2
Sat
The Pacific Northwest’s Largest Banked Slalom Course perfected with skier-cross elements for two plankers!
Slushhammer
Date & Time
May. 2, 2026
All day
THIS ONE’S FOR SKIER’S ONLY! As the snow softens and the season winds down, Crystal Mountain turns up the pressure. Slushammer drops in this May with a one-of-a-kind banked slalom race built for speed, skill and grit - open to skiers of all levels ready to chase the line.
Set in Crystal Mountain’s iconic Green Valley, the course is a beast: massive berms, sharp rollers, tight transitions and flow that demands precision from start gate to finish. Whether you’re racing to win, or just to beat your personal best, Slushhammer is your shot to throw down on the biggest ski-only banked slalom course in the Pacific Northwest.
This isn’t just a pro-level throwdown, it’s an open challenge. From junior crushers to seasoned vets, everyone gets their chance to charge the line and clock the fastest time in their category. Plus win major prizes – time to get after it!
Set in Crystal Mountain’s iconic Green Valley, the course is a beast: massive berms, sharp rollers, tight transitions and flow that demands precision from start gate to finish. Whether you’re racing to win, or just to beat your personal best, Slushhammer is your shot to throw down on the biggest ski-only banked slalom course in the Pacific Northwest.
This isn’t just a pro-level throwdown, it’s an open challenge. From junior crushers to seasoned vets, everyone gets their chance to charge the line and clock the fastest time in their category. Plus win major prizes – time to get after it!
What to Expect:
- Crystal’s signature spring terrain, reshaped for flow and speed
- Multiple timed heats - fastest time counts
- Skiers only - no boards
- A race zone atmosphere with music, hype, and spring energy
Divisions & Prizes
- Races include Ski and Snowblade categories.
- The top overall winners get cash prizes.
- 1st-3rd place winners in each category take home rad trophies and gear.
Divisions
- Girls Groms: 13 & Under
- Boys Groms: 13 & Under
- Youth Girls: 14-17
- Youth Boys: 14-17
- Grandmasters women: 50+
- Grandmasters men: 50+
- Amateur women: 18-29
- Amateur men: 18-29
- Open Pro Women: All Ages
- Open Pro Men: All Ages
- Mid Masters women: 40-49
- Mid Masters man: 40-49
- Masters women: 30-39
- Masters men: 30-39
- Snowblade
Registration
- Registration fee includes entry & event swag.
- Limited spots are available.
- Lift ticket not included (purchase separately).
- Any race rules or info changes will be posted at the start area and communicated via text alerts.
Don’t Miss Out! Spots are limited. Sign up now and send it into spring with us!
If you have any questions or are interested in sponsoring this event, please reach out to our team at CMEvents@skicrystal.com
Special thanks to our event sponsors:
- Red Bull
- Atomic
- Smith
- The North Face
- GoPro
- Darn Tough
- Smartwool rich-text, responsive-table
- Crystal’s signature spring terrain, reshaped for flow and speed
- Multiple timed heats - fastest time counts
- Skiers only - no boards
- A race zone atmosphere with music, hype, and spring energy
Divisions & Prizes
- Races include Ski and Snowblade categories.
- The top overall winners get cash prizes.
- 1st-3rd place winners in each category take home rad trophies and gear.
Divisions
- Girls Groms: 13 & Under
- Boys Groms: 13 & Under
- Youth Girls: 14-17
- Youth Boys: 14-17
- Grandmasters women: 50+
- Grandmasters men: 50+
- Amateur women: 18-29
- Amateur men: 18-29
- Open Pro Women: All Ages
- Open Pro Men: All Ages
- Mid Masters women: 40-49
- Mid Masters man: 40-49
- Masters women: 30-39
- Masters men: 30-39
- Snowblade
Registration
- Registration fee includes entry & event swag.
- Limited spots are available.
- Lift ticket not included (purchase separately).
- Any race rules or info changes will be posted at the start area and communicated via text alerts.
Don’t Miss Out! Spots are limited. Sign up now and send it into spring with us!
If you have any questions or are interested in sponsoring this event, please reach out to our team at CMEvents@skicrystal.com
Special thanks to our event sponsors:
- Red Bull
- Atomic
- Smith
- The North Face
- GoPro
- Darn Tough
- Smartwool rich-text, responsive-table