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50th FINAL Red Parka Challenge Cup – March 14th, 2025

The Red Parka Pub Challenge Cup is the longest-running, pro-style dual giant slalom ski race in the United States. Considered the premier New England Amateur ski race, the RPP Challenge Cup attracts some of the best racers in the region. The 2025 race will be the 50th and final race, consider racing, sponsoring or donating to help make it the biggest club fundraiser ever!

All proceeds from the race benefit the Eastern Slopes Ski Club, funding youth skiing in the Mt. Washington Valley of New Hampshire.

If your business is interested in sponsoring, send a message here

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Registration – $100

Register online –> https://www.skireg.com/red-parka-challenge-cup-race 

Racer Categories

  • M- Men – Top 32 will have run offs in finals – A & B Divisions
  • W- Women – Top 8 will have run off in finals
  • Ghost Racer – All racer perks, but does not receive a Bib for a timed run
  • Co-Ed Snowboard – open to all ages; no afternoon run-offs
  • MV- Vets 40-49 who have raced 3 times – Top 8 will have run off in finals
  • ML- Men Local – mailing address in Mt Washington Valley (includes Fryeburg) top 8 will have runoff in finals
  • Super Vets 50-59 who have raced 3 times – Top 2 will have run off in finals
  • MVL- Men Vet 40-49 Local – prizes for top 3
  • MVL50- Men Vet 50-59 Local – Prizes for top 3
  • MVL60- Men Vet 60-69 Local – Prizes for top 3
  • MV50- Men Vets 50-59 – Prizes for top 3
  • MV60- Men Vets 60-69 – Prizes for top 3
  • MV70- Men Vets 70+