The Vertical Challenge is a series of free, casual ski and snowboard races held at the best ski resorts throughout the Northeast each winter season.

In addition to the races, attendees enjoy a festival atmosphere, featuring fun snowy activities for all ages and special giveaways.

What's the Vertical Challenge secret ingredient?  Their crew has as much fun at the events as you do.  They make it a priority to create an environment where EVERY participant and family member is welcomed, accepted, and supported.

PARTICIPANTS CAN REGISTER ON-LINE UNTIL 5:00PM NIGHT BEFORE EVENT AT SKI-VC.COM, OR ON-SITE THAT MORNING

Schedule of Activities:
7AM-11AM- Registration open
9AM-2PM- Sponsor Village open
10AM-12PM- Race course open
1:30PM- Vertical Victory Party and Awards

LIVE MUSIC

Join us in the Crazy Horse for live music with Rivertown Ghost from 3-6pm.

Over the past 15 years, Ski United has created a tight knit community of supporters.  

As winter approaches, the 15th Annual Ski United event will soon be upon us.

Through this event, Ski United have raised nearly $250,000 for our local United Way of the Franklin & Hampshire Region. This event is coordinated and led by a group of passionate volunteers in an effort to raise much-needed funds for our local (UWFH).

Ski United 2025 will be held on Thursday, February 6, at Berkshire East Mountain Resort, Charlemont, MA. Since its inception, Ski United’s mission has been to support our community. Today, your support is needed more than ever.

• $150 per skier
• Berkshire East Mountain Resort, 66 Thunder Mountain Rd, Charlemont, MA 01339
• Arrive as early as 9 am for lift tickets in Lodge
• Apres Ski Event only, $40 (event begins at 3 pm, dinner at 4:30 pm)
• Register by 1/24/25 to guarantee a tee shirt
• Questions, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Click here to register!

LIVE MUSIC

Join us at the Crazy Horse Bar & Grill for live music with Scotty K

Take a break and come inside to warm up by the fire, order some appetizers & dinner, and unwind with our exclusive BrewSki on draft.  BrewSki is our house IPA developed by our friends at Progression Brewing Company and is the perfect way to kick off après every Saturday.  

See you there!