Snow Australia SkiMo Festival 2024

Perisher, 29 September

Snow Australia is organising this Ski Mountaineering event weekend in partnership with Perisher Resort.

Events Details

What: Ski Mountaineering
Events: Mini Individual
Where: Falls Creek
When: 29 September, 2024
Who: Open to all Snow Australia members 

SkiMo - What is it?

Ski Mountaineering, or SkiMo, is a new Winter Olympic sport that will be contested for the first time in Milano-Cortina 2026. Though the SkiMo World Cup series features other race formats, such as the Individual and Vertical events, the 2026 Olympic schedule includes a Sprint and a Mixed Relay.

SkiMo Mini-Individual

A SkiMo Individual event typically has a minimum of three ascents and descents. Race times vary depending on the event, but top racers should complete the event in 1.5-2 hours, with a minimum elevation gain of 1,300 metres. Individual Races are set on challenging trails and include a mass start of all competitors. 

This Mini-Individual event is designed for both elite and new SkiMo participants to compete together on a looped course. Rather than completing the course just once, competitors will complete as many loops as possible within a set time. The final course length and design will depend on snow conditions, but the aim is for the fastest competitors to complete approximately 3-4 loops in a 1.5 hour period. 

Categories

• Open Men
• Open Women
• Masters Men
• Masters Women
• Youth Men (U18)
• Youth Women (U18)

Program (preliminary)

Saturday, September 28

• 9:00-10:00 – Mini-Individual course open for training*
• 12:30 – Race Briefing**

Sunday, September 29

• 8:00-8:30 – Mini-Individual course open for Inspection*
• 9:00-10:30 – Race 
• 11:00 – Presentations**

*Conditions permitting.

**Location TBD

Note that times may change; the race day schedule will be confirmed at the event briefing on Saturday.

Equipment

International SkiMo events have strict equipment and clothing requirements. As this is the first event to be held in Australia and specific SkiMo equipment may be difficult to obtain, some requirements are being relaxed.

Mandatory Equipment

• Skis with metal edges and retention device
  (the lighter the better)
• Bindings (alpine touring recommended)
• Boots
• Skins (must cover 50% of ski length)
• Poles
• Helmet
• Gloves
• Backpack

Recommended Equipment

• Eyewear
• Three layers of clothing on top
• Two layers of clothing on bottom

Course

Mini-Individual

The Mini-Individual will take place at the junction below the Olympic T-Bar in the Dog Leg, Olympic and Quad Face area. 

Registration

Snow Australia Membership

All entrants must be members of Snow Australia. New members can sign up for a SkiMo Sport Racer membership. Existing Snow Australia competitors from another discipline (Cross Country, Alpine, Freestyle, Snowboard) are eligible to enter using their current race licence. 

Entry Fees

• Open/Masters - $55
• Youth (U18) - $45

Entry deadline is Wednesday 11 September. Late Entries are permitted up until 4.00pm on Friday 13 September (late fee $20).

Contact

For more information about the event format and suitable equipment contact Brian Lichi on blichi@snow.org.au or mobile 0435 426 046.

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