The Silver Belt Open 2026

Compete for a spot in the 2026 Silver Belt Finals for a chance to claim the coveted Champion Silver Belt, a massive cash prize, and a spot in Sugar Bowl’s history book.

In the 1940's, the Olympians and World Cup skiers from around the world traveled to Sugar Bowl for the famous Silver Belt Classic. A high-speed, off-piste giant slalom would test the grit of all those who crossed the starting line. Skiers pointed their long-wooden planks down the 1,300’ course as it wound through gullies and chutes embracing the natural terrain.

Fast forward to 2026, an evolved Silver Belt returns to showcase the way today’s skiers and riders are approaching the famed Silver Belt Gully. From March 30th – April 4th, Sugar Bowl will host top athletes from around the world to compete in this fun and innovative freeride competition.

Info: Athletes including top pros, wild cards, and local legends will compete in a peer-judged freeride competition utilizing some of the best freeride terrain at Sugar Bowl to qualify for the Finals.

Info: Top athletes from the Open will move on to the Finals where they will identify natural features, such as hips, cliffs and spines to be shoveled, shaped and shifted into a natural terrain park. Cameras will roll as the athletes take to the transformed playground, showcasing their skills in yet another breathtaking competition, with their peers serving as the ultimate arbiters of greatness!

And the best part, this event is athlete judged. You decide who threw down the best run of the day.

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