For the second season in a row, Diamond Peak Ski Resort held an advanced race as part of the annual Uphill Race. The advanced race is a route from the base of the mountain to the peak of Crystal Express, and then down the Crystal Ridge trail back to the top of the mid-mountain Snowflake Lodge. The whole route is 2.7 miles. This year, Peter Hanson made it through the race in 38 minutes — 18 minutes faster than last year’s competitor Nate Hobbs!

The annual Uphill Race on Saturday, March 28, was an exciting race with a total of 21 people trying to make it up to Snowflake Lodge as fast as they could self-propelled. Tom Milhoff won the regular race with a time of 11 minutes. A continental breakfast and awards ceremony followed with prizes from Crosby’s, Big Water Grille, Aloha Skin Spa and Snowbomb.

View all of the 3rd Annual Uphill Race results on www.diamondpeak.com.

The Diamond Peak Ski Education Foundation announces the 6th Annual Diamond Cup Challenge community fun race on Sunday, March 22. All proceeds from this popular, annual spring event benefit the DPSEF youth racing programs. Race categories include: Individuals (age/sex groups), Family, Husband/Wife, Father/Son, Father/Daughter, Mother/Son, Mother/Daughter, Corporate Teams (of four), and Snowboard Individuals. Kids of any age, regardless of experience, and grandparents are also invited. Awards will be given to the top three competitors in each race/age category.

The entry fee is $20 per racer if received by Thursday, March 19, and $25 up to and on the day of the race. The entry includes two runs on the “friendly” course, a BBQ luncheon and the Awards Ceremony held after the race. Luncheon tickets for non-racers are also available for $10. The Carson Nugget has donated the food for the barbeque.

Registration will be from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Diamond Peak Lodge.  Younger racers (Under 8), will begin at 9:30 a.m. Parents wishing to race with their young racers will race it this time as well. The main race will begin at 10:30 a.m. The course is a dual giant slalom format on Lower Show-Off at Diamond Peak. The entry includes two runs on the “friendly” course, a BBQ luncheon and the Awards Ceremony held after the race. Luncheon tickets for non-racers are also available for $10.

Each racer must have a lift ticket or Diamond Peak season pass to participate. Discounted adult tickets are available on race day, with a portion of these ticket proceeds being donated to DPSEF by the ski area. Diamond Peak Resort also offers $35 all day tickets to skiers who hold season passes to any mountain in the U.S.A.

Race forms are available at the Diamond Peak Ski Team Race Shack or you can download entry and liability forms on the team’s website at www.dpsef.org. If you would like an entry form e-mailed or faxed to you, please e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (please write “Diamond Cup” in the subject line of your e-mail).

Pre-register by sending a completed application and check for the entry fee to: Diamond Peak Ski Education Foundation, P.O. Box 5591, Incline Village, NV 89450.  Applications can also be dropped off at the DPSEF Team Race Shack at Diamond Peak.  All racers will be required to complete a Liability Release prior to competing. For additional information, please call DPSEF at (775) 832-1176, ext 6.