Tuesday Night at the Races
Get Ready for the Tuesday Night at the Races. Starting Tuesday Feb. 3 and running every other Tuesday until March 17th. All ages, raffle for prizes, Registration starts at 5 pm. Racing starts at 6:30 pm. 100 racer limit. race 6:30-8pm lift ticket for $27.
Race Dates Feb 3rd, 17th and March 3rd, 17th.
Free to Enter
New for this Year
•Race as a two-person team
Team Structure - 2 racers (1 male and 1 female)
Age combinations allowed: 2 adults, adult and youth, 2 youths
•Race as a single person not on a team
Don’t have to be on a team to participate
•Race Categories
Adult Male (18+)
Adult Female (18+)
Youth Male (Under 18)
Youth Female (Under 18)
•2027 Season Pass for overall winners
•Individual Scoring
Best-run times accumulated throughout the series. (Must Race All Four Races)
•Team Scoring
Team combined time - Male Best Run + Female Best Run
Lowest combined time from all 4 races wins (Must Race All 4 Races with the same team members)
•Race Format
Single GS Style Course
2 runs per racer
Best Run counts
Methodology
Methodology is returning in 2026 in a big way!
- Gunstock Mountain Resort, NH - Saturday, January 31, 2026 - REGISTRATION NOW OPEN HERE
- Sun Valley Resort, ID - Saturday, February 21, 2026 - registration to be announced
- Hilltop Ski Area, AK - Saturday, March 14, 2026 - registration to be announced
- Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort, CA - Saturday, April 11, 2026 - - registration to be announced
What’s New in 2026
• Not two, but FOUR stops.
• Two new age categories: an added younger age group (10 and under) and a Masters class (50+.)
• More to be announced!
Methodology snowboard events are a combination of speed and style. Do your best method air after your bank slalom run for a deduction off of your time. Our events are all welcoming, so join in regardless of your age or snowboarding skill and have a good time while supporting a great cause! Snowboard-related prizes to be won and the raffle takes place during awards.
Huge thanks to our sponsors who help make it all happen: Gunstock Mountain Resort, Gunstock Parks, Sun Valley Resort, Sun Valley Parks, Hilltop Ski Area, Hilltop AK Terrain Parks, Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort, Sierra Playgrounds Parks, Pabst Blue Ribbon, Vans, Arbor Snowboards, Anon Optics, Slush the Magazine, AVALON7, Sun Bum, Crab Grab, MIZU, Eastern Boarder, and Effective Edge. In 2026, Beyond the Boundaries (BTBounds) joined us at both Methodology stops plus Boarding for Breast Cancer (B4BC) at Sierra-at-Tahoe.
All 2026 Methodology events’ proceeds will benefit Boarding for Breast Cancer (B4BC.) Beyond the Boundaries will also be joining Methodology.
Details
Attempt your fastest time during your two runs on the banked slalom course. After the finish line, show the judges your best method on the designated snow feature for a chance to deduct time off your best banked slalom result. Method is optional but highly encouraged as a celebration of snowboarding. Get your friends and family and join us Saturday, March 14, 2026.
100% of proceeds go to Boarding for Breast Cancer (B4BC) this 2026 season. Raffle (open to anyone) will take place during awards with the opportunity to win prizes from our sponsors: Pabst Blue Ribbon, Vans “Off The Wall”, Arbor Snowboards, Anon Optics, Slush the Magazine, Crab Grab, AVALON7, 1910, Sun Bum, MIZU, Hilltop Ski Area, and Effective Edge. All prizes to be picked-up in-person the day of the event.
Cost: $26.05
Sign-up in of the below categories:
-Grom Boys (10 and under)
-Grom Girls (10 and under)
-Boys (11-13)
-Girls (11-13)
-Youth Men (14-17)
-Youth Women (14-17)
-Open Men (any age)
-Open Women (any age)
-Gentlemen (35-49)
-Ladies (35-49)
-Masters Men (50+)
-Masters Women (50+)
Helmets are required for the event.
By signing-up, both the Methodology and Hilltop electronic waivers are shown before purchasing and must be agreed to. By signing-up, you are acknowledging and signing both waivers. No waivers will be available on-site. Persons 18 years old or older are required to sign themselves up plus those under 18 years old, need a guardian that is 18 years old or older to sign them up. Thank you for understanding!
Lift Ticket or Season Pass required to participate:
Methodology competitors only, can purchase a discounted lift ticket - link to come
OR
Anyone may purchase a typical Hilltop Ski Area lift ticket here
Event Schedule (subject to change):
-Check In/Bib Pick-Up 8:00-9:30 AM (Base Lodge.)
-Practice on course 9:30-10:30 AM
-Rider Meeting, Top of Course 10:30-10:45 AM
-Banked Slalom Race & Hip Method Judging 10:45 AM - 2:30 PM (will close early if it slows down so get your two runs in)
-Apres 3 PM in Base Lodge (Hang with your fellow snowboarders)
-3:30 PM RAFFLE (open to all) (Base Lodge)
-4 PM Podiums announced for all 12 categories and BTBounds award (1st, 2nd, 3rd)
Toyota Sink or Skim Pond Skim
CLOSING WEEKEND BASH STARTS SATURDAY, APRIL 4TH!
We’re sending the season off the only way we know how… WET, WILD, and FULL SEND.
Toyota Sink or Skim Pond Skim Celebration
$20 to enter
Limited to 60 competitors
Costume REQUIRED — Theme: Party Animal
16+ to compete
Will you skim… or will you sink? There’s only one way to find out.
And when the splashing stops… the party keeps going
After-party with Posterchild — because closing weekend deserves a proper sendoff.
Spots will go fast. Rally your crew. Build your costume. Embrace your inner Party Animal. In Person Sign Up
Let’s close this season LOUD.
Larson Rides Rail Jam
Larson Rides is a non-profit created in memory of pro snowboarder Christopher Larson. Snowboarding was his passion, and helped shape who he was. This season, we want to celebrate by hosting a rail competition for all ages on the 6th anniversary of his passing. There will be food, pro-boarders and lots of fun! Help us make this an epic event! Let's come together to get our youth on the slopes and playing in the snow!
Freedom Shred with Spencer J. Conley
Get ready for three days of shredding and learning with Spencer J. Conley and the Freedom Shred Team
Freedom Shred is redefining what it means to belong in snow sports. Rooted in liberation, unity, and equity, the Freedom Shred mission is to create inclusive mountain experiences that celebrate culture and empower ALL to ride freely.
Through community events, mentorship, and visibility, Freedom Shred is building a movement that breaks barriers and uplifts riders of all backgrounds. Whether you're dropping in for the first time or leading the way, there's space for you here.
This is more than a shred—it’s a celebration of freedom on snow.
Alaska Airlines Winter Solstice Celebration
Get ready for the Alaska Airlines Winter Solstice Celebration at Hilltop. Fireworks, Santa and his reindeer, kids activities, skiing and snowboarding, photo booth, food trucks and more.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
9 am.
Lifts Spin
1 pm.
Shuttle Bus from Service High
Bike Valet
Photo Booth
Hot Chocolate
s’mores
cookies
Food Trucks
3 pm.
Santa and Reindeer
4 pm.
Torch Light Skiing
5pm.
Torch Light Parade
Fireworks
Season Pass Pick Up
Did you get a Season Pass or Gravity Pass and need to pick it up? Pass pick-up will be Nov. 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th from 4pm-7pm
Hilltop Holiday Market
Get ready for the Hilltop Holiday Market. Saturday, Nov. 1st. 10am. - 4pm. Unique Alaskan artists and gifts. Raffle to benefit Hilltop Snowsports School Scholarship. Vendor info email info@hilltopskiarea.org
Hilltop Ski and Snowboard Gear Swap
Hilltop Ski and Snowboard Gear Swap. Come get great gear at a discounted price and support Hilltop.
We are selling off a lot of our used gear from last year.
Support Hilltop and drop off you gear and make some $$$. Drop Off is Friday 10am - 2pm. Hilltop gets 20% of the sale.
Seasonal Rentals Begins
Take the hassle out of renting gear and hit the slopes with ease!
Get ready for winter adventures with our seasonal ski & snowboard rentals! Perfect gear, no hassle, all season long.
Season Rentals start Monday Oct. 20th from 10am - 7pm at the Hilltop Chalet
Kendall Toyota of Anchorage King and Queen of the Hill Race Series
Presented by Kendall Toyota of Anchorage | Supported by Girdwood Brewing & Pro Trails
Get ready for a fun, three-race downhill series with courses that increase in difficulty—from flowy to full-on tech. It’ll take more than speed to claim the crown.
Entry Fee: $10 per race (paid day-of when you pick up your plate & timing chip)
Kendall Toyota of Anchorage King and Queen of the Hill Race Series
Presented by Kendall Toyota of Anchorage | Supported by Girdwood Brewing & Pro Trails
Get ready for a fun, three-race downhill series with courses that increase in difficulty—from flowy to full-on tech. It’ll take more than speed to claim the crown.
Entry Fee: $10 per race (paid day-of when you pick up your plate & timing chip)
Rock the Hill
Rock the Hill is more than a music festival; it’s a celebration of the art, culture, and outdoor adventures that make Anchorage unique. Back for a second year after selling out last summer, Rock the Hill expands to two days of live music, local craft food & beer, vendors, art, workshops, and the wilderness oasis of Hilltop. Dance up front, cruise down on your mountain bike, or practice yoga on the slopes. With this Alaska-grown festival lineup, you’ll experience sights and sounds as diverse and dynamic as the surrounding Chugach mountains.
Kendall Toyota of Anchorage King and Queen of the Hill DownHill Race Series
Get ready for a fun, three-race downhill series with courses that increase in difficulty—from flowy to full-on tech. It’ll take more than speed to claim the crown.
More info and sign-ups here.
Music on the Patio - The River Livers
The River Livers are an ensemble that crafts a whimsically powerful blend of reggae, grassroots, jam, and rock in their originals and reimagined covers that speak to both wandering souls and hometown heroes alike.
Ak MTB Fest
This years Mountain Bike Festival will be on June 21st and will be part of the Summer Solstice Celebration.
Last years Solstice Celebration saw almost 500 riders hitting the hill and 800 plus people enjoying the music, food, beverages and atmosphere on the patio throughout the evening. We spin the lift until midnight, and this year we will have bands starting after the festival closes and a DJ throughout the day.
We will be holding a Strider race for the little ones, there will be a Strider course as well. The air bags will be set up and we will be holding a pump track competition plus other fun events throughout the day.