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)