Pain McShlonkey Classic at Palisades Tahoe
- Mar 21
- 8:00am - 4:00pm
A legendary, costume filled ski and snowboard event at Palisades Tahoe honoring Shane McConkey with laughs, outrageous antics, and the iconic Hot Dog Downhill.
Royal Gorge Cross Country Resort
9411 Pahatsi Rd
Soda Springs, CA 95728
United States
The Gold Rush Festival returns to Royal Gorge for a weekend of cross country skiing, racing, and mountain community energy. This two-day event features a mix of competitive races, demos, and on-snow activities set across one of North America’s largest cross country trail systems.
Friday includes terrain park competitions, sprint events, demos, and wax clinics, while Saturday highlights mass start races ranging from 15km to 50km, along with youth and recreational events.
Spectators are welcome to watch the races, explore the venue, and enjoy the lively festival atmosphere in the Sierra.
Highlights include:
• Sprint competitions and terrain park events
• 15km, 25km, and 50km mass start races
• Youth and beginner friendly events
• Demos and wax clinics
A legendary, costume filled ski and snowboard event at Palisades Tahoe honoring Shane McConkey with laughs, outrageous antics, and the iconic Hot Dog Downhill.
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