THE BEST IN THE WEST SHOWDOWN RETURNS!
February 7 & 8, 2026
This year's heart-pounding race brings us right into the heart of Big Sky Town Center. The new course is approximately 600ft of technically-difficult straight-track, on a snow-covered asphalt street. Our location, on Aspen Leaf Drive near Len Hill Park, will offer a thrilling spectator experience and is a celebration of the traditions of the sport.
We are grateful for our previous sponsors at Lone Mountain Land Company and the Simkins Family for the use of their land for our event venue in past years. Having the ability to keep Skijoring in Big Sky is very exciting!
TICKETS
Showdown Presale tickets are on sale now! Grab yours and pay just $25/day or $45 for a Full Event Pass. Kids 8 and under are FREE!
AND…when you purchase your ticket during our presale, you'll automatically be entered to win a 2026 Merch Pack!
COMPETITORS
The 2026 Best in the West Showdown will be held on Aspen Leaf Dr near Len Hill Park in Big Sky Town Center. Our course this year is approximately 600ft of straight track on snow-covered asphalt.
As always, our course will be designed and built by our expert course team, and will include all the challenge and technical aspects you’ve come to expect from the Showdown. More information about the course will be shared in the coming weeks.
This year's competition is capped at 140 TEAMS, and registration will be held via an invite/lotto system.
A select number of invites will be sent out to competitive athletes who have participated in the Showdown in past years. These individuals/teams will have exhibited excellent sportsmanship, a positive community spirit, and a strong commitment to the Showdown event and the sport of skijoring.
The remaining spots will be open to the public, and awarded via live lotto drawings on our Facebook feed.
See the chart below and mark your calendars to ensure you are aware of and prepared for all deadlines.
35 OPEN
35 SPORT
20 SNOWBOARD
30 NOVICE
10 SWITCHAROO
10 JUNIOR
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