Governor's Cup Ski Race

Join us at Timberline Mountain on March 11th and 12th for a family fun-filled weekend as well as two days of competitive ski racing. 2023 is the 63rd anniversary of the West Virginia's Governors Cup Ski Race which happens to be the southeast's oldest running ski race!

Ski racing at its finest sees two days of racing Slalom and Giant Slalom courses set on White Lightning at Timberline Mountain. With the combined men and women's winners after two days of racing being awarded WV-made glass trophies and prizes. The winner's names will also be added to the 63-year-old Governor's Cup Trophy. This event is open to anyone who would like to participate.

This year in addition to Alpine Racing on Saturday and Sunday, we will also be opening up the competition to Snowboarders on Saturday for the Giant Slalom, and Telemark Skiers for both the GS and Slalom (Saturday and Sunday). The Alpine Festival has secured enough sponsorships for exciting awards this year! Alpine Category: 1st place: new skis and bindings; 2nd place: goggles; 3rd place: poles. Telemark and Snowboard Categories: 1st place: new skis or snowboard; 2nd place: goggles; 3rd place: poles (tele) or goggles (snowboard). Thank you to all of our Sponsors!

Be sure to get registered for the race. You don't want to miss the opportunity to win a fresh new pair of skis or sweet new goggles!

Friendly Reminder:  This year's registration will be Online Only. There will be no in-person registration.

Online Registration Closes Friday, March 10th, 2023 at 11:59 pm.   

Bib Pickup: Fri. 6-8pm / Sat. & Sun.: 7-9am

Saturday and Sunday Schedule:
1st Run: 10am
2nd Run: 12:30pm
Sat. Awards & Barton Award: 3pm
Sun. Awards: 4pm

Saturday, Giant Slalom
Sunday, Slalom

AGE GROUP                     
Women & Men Respectively                                            
9-under
10-12
13-14
15-18
19-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60 and over

Tele Sat.& Sun. GS only
18-under
19-over

Snowboard Saturday GS only
18-under
19-over

LINE UP ORDER
60 & over
9-under
50-59
10-12
40-49
13-14
30-39
15-18
19-29

Lift Tickets Are Not Included In Registration Fee. Discounted Lift Tickets will be available race weekend for registered participants. Must show bib at ticket window to receive discounted ticket.

63rd Governor's Cup Ski Race Sponsors:

Timberline Mountain
Volkl Skis
Driftland Ski and Sport
East West Printing
Timberline Race Team
Mountain Top Reality
Best of Canaan
Great Improvements
Christmas Shoppe & More
Red Creek Construction
Q&A Associates
Still Hollow 
Mountaineer Infrastructure 
Larch Oil & Gas
Mountain Made Off Road
Sirianni's Pizza Cafe
Saddles and Smiles
Pinkies Creations
Anonymous Donor 
Elkins Motor Sports
Mountain Home Design
KT Bright CPA
United Financial
Elkins Builders Supply 
WV Snow Sports Museum
Valley Health Care
House Hunters Reality 
West Virginia Gastroenterology & Endsocopy
Kingsford
Grant County Bank
Canaan Reality
The Ski Barn and SnowCreek Mountain Sports
Black Bear Resort