27th Nate Chute

Join us for the Nate Chute, the second longest running snowboard banked slalom in the US, presented by Stumptown Snowboards. Proceeds help to raise money for a great cause - the Nate Chute Foundation.

Tickets go on sale Wednesday JANUARY 14 at noon.

If the event is 'SOLD OUT' sign up for the waitlist! Open spots will be filled from the waitlist on a rolling basis until two weeks before the event.

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Weekend Snowboard Competition – Banked Slalom & Boarder Cross

Join us for a full weekend of racing action on the slopes!

Saturday – Banked Slalom
Carve your way through the Silvertip Trees to George’s Gorge course. Each rider gets two timed runs, with the best time counting toward final results. Course marshals will monitor gates, and your finish determines seeding for Sunday’s Boarder Cross.

Sunday – Boarder Cross
Held on the Goat Haunt Boardercross Course, this is one of the biggest snowboard races in the Northwest, featuring over 125 riders. Racers go head-to-head through jumps, banks, and rollers in tournament-style heats, advancing based on their finishes. Smaller divisions race multiple times, earning points toward final standings.

Extras:
Competitors free hot dogs and snacks both days, courtesy of Snowboarders and Skiers for Christ.

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A CONTEST FOR A CAUSE
This is what sets the Nate Chute apart from other snowboard events. It is a contest for a cause! The NC Foundation's mission is dedicated to suicide prevention among young people in Western Montana through education, outreach, and training. Here is the lineup of fundraising opportunities for you to help support the Nate Chute Foundation and thier mission.

Other Social / Fundraising Opportunities – TBA

NCF Fundraising Information || NC Recap || NC Article

As always, an extra special thanks goes out to Stumptown Snowboards for being fantastic contributors to this long-standing event!

The courses are fun, the community is great, and the cash purse for the event is $4,500. The overall winners of the Open Men's and Open Women's divisions will earn an entry to next year's Mt. Baker Legendary Banked Slalom.

LODGING PROMOTION TO EMAIL
WMR Winter Event Lodging Promotion

If you're participating in one of Whitefish Mountain Resort's winter events, make your stay with us as comfortable and seamless as possible. Enjoy on mountain lodging with up to a 20% discount! Offer not available on existing reservations.

This offer is subject to availability and cannot be combined with other promotions, offers or discounts. Additional lodging options are available at different price points.

PROMO CODE: EVENT2026 (all CAPS, no spaces)

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SPECTATORS
Come support your homies! Spectators are welcome at both races, but are only accessible by boarding / skiing. No foot traffic allowed.

VOLUNTEERS
We need help! We are looking for intermediate to advanced snowboarders/skiers who would like to earn a lift ticket for the day you help and for another day within the next year! We need help course marshalling on the day of the races. If you would like to help, please register HERE.

Check out an event recap: Nate Chute 2023

HELPFUL LINKS

Events Calendar

Event Guide

Want to volunteer?

S.N.O.W Bus Schedule

Parking Map

Summit Weather

Weather Forecast

Trail Maps

Results - Typically, they are posted a day or two after the event.

Are there other events like this?

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A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

STUMPTOWN SNOWBOARDS, SKIERS AND SNOWBOARDERS FOR CHRIST
OTHERS TBA