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Pine Knob Park Fest

Thank You!

A massive thank you to everyone who made the Inaugural 2025 Pine Knob Park Festival an unforgettable blast! From our incredible sponsors, dedicated volunteers, and hardworking staff to the enthusiastic participants and the amazing team at Pine Knob Ski Resort—your energy and support turned this event into something truly epic. The stoke was off the charts, and the community vibe was unbeatable. We’ve heard from so many of you who loved the collaborative spirit and felt like a special part of this one-of-a-kind day—thank you for bringing that magic to life!

​We're excited for the second annual Pine Knob Park Fest that will be held on February 28 and March 1, 2026. Stay tuned for details and registration.

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Policies & F.A.Q.s are here.
For resort details & info, visit our WHY PINE KNOB page. Please contact us with questions & concerns at:  
[email protected]

LIFT TICKETS & RENTALS ARE NOT INCLUDED WITH LESSONS

PINE KNOB PARK FESTIVAL

🚨 EVENT ALERT! 🚨
Get ready for an epic weekend at the Pine Knob Park Festival – a high-energy terrain park showdown where style and creativity take center stage! 🔹 Limited spots available – don’t miss your chance to shred, send, and win! 🔥 
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WHO:  Skiers and snowboarders: competitors ages 9-99

WHAT: A weekend-long festival featuring terrain park events judged on creativity and style ("steeze") rather than points or official rules. Designed for fun and community engagement. Includes Rail Jam, Big Air, Wall Huck, and Bumps (bumps are ski only) for cash prizes. Swag, merch, giveaways, DJ, and more


WHEN: February 28 & March 1, Rain or Shine.
​2026 SCHEDULE TBA 

Times will be adjusted according to the number of registered competitors and site conditions. Watch our texts for any adjustments.

WHERE: Pine Knob Ski and Snowboard Resort, Clarkston, Michigan
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WHY: Connecting community at Michigan's premier park destination

🔥 Registration options include lift tickets and T Shirt
REGISTRATION COMING SOON: MOGULS BIG AIR WALL HUCK RAIL JAM

Watch the Live Stream & Check out the Latest on Instagram

Park Festival Live Stream
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🔥  Join the 2026 Pine Knob Park Fest – A Weekend of Steeze and Epic Vibes! 📣 

Get ready for an unforgettable snow sports festival at Pine Knob Ski and Snowboard Resort on FEBRUARY 28 & MARCH 1.. 👉 This isn’t your average competition—it’s all about style over spins, with events designed to showcase creativity and flair. Connect with the community and be part of history at this inaugural event! 🙌
💵🏆 Prizes: Over $3,000 in cash and giveaways up for grabs! SCROLL DOWN to view our PRIZE LIST

Guests are welcome. Viewing areas will be made available for non-skiing and non-snowboarding spectators. 
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Vibes: Live DJ, festival atmosphere, and fun all weekend long! 
Food and beverages will be available for purchase.

AGE DIVISIONS
Ski and snowboard divisions for Men, Women, and Youth:
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Division 1) 9-11 Years of Age Trophies and Gear Prizes
Division 2) 12-15 Years of Age Trophies and Gear Prizes
Division 3) 16-17 Years of Age Trophies and Gear Prizes
Division 4) 40-99 Years of Age Trophies and Gear Prizes
Open Division) 12-99 Years of Age Cash and Gear Prizes


Requirements: Signed waiver and helmet mandatory

Pricing:
EVENT (PRICING INCLUDES BOTH DAYS):
One Event: $25.00 (SKI OR SNOWBOARD)
Two or More Events: $50.00 (SKI AND/OR SNOWBOARD)

LIFT TICKETS (CHOOSE ONE OR TWO DAYS):
Saturday lift ticket $49 or Saturday and Sunday lift tickets $98. Discounted tickets must be purchased in advance.
No Sunday-only option.
NO LIFT TICKET DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE  ON THE DAY OF PURCHASE.
If you have the
Pine Knob Multi Season Pass, lift tickets are not required but we still need to know. 

ADD TEE SHIRT: $15.00
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Rail Jam •Big Air •Moguls •Wall Huck

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Details:

  • Times subject to change due to number of competitors and site needs. Updates will be posted online and texted to competitors.
  • Skiers and snowboarders will run together.
  • Groups of competitors will take as many runs as they can or want to for each half-hour round. See schedule below.
  • How does judging work to progress to finals? Steeze trumps all! This is not a spin to win or technical competition. Our group of judges will determine who moves forward based on how sick a run you make.
  • Who wins the King and Queen of the wall award? Competitors must compete in Wall Huck, Rail Jam, and Big Air.
  • WEAR A COSTUME & MAKE IT FUN! (must be family friendly)
  • HELMETS ARE MANDATORY TO PARTICIPATE.

Selecting a Division:

  • If you want to win a trophy and equipment, you would compete in your age category.
  • If you want to compete against everyone because you think you have a chance at winning, those who are age 12 and up can choose the open division which includes cash prizes, as well as equipment prizes.
REGISTRATION COMING: MOGULS BIG AIR WALL HUCK RAIL JAM

Our Why:

Join a passionate community of skiers and riders in a fun, relaxed competition.
Pine Knob has produced Freestyle Olympians and we're here to inspire the next generation. 
Show off your skills, connect with fellow athletes, and enjoy an easygoing event with exciting prizes and big cash payouts. 
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2025 Pine Knob Park Festival

SPONSORS

PSIA AASI Central
Volkl
OAKLEY
The Ski Company LTD
Boyne Country Sports
MODERN SKATE AND SURF
SHUMAKER'S
VERTICAL DROP SKI SHOP
NICHOL'S SKI & SNOWBOARD
JOSEPH PHILIP CRAIG CUSTOM HOMES
Elan Karbon Leki
Zeal Optics
Maui Jim
PCI SIGN
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REGISTRATION COMING: MOGULS BIG AIR WALL HUCK RAIL JAM

2025 Schedule (2026 Schedule Coming Soon)

WEEKEND SCHEDULE

SATURDAY,
9:30 AM COMPETITOR MEETING
10-11:30 AM WARM UPS (MOGULS/BIG AIR
12:30-2 PM QUALIFIERS (MOGULS/BIG AIR)
3:30-5 PM FINALS (MOGULS)
6-7:30 PM FINALS (BIG AIR)
8 PM AWARDS

SUNDAY
10:00 AM COMPETITOR MEETING
10:30-12:30 AM WARM UPS (WALL/RAIL JAM)
1-2:30 PM QUALIFIERS (WALL/RAIL JAM)
4-5 PM FINALS (RAILJAM)
6-7 PM FINALS (WALL)
8 PM AWARDS

ALL TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE

2025 Prize List (2026 Prize List Details Coming Soon)

Cash Prizes:

Individual Event Prizes (Total of 42)

Each of the four ski and snowboard events—Rail Jam, Wall Huck, Big Air, and Moguls (ski only)—will award cash prizes to the top three male and female competitors.
1st Place $50
2nd
Place $30
3rd
Place $20

King & Queen of the Wall Prizes (Total of 12)

Participants who compete in Rail Jam, Wall Huck, and Big Air will be eligible for the prestigious title of King or Queen of the Wall. Prizes will be awarded separately in the following categories:

Men’s Ski | Women’s Ski
Men’s Snowboard | Women’s Snowboard


            MEN'S​​​                          WOMEN’S
1st Place King $250       ​​1st Place Queen $250
2nd
Place $100​​                2nd Place $100
3rd
Place $75​​​                   3rd Place $75


Ski & Snowboard Gear:

Helmet & Goggles:
    •    Giro Helmet
    •    Zeal Lookout Goggles (includes coupon for a free pair)
    •    Nordic Goggles
    •    Giro Goggles

Gloves & Mittens:
    •    Hestra Alpine Pro Mittens
    •    2 Pairs of 686 Gloves

Neck Warmers & Scarves:
    •    3 PSIA Neck Warmers
    •    Helly Hansen Neck Warmer
    •    Head Scarf

Hats & Beanies:
    •    2 Ski Company Beanies
    •    2 North Face Beanies
    •    Burton x Fat Tire Beanie
    •    Dalbello Beanie
    •    2 North Face Trucker Hats

Base Layers & Thermals:
    •    4x Terramar Thermals

Ski Socks

Boot Bags:
    •    Transpack Boot Bag
    •    Burton Boot Bag

Ski Equipment:
    •    Nordica Unleashed 90 Skis
    •    Faction Twin Tips Skis
    •    Rossignol Black Ops 92 Skis
    •    Volkl Revolts (no bindings)

Clothing & Outerwear:

 Jackets:
    •    North Face Puffy Jacket
    •    Fat Tire x Burton Collab Jacket
    •    2x Burton Fleeces (Fat Tire Edition)
    •    2x Voodoo Ranger Bomber Jackets

Hoodies & Shirts:
    •    North Face Hoodie
    •    4 North Face T-Shirts
    •    2 PSIA T-Shirts
    •    Voodoo Ranger Golf Shirt

Accessories & Miscellaneous:
 
Sunglasses:
    •    Maui Jim Polarized Sunglasses
 
Wallets & Bags:
    •    7 Metal PSIA Wallets
    •    Youth Rider Pack

Other:
    •    Volkl Dog Collar
    •    Fat Tire Beeracuda

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Pine Knob Ski and Snowboard Resort

7778 Sashabaw Rd, Village of Clarkston, MI 48348
PLEASE NOTE - EVENTS DO NOT INCLUDE LIFT PASSES OR RENTALS UNLESS ADDED TO YOUR PURCHASE.
Please plan accordingly to make the start time of your event; the event starts at its scheduled time. 
​During peak times there may be lines for purchases. Plan accordingly.
Policies and F.A.Q.s can be found here.
For resort details and information, visit our WHY PINE KNOB page.
​ PLEASE CONTACT US WITH ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS: [email protected]

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Pine Knob Ski and Snowboard School
7778 Sashabaw Rd., Clarkston, MI 48348
Phone: (248) 625-0800 x 4
Email: [email protected]

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Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Monday 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

We open at 9:00 a.m. on Holidays

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