NASTAR
at crystal mountain
NASTAR (National Standard Race) provides a fun, competitive racing program for all ages through a handicap system that allows racers from across the country to compare their handicap. Crystal Mountain consistently ranks as one of the top NASTAR resorts in the Midwest.
How does Pacesetting work?
Pacesetting is a proactive, daily ongoing process and handicaps could change throughout the day. NASTAR courses can experience diverse course conditions. When course conditions are variable, pacesetters should continually test the Par Time. If a pacesetter can earn a handicap that is two points lower than their pacesetting handicap, the course is getting faster and a new Par Time should be established. In addition, if the course gets slower and the pacesetter cannot earn a handicap that is within two points of their pacesetting handicap, a new Par Time should be established.
RATES
Adults (Ages 18+): $10 for unlimited runs
Special $5 Junior Rate at Crystal Mountain: Are you the next Olympic skier in training? All Children and Junior age skiers (ages 1-17) will be half-off (only $5 for unlimited runs) this winter. Come out and join the fun and who knows - maybe we'll see you in a U.S. Ski Team uniform in the future Olympics!
Sign up online in advance, or the day of the race at one of the outside windows at the Mountain Adventure Zone or the top of the Cheers To Lou race shack at the beginning of the races. Our NASTAR course is located on the Cheers To Lou slope.
Racing results online daily at live-timing.com.
2024 - 2025 Operating Hours
All posted dates and hours are weather permitting and subject to change based upon available terrain.
January 3 - March 16, 2025 (Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays ONLY): 1pm - 3pm
Excludes Saturday, March 8 & 15, 2025.
Snowboard Sundays
Beginning Sunday, February 16, 2025 we'll set up a snowboard specific NASTAR course on Cheers To Lou. Available through March 16, 2025 (weather dependent).
NASTAR SEASON PASS ADD-ON
Add on a NASTAR season pass to your Crystal Mountain season pass, valid for unlimited runs during regular NASTAR hours. Medals are not included and pass is not valid for lift access. NASTAR racers must have a valid lift ticket or Crystal Mountain season pass, and a release form on file.