Rope Race
A TRADITIONAL FUN RACE WHERE (ALMOST) ANYTHING IS ALLOWED
The Merano Ski Club and the Merano 2000 ski area have revived an old tradition and bid farewell to winter with music, fun and good spirits.
It is run in teams of three in different categories. Three racers, connected by a rope, master a simple giant slalom route, to reach the finishing line together. Each participant may only ride once per category. The time limit is five minutes, exceeding this will disqualify the rope team.
CATEGORIES:
The “Lauser” > at least one participant under 16 years of age and at least one over 16 years of age.
The Grown-ups >all participants over 16 years of age, at least one woman and one man.
Each participant may only compete once per category.
PROGRAMME:
9.30 a.m.: Race numbers issued at the Kesselberghütte (deposit: €15 per participant)
10:30 a.m.: Start of the race on the Kesselberg slope
3:30 p.m.: Award ceremony on the terrace of the Panorama Bistro at the cable car mountain station (return of race numbers and deposit)
It is run in teams of three in different categories. Three racers, connected by a rope, master a simple giant slalom route, to reach the finishing line together. Each participant may only ride once per category. The time limit is five minutes, exceeding this will disqualify the rope team.
CATEGORIES:
The “Lauser” > at least one participant under 16 years of age and at least one over 16 years of age.
The Grown-ups >all participants over 16 years of age, at least one woman and one man.
Each participant may only compete once per category.
PROGRAMME:
9.30 a.m.: Race numbers issued at the Kesselberghütte (deposit: €15 per participant)
10:30 a.m.: Start of the race on the Kesselberg slope
3:30 p.m.: Award ceremony on the terrace of the Panorama Bistro at the cable car mountain station (return of race numbers and deposit)
THE RACE RULES
NO HELMET - NO START!
In Italy, wearing a helmet has been compulsory for everyone skiing and sledging since 1 November 2025.
Without a helmet, you are not allowed to start in a sledge race.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
Skiers, snowboarders and telemark skiers.
Beginners and experts.
Anyone who loves Merano 2000
HOW DOES IT WORK?
The front skier attaches one end of the rope to their body, which runs loosely through a carabiner on the middle skier. The rear skier controls the remaining length of rope with their hands.
The weakest skier should take the front position to set the speed, while the most experienced skier should ski at the rear.
WHAT DO YOU NEED?
A good mood
A rope: minimum length 15 m, maximum length 25 m, minimum diameter of nylon rope 10 mm
Carabiner and harness for the skier in the middle of the rope team
! It's going to be nostalgic and unusual – your ski outfit could be too...
NO HELMET - NO START!
In Italy, wearing a helmet has been compulsory for everyone skiing and sledging since 1 November 2025.
Without a helmet, you are not allowed to start in a sledge race.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
Skiers, snowboarders and telemark skiers.
Beginners and experts.
Anyone who loves Merano 2000
HOW DOES IT WORK?
The front skier attaches one end of the rope to their body, which runs loosely through a carabiner on the middle skier. The rear skier controls the remaining length of rope with their hands.
The weakest skier should take the front position to set the speed, while the most experienced skier should ski at the rear.
WHAT DO YOU NEED?
A good mood
A rope: minimum length 15 m, maximum length 25 m, minimum diameter of nylon rope 10 mm
Carabiner and harness for the skier in the middle of the rope team
! It's going to be nostalgic and unusual – your ski outfit could be too...
