The Tahoe Junior Freeride Series originated in 2007 as a friendly big mountain competition between Palisades Tahoe and Sugar Bowl ski teams. It has grown into a regional series that boasts over 120 competitors from Alpine Meadows, Sugar Bowl, Palisades Tahoe, Kirkwood, Auburn Ski Club, Mt. Rose and Yosemite Winter Club. This event is a series of three competitions. Each competition has a two day format with every competitor skiing/riding one run each day.