Dummy Downhill
Mar 29, 2026 | 10AM - 2PM
Diamond Peak Ski Resort
Dummy Downhill Results
The Dummy Downhill is always a memorable day at The Peak. Congrats to all the winners of past events and thanks to all our participants, spectators, judges, and staff who help pull off this wacky event each year! Visit the Dummy Downhill Results news page for the winners.
Annual Dummy Downhill: March 29, 2026 (NEW DATE)
3/17 UPDATE: The Dummy Downhill date is now March 29, 2026
Join us for the 24th annual Dummy Downhill on Sunday, March 29, 2026. Participants build a dummy on skis or snowboards that gets launched off of a big jump, while spectators get to watch as unique characters fly down the hill or crash hard. This is Diamond Peak’s signature spring event and the biggest party of the year. Even non-skiers will want to come watch the madness! A panel of celebrity judges will evaluate all Dummies on the snow by the Base Lodge, followed by the dummy launch and an awards ceremony. Prizes and certificates are awarded for creativity, best crash, furthest distance, shortest distance, survivor, and most sustainable.
For the Sustainability Award (judged by IVGID Waste Not), Dummies will be graded based on these criteria: incorporation of recycled materials, reduction or elimination of plastic elements, minimizing litter produced upon crashing, and overall sustainability messaging. Waste Not also has a collection of used skis if you need some for your dummy, please call them at 775-832-1284.
Spectating
Get here at 10:00am to see the dummies up close and personal while they’re lined up on the snow behind the Base Lodge. The dummy launching begins around 12pm and the awards are at 2pm (approximately).
We’ll have $5 Dummy draft and domestic canned beers, and $7 premium canned beers all day long, while supplies last, so make a day of it and enjoy the spring sunshine and the greatest show on snow. The Loft Bar, Wild Bill’s BBQ, Base Lodge Provisions and Snowflake Lodge will all be open.
Pets are not allowed, and outside alcohol is not permitted.
Dummy Details & Registration
Dummies must be at the Base Lodge by 10:00 a.m. to check in and then be judged on creativity. Dummies cannot be live, have pyrotechnics and must weigh less than 75 pounds. Dummies must slide on snow via skis, snowboards, sleds, or similar sliding device. Dummies, songs and costumes must be family-friendly. Team captains should be present to help load the dummies after they have been judged and unload at the top of the jump. The jumping typically begins around noon and will be followed by an award ceremony on the Base Lodge Deck.
Anyone can build a dummy! Get together with your family class, coworkers, sports team, neighbors, etc. to show off your creativity. Dummy registration is typically available by February.
Team Captains who register by March 4 will receive a t-shirt!
2025 Dummy Recap Video
Segment from Warren Miller’s SNO-CIETY 2025
Diamond Peak’s Dummy Downhill Event was featured in the 2025 Warren Miller SNO-CIETY film in fall of 2025. Here’s the segment from the movie in case you missed it on the big screen.
