Luge Challenge

As the top luge athletes from around the world compete in Europe and North America, USA Luge will bring the thrill of the sport to ski and board areas during the winter months.The program gives anyone age nine and above the chance try the sport for free.

Using easy to maneuver plastic sleds, patrons at ski areas will get a chance to experience this exciting Olympic sport through the USA Luge Challenge.

Team coaches and athletes will be scouting each event for young athletes who show potential. These youngsters may be invited to participate in screening camps at a USA Luge training facility in Lake Placid, N.Y. or Park City, Utah.

Three-time Olympian Summer Britcher, of Glen Rock, Pa., was discovered in a USA Luge Challenge in 2006 at Ski Liberty.

Families and winter sports enthusiasts who attend these weekend events can experience the Fastest Sport on Ice® in a safe slope-side setting, with help from USA Luge Olympians, international medalists and coaches. Participation in all USA Luge Challenges is free, and no experience or lift ticket is required. Registration begins at 10 AM each day.

After learning the basics of accelerating, steering and stopping from USA Luge athletes and coaches, adults and children, age 9 and older, can take practice runs down a track complete with curves and timing equipment.

In addition, fans can enjoy a live DJ/emcee and prize drawings while participants spend the afternoon tackling the course in a race against the clock to win valuable fun prizes from USA Luge, its sponsors and each host resort.

Since 1996, the USA Luge Challenge has introduced the sport to thousands of fans nationwide.

This year, Penske Trucks will enable USA Luge to make the trip from team headquarters in Lake Placid, N.Y. to each Challenge with their sleds and equipment.

January 25-26: Winter Fest Luge Challenge Presented by Massey Ferguson/Eklund Farm Machinery at Blue Mountain,1660 Blue Mountain Drive, Palmerton PA 18071. Note: Event takes place at the top of the mountain.

February 1-2: Titletown Winter Games Presented by U.S. Venture

March 1: Luge Challenge Presented by Massey Ferguson/Eklund Farm Machinery at Plattekill Mountain 469 Plattekill Rd, Roxbury, NY 12474

More dates to be announced