The event was initiated by three friends who were USSA Alpine Masters ski racers and lived at Mt Hood who wanted to share their unique and fun filled mountain with their winter ski racing friends. Those who love ski racing as a life-long passion, want others to be able to share that passion. In 1989, they hosted the first event, Summer Fun Race, where everyone enjoyed warm, sunny weather at Timber
line Lodge and Ski Area combined with ski racing. It proved a lot of fun for many who had considered ski racing a winter sport. It consists of Giant Slalom on Saturday and Slalom on Sunday. It quickly became popular, attracting ski racers from all across the US and several other countries. Soon it took on the USSA status of Masters Summer Fun Nationals. The event has grown and ranges from 110-175 racers each summer. The racers bring family and friends and make a vacation of their trip to Mt Hood. They usually arrive a week prior to the event for training at a "race camp". The event gives them the opportunity to be competitive, socialize with friends, and re-educate their muscles half way between last season and next. The event is supported by about 30-40 volunteers who are both racers and non racers to make the event successful each year.
