Festivities begin with the pros taking on 30 amateurs in an anything-goes snowblader downhill race. This all-out snowblader banzai will be a guaranteed crowd pleaser as a cast of celebrity judges adds to the hysterics. A jury of McConkey's peers will hold a rigorous screening process to pre-select the 30 amateurs based on their ability, character and wit. 

Later, the Extreme Small Mountain Snowblader Invitational where a select group of 30 pros will negotiate Palisades Tahoe's legendary terrain on K2 Fatty snowblades. Spectators are encouraged to dress up and celebrate the spirit of McConkey.