Pure downhill time trial — no avalanche, no items, no distractions. Navigate the course cleanly and reach the finish line in the fastest time. The purist mode — nothing between you and the mountain but your reflexes.
Controls
- Arrow keys (←/→) or A/D — Steer left/right
Rules
- Best of 3 rounds with increasing difficulty
- No avalanche chasing you — pure skill-based racing
- No speed boosts or ice patches — obstacle avoidance only
- Slalom gates still award time bonuses (-2s per gate)
- Collisions still stun, costing precious seconds
- Fastest time to the finish line wins each round
- The purist mode — tests raw navigation ability
Strategy Tips
- Hit every slalom gate — Each gate saves 2 seconds. Over a full run, gates make the difference between winning and losing.
- Smooth lines over speed — Sharp turns slow you down. Plan your path 2-3 obstacles ahead for the smoothest line.
- Memorize obstacle patterns — Courses repeat. In best-of-3, the third round favors the player who learned the layout.
- Stay calm on narrow sections — Tight gaps require micro-adjustments. Don't overcorrect and bounce between obstacles.
Inspiration
Inspired by Activision Skiing (1980).