Note: The Far West Masters organization does not endorse any
specific training program or camp. We make information available here
when we are aware of training opportunities that may be of interest to our
members. We support all opportunities for participation in masters ski racing!!
Race Camps
- Mammoth Masters Race Camp - Nov. 30- Dec. 4, 2009
Full week program of coaching prior to the season opening races Dec. 5-6.
The Mon-Fri program will provide 4 hours of training each day.
This is a weeklong camp geared towards the serious racer.
Participation is also available on a per-day basis, allowing you to choose which days you want to train
if you're unable to attend for the full week.
The coaching cost is $60 per day (does
not include lift ticket).
Discounted lift tickets and lodging are available.
See the
Mammoth Race Dept. web page
for details or contact them by phone 760.934.0642 or
email.
Training Programs
- Alpine Meadows
Daily race training clinics - 10-1pm daily Tuesday-Sunday (Mondays and select holidays off) throughout the season
from December 12, 2009 - April 11, 2010.
Details and contact information available at
www.skialpine.com/lessons/masters-program
- Auburn Ski Club (Boreal)
Auburn Ski Club offers a night masters training program.
Visit the ASC web site at
www.auburnskiclub.com for information and contacts.
- Big Bear Masters (Snow Summit)
We train all season long at Snow Summit.
For the 2009-2010 season, the training schedule has been expanded from 3 to 4 days
per week with an extra weekend day added: Wed & Fri - 9 to noon, Sat & Sun - 8 to 11 am
- Diamond Peak
(we do not currently have any information on masters training for 2009-2010 at Diamond Peak)
- Mammoth Masters Team
Full-season program, training days Thu-Sun.
For details visit the information page (link above) or contact the
Mammoth Race Department by phone 760.934.0642 or
email.
- Mt. Rose
Dedicated Masters training is available on Thursday and Friday mornings;
Masters are invited to join whenever the Competition teams are training.
Program starts weekend of December 3rd and finishes early April.
For details visit the information page (link below) or call 775-849-0704 ext.215.
- Northstar
Masters training is available Mon-Fri (9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.) throughout the season from Dec. 6 - Apr. 5
For details visit the information page (link below) or call 530.562.3232.
- Sierra at Tahoe
New for 2010: The Masters Drop-In program is for adults age 18 and over who have racing experience and want to continue skiing or riding gates. The program allows members to train in the gates with Sierra Resort's competitive teams during designated practice times. Registration in the program is free for skiers and riders with a season pass or a valid lift ticket for the day on which they would like to train.
For details visit the information page (link below) or contact Competition Services at 530-659-7453 x280.
- Squaw Valley
Squaw's training program includes 3 hours of gate training in the morning and freeskiing with Masters coaches in the afternoon to work on development of skiing skills.
Training available 6 days a week in the full-season program, with weekend, mid-week, and daily training also offerend.
For further information visit the information page (link below) or check with the Squaw Valley Race Department at (530) 581-7188,
- Sugar Bowl Masters Program
Full-season program, 4-5 training days per week from December 2009- April 2010.
For information contact SBST at 530-426-6771 or by email at
admin@sbst.org.
- Tahoe Donner Masters Program
Wednesday through Sunday starting January 6th and ending April 4th.
Training consists of technical and tactical drills in Slalom, Giant Slalom, Super G and Freeskiing.
Video analysis will be used on a regular basis
Note: information on training opportunities for
the 2010 season is provided for all programs that we are aware of.
We update this page whenever we have details, but for definitive information
you should contact the area/club/race department directly.
