2026 Masters National Championships Are Coming to Mammoth Mountain
The 2026 U.S. Ski & Snowboard Alpine Masters National Championships will be held March 22–28, 2026, at Mammoth Mountain, CA — right here in the Far West division. This is a full week of racing, socializing, and celebrating everything that makes Masters racing great.
Event Details & Links
For the full event schedule, news, and updates, visit the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Masters events page. A more detailed schedule will be released closer to the event. Once the event has started, refer to nightly racer emails and WhatsApp updates for the latest schedule details.
Register: AdminSkiRacing Late fee deadline: Sunday, March 8, 2026 — registrations after that date are subject to a $20 late fee per race.
Event Overview
The week kicks off with check-in on Sunday, March 22, followed by two Downhill training runs on Monday, March 23. Racing begins Tuesday, March 24, with DH, then continues through the week with Super-G, Giant Slalom, and Slalom. The event wraps up with the closing banquet on Saturday evening, March 28.
Race Headquarters, social events, and all race venues will be based at the Mammoth Mountain Main Lodge. The DH and SG races also count toward the 2026 National Speed Series standings.
Masters Nationals Training - new info added March 1st
Mammoth Race Department will be providing GS and SL training courses on Sun Mar. 22 before the start of Masters National Championships racing on Monday. Cost is $65 for training period 11:30am to 2pm. Racer price lift tickets will be available at the Race Dept office.
There may also be a SG training course provided, but that will depend on setup preparations and conditions.
A controlled free-skiing session on the SG track is planned for Tuesday Mar. 24 following the DH race, allowing SG competitors not participating in the DH an opportunity to access the race venue. Two runs are planned.
All training and racing is dependent on weather and conditions!
Eligibility
U.S. competitors must hold a current U.S. Ski & Snowboard Alpine Master membership for the 2025–2026 season. Short-term memberships are not eligible for championship events.
Non-U.S. competitors must purchase a U.S. Ski & Snowboard Short-Term Alpine Foreign Masters membership unless they already hold a current U.S. Masters membership.
Note: The full fluorocarbon wax ban is in effect and testing will be carried out at all FIS event levels.
Entry Fees
- Downhill: $125
- Super-G: $70
- Giant Slalom: $65
- Slalom: $65
- Banquet: $50
- Late fee: $20 per race after March 8, 2026
Lift Tickets
Discounted competitor lift tickets are available for online purchase:
- Adult (23–64): $75/day
- Senior (65–79): $65/day
- 80+: Free
Discounted tickets are also available for family members. Mammoth Mountain is an IKON Pass resort, so IKON passholders are covered.
Tickets will also be available for purchase on-site.
Lodging
Slope-side lodging packages are available at the Mammoth Mountain Inn, located right next to Race Headquarters and the Main Lodge. This is the most convenient option for competitors — the Inn includes a full-service restaurant, bar, and coffee shop, and offers regular shuttle service to town.
Book online through the Mammoth Resort Lodging reservation page, or call 800-MAMMOTH (1-800-626-6684) and reference USSA/FIS Masters Nationals 2026 or Booking ID: 37013. The room block cutoff date is Sunday, March 8, 2026. Reservations must be cancelled by midnight, March 15, 2026, for a full refund.
For additional lodging options around town, visit the Mammoth Lakes visitor information site for a directory of hotels, motels, condos, cabins, and B&Bs.
A tuning area will be available to all competitors at the Mammoth Mountain Inn during the event. If you're staying at the Inn, you can also arrange to ship your ski equipment directly to the lodge ahead of your arrival.
Getting There
Mammoth Lakes is located on the eastern side of the Sierra Nevada, about 160 miles south of Reno and 325 miles north of Los Angeles. Transportation options include:
- Fly: Direct flights are available daily to Bishop, CA (Eastern Sierra Regional Airport)
- Drive from Reno: Approx. 3 hours
- Drive from Los Angeles: Approx. 6 hours
- Drive from San Francisco: Approx. 6 hours
- Drive from Las Vegas: Approx. 5 hours
The Town of Mammoth Lakes and Mammoth Mountain Ski Area provide complimentary shuttle service around town and to and from the Main Lodge and Inn. For additional public transportation information, check Eastern Sierra Transit winter routes.
Volunteer
Volunteers receive a 1-day adult lift ticket for each day they volunteer, valid for one year from the issue date. Four volunteers are needed per race day. Sign up to volunteer.