Far West Masters Racing

The Far West Masters is an organization of volunteers. Our race calendar and race operations depend on the efforts of many people who contribute time and energy to putting together a schedule of challenging and enjoyable races each season.

This page lists the Far West members who contribute to our program by volunteering to staff race positions at our events.

Race Volunteers

When you arrive at the area for a Far West Masters race, the race checkin desk is staffed by fellow racers who have volunteered their time. Our volunteers will help make sure you have everything you need for your race day and answer any questions you might have about the event schedule and masters racing.

On the hill during the race, the officials are also fellow Far West racers who have volunteered their time to help ensure that our competitions are safe and fair. At each race, we provide a Technical Delegate (TD) and a Referee who together with the Chief of Course from the organizing area comprise the race jury. Mark Mirviss is the Head of Officials and works diligently each year to ensure that we have licensed officials who are qualified to work our races.

Date Event Race Checkin Officials
Dec. 7-8 Mammoth Mountain
GS / GS
TBA TD: Dan Simmons
RF: Deb Lewis
Jan. 11-12 Sugar Bowl Viva Italia
SL /SL
TBA TD: Rees Palermo
RF: Cherie Williams (Sat)
     Ryan Ritchie (Sun)
Jan. 24-25 Mammoth Speed Series
SGx2, SGx2
TBA TD: TBA (Mammoth)
RF: Cherie Williams
Asst RF: Deb Lewis
Jan. 31 Alpine
SLx2
TBA TD: Doug Fulton
RF: Don Smith
Feb. 1-2 Palisades Bernard Cup
GS / GS
TBA TD: Paul Laudenschlager
RF: Cherie Williams
Feb. 7-9 FIS Masters Western Regional Championships - Big Sky MT - SGx2, GS_1x2, SL
Feb. 10-12 National DH Championships - Soldier Mountain ID - DHx2
Mar. 1-2 Diamond Peak
SLx2, SL
TBA TD: Hamish Butler
RF: Cherie Williams
Mar. 14-15 Northstar
SGx2, GS
TBA TD: Hamish Butler
RF: Cherie Williams
Asst. RF: Kirk Swanson (Fri SGs)
Mar. 18-22 US Masters National Championships - Gore Mountain NY - SG, GS, SL, AC
Apr. 4-5 Palisades Season Finals
SL, GS
TBA TD: Paul Laudenschlager
RF: Cherie Williams