Far West Masters Racing

Far West Masters thanks all participating ski areas which support ski racing and offer training opportunities and camps for masters competitors. As new training and camps are available, this page will be updated.

If you know of a resort that is not listed here please contact the Far West Masters web master.

Training and Race Camps

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. 27- Dec. 1, 2011
    Full week program of coaching prior to the season opening SL/GS races Dec. 2-4. The Sun-Thu program will provide 4 hours of training each day, with drills, gate training, video, and timed runs. This is a week-long camp geared towards the serious racer. The coaching staff will consist of coaches from the Mammoth Masters Team and 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. Meet Sunday 11/27 @ 12:00 PM at the Race Department in the Slopeside Center; daily schedule will be flexible and depends on conditions. The coaching cost is $70 per day (does not include lift ticket). Discounted lift tickets and lodging are available. See the the info flyer below or Mammoth Race Dept. web page for details or contact them by phone 760.934.0642 or email.
    training camp infoMammoth Masters Camp - details and registration (includes lodging discount info)
  • Alpine Meadows Early Season Race Camp - Dec. 10-14, 2011
    The Alpine Meadows masters program plans to run an early season on-hill Masters "Boot Camp" from Saturday, December 10 through Wednesday, December 14, 2011. Please email compservices@skialpine.com if you would be interested in participating in this 5-day training course. Pricing and more details will be available Fall 2011.
    Details and contact information available at www.skialpine.com/lessons/masters-program

Training Programs

NOTE: information training programs for the 2012 season is the best information we currently have available; updates will be made as additional information from organizers about their 2012 programs becomes available.

  • Alpine Meadows
    Race training clinics from December 18, 2011 - April 8, 2012. Full-time program 10-1pm daily Wed-Sun, weekend program 10-1pm daily Fri-Sun, and daily clinics.
    Details and contact information available at www.skialpine.com/lessons/masters-program
  • Auburn Ski Club (Boreal)
    Auburn Ski Club has offered a night masters training program in previous seasons. Visit the ASC web site at www.auburnskiclub.com for contacts and information about their 2012 programs.
  • Big Bear Masters (Snow Summit)
    The Snow Summit Masters train all season long at Snow Summit: Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 am to noon and Saturdays and Sundays from 8 am to 11 am. Training is offered by the day or as a season program.
  • Diamond Peak
    (we do not currently have any information on masters training for 2011-2012 at Diamond Peak)
  • Heavenly
    (we do not currently have any information on masters training for 2011-2012 at Heavenly)
  • Mammoth Masters Team
    Full-season program with training 9:30 – 1:30 Thu-Sun, starting Saturday, November 19, 2011 and ends Sunday, April 22, 2012. This is a top-notch program geared towards the serious racer. For details visit the MRD Mammoth Masters information page (link below) or contact the Mammoth Race Department by phone 760.934.0642 or email racedepartment@mammoth-mtn.com.
  • 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. Daily drop-in rates are available in addition to the season program. 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. 5 - Mar. 30. Daily drop-in rates are available in addition to the season program. For details visit the information page (link below) or call 530.562.3231.
  • Sierra at Tahoe
    (we do not currently have any information on masters training for 2011-2012 at Diamond Peak)
  • 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 2011- April 2012, conditions permitting. For information contact SBST at 530-426-6771 or by email at admin@sbst.org.

Note: information on training opportunities for the 2012 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.