Squaw Valley Masters Programs

Squaw Valley's rich competitive heritage spans many decades and many age groups. While most people may be familiar with our young race programs (the Mighty Mites, alpine, freestyle and snowboard teams) Squaw Valley also has a comprehensive program for adults interested in a more formal racing and training program.

Masters racing is a division of the U.S. Ski Association and is designed for every level of skier ability, from entry level racers through ex-national team members. Masters racing provides the next step for up and coming accomplished skiers who are late bloomers, NASTAR and college racers, ski instructors, former professional racers and even ex-national team members.

SEASONAL TRAINING

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.

Squaw Valley’s Race Program for adults offers various levels of participation. Choose from:

Weekend/Holiday only (Fri-Sun)
Mid-week (non-holiday) - Training available 4 days a week
Full season programs - Training available 6 days a week

DAILY RACE WORKSHOPS

For those that are unable to commit to a season long program can participate in a daily gate training program.

Participation costs $49 for the morning gate training workshop. For an additional $29 racers can hone their racing skills by freeskiing with the coaches in the afternoon.

RACING

Newly expanded to include younger skiers, masters from ages 21 to over 80 compete on the same runs used for World Cup events in the following events: slalom, giant slalom, super G and downhill.

On a local level, masters races are open to racers 21 years of age or older, with appropriate eligibility, according to USSA rules. A USSA alpine masters membership is required.