Masters Alpine Program

Masters Alpine Program

Masters (18+) training includes coaching, gate training, and video analysis.

  • The Full Season program ($1,200)  includes 24+ training sessions.
  • Daily training options are available.

See additional details below.

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Description

Masters ski racing (18+) is designed for every level of competitor. If you’ve never raced before, we’ll teach you. If you are gunning for a national or world championship, we’ll prepare you. And if you are somewhere in between, we’ll make you faster!

Lisa Ballard is the Masters Head Coach, and Jack Ballard is a Masters Coach. Additional support is provided by Mark Rupprecht and Tom Anderson.

The program runs from January 20, 2027, through April 7, 2027.

  • Tuesday afternoons: GS training on Hangman’s
  • Wednesday afternoons: SL training on the Bear Back poma
  • Periodic free skiing sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday morning prior to gate training
  • Priority sign up at no additional charge for the pre-FIS Masters Finals training sessions on April 6-7, 2027
  • Occasional SG training with juniors (except during Northern Division’s junior speed week)
  • Occasional Thursday afternoons if a Tuesday or Wednesday session is cancelled due to weather or snow conditions
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What gear do I need?

A hard-sided, FIS-approved helmet is required for GS training. In addition, we strongly recommend that participants use the correct skis and protective gear when training GS or slalom.

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How do I enter a masters race?

If you wish to compete regularly in U.S. Ski & Snowboard Masters races, you will need to obtain a membership from U.S. Ski & Snowboard. See the Masters Events & Schedules page for information regarding race registration.

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How good of a skier should I be?

Joining the masters program will make you a better skier all over the mountain. That said, to get the most out of the program, you should ski at an upper-intermediate level or higher. If you can ski trails rated with blue squares at Big Sky, you can handle this program. We train primarily on Hangman’s.