[FWM News] Training Camps & Programs

[Far West Masters news]

With a surprise winter storm rolling in bringing 1-2 feet of snow in 
higher elevations of the Sierras the first week of October, it's 
definitely time to be planning your on-hill training program for the 
coming season! The Training information page has been updated with the 
information we currently have available on preseason camps and masters 
training programs offered in the 2011-2012 season.

Training information page on farwestmasters.org:
   http://farwestmasters.org/info/training

Mammoth will once again be offering a 5-day masters training camp the 
week following Thanksgiving, leading into the opening race weekend on 
Dec. 2-4. This will be a 5-day program, kicking off with a Sunday 
afternoon session and 4 days Mon-Thu with 4 hours training daily. Sign 
up for the full week or participate on a daily basis as your schedule 
permits; this is a great way to ramp up for the 2012 Far West Masters 
race season.

Details and registration (includes lodging discount info):
   
http://farwestmasters.org//announcements/2012/Mammoth_Masters_Race_Camp_Dec_2011.pdf

Two of our strongest programs, the Mammoth Masters Team and the Squaw 
Valley Masters program, are back this season offering full-season 
training programs. Other long-established and popular masters training 
programs are offered at Northstar, Mt. Rose, Alpine Meadows, and Sugar 
Bowl. Racers in southern California should check out the Big Bear 
Masters, who train at Snow Summit.

Many of the season training programs have early signup deadlines 
approaching soon, so if you're interested contact the organizers and 
get your signup in before prices go up! The Squaw Masters program 
early-pricing ends this coming weekend Sat. Oct. 15, while the Mammoth 
Masters early-registration pricing ends Oct. 31.

Mammoth Masters Team information:
   
http://www.mammothmountain.com/MountainActivities/WinterActivities/RaceDepartment/MammothMasters

Squaw Masters Program information:
   http://www.squaw.com/squaw-valley-masters-programs

Don't hesitate to ask your fellow masters races about any of these 
training programs - we're all happy to share information and tips about 
our home areas and training programs and to help new racers find their 
way to a program that fits their needs. Check out our Far West Masters 
page on Facebook to post questions and share opinions.

Far West Masters group on Facebook:
   http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=73183425504