8 weeks
mid January-March: one or two mornings per week
9am-12pm
One session per week: TBD
See more info below
Full-contact training is at your fingertips! The Alpine Masters program is for adults of all ages who are interested in ski racing, or just improving their alpine skills through ski racing techniques. We provide lane training for our Masters team members, including Giant Slalom and Slalom courses set to USSA & FIS specs. We will work through a GS progression and a Slalom Progression. BSF Alpine is committed to providing masters with quality training and coaching.
January - March
One morning per week (TBD by team members' schedules), 9am-12pm.
Meet at the top of the Virginia City lift by the Race City timing shack
Racing is optional. Masters athletes are invited to assist in helping in race production for other BSF Alpine races. Who knows … maybe a forerunner opportunity may happen as well!
For more information, contact BSF Alpine Program Director Jason Moore at (406) 587-2445 or jason@bridgerskifoundation.org.
Helmet: Hard Shell (no soft eared) CE approved or equivalent helmet required.
Skis. Free Skiing, GS & SL skis recommended, DH/SG skis if applicable
Pass: BSF Membership & Bridger Bowl ski pass required
USSA License: NOT REQUIRED unless you intend to attend USSA/Masters Sanctioned Races
Since skiing is not an inexpensive sport to participate in, we make every effort to help athletes secure gear in a variety of ways. BSF coaches will be available at all swaps to help answer questions.
Skis 101 http://www.skis.com/Buying-Guide-for-Skis/buying-guide-1-12-2012,default,pg.html
Race skis 101 http://www.skis.com/Buying-Guide-for-Race-Skis/buying-guide-1-24-2012,default,pg.html
Some people say that the three most important things when it comes to ski equipment are boots, boots and boots.
A proper fit is key because boots are your connection to the snow. A proper fitting boot gives you feedback, lets you know what your skis are doing, and helps the athlete determine what they want their skis to do. A sloppy fitting boot equates to sloppy or less precise skiing and can encourage bad skiing technique.
A quick way to find the proper boot size is by “shell fitting.” Take the liner out of the boot. Put the (socked) foot into the shell. Have them move their toes forward till they hit the front of the boot. Toes should touch without scrunching! Have them bend their knee forward. You should be able to fit a finger between their heel and the back of the shell. One finger is a “race fit.”It may be tempting to go a bit larger but keep in mind that boots are the link between the pilot and the snow.
Boots 101 http://www.skis.com/Buying-Guide-for-Ski-Boots/buying-guide-3-17-2012,default,pg.html
Race boots 101 http://www.skis.com/Buying-Guide-for-Race-Ski-Boots/buying-guide-2-9-2012,default,pg.html
Bindings http://www.skis.com/Buying-Guide-for-Ski-Bindings/buying-guide-4-4-2012,default,pg.html
GS-standard length. SL-pole guards for blocking and protection. SL pole may be slightly shorter.
To size poles, turn the pole upside down and grab it under the basket. Your elbow should be bent to or just past 90 degrees. Take into consideration binding and boot height. Grips should have straps. In sizing poles, longer is better (they can be cut if too long). They are great for getting out of a start and will remind you to keep your hands up.
When you register for the program, you will be added to an email list. Your coaches will communicate weekly details to you through email, as well as any last-minute changes. (It’s important that you do not unsubscribe to BSF emails, as this is our main mode of communication in the winter.) If for some reason, you are not receiving emails from us, let us know!