KSEF Programs · Winter 26/27
Masters Race Program
Adults · $2,450 · Kirkwood, California
| Ages | Adults |
|---|---|
| Training days | Training days and times are set by Masters Head Coach Tomasz and shared with the group. |
| Season dates | December 2026 through early April 2027, snow permitting. Dryland conditioning September through November. |
| Price | $2,450 tuition for Winter 26/27. Season pass and U.S. Ski & Snowboard membership are separate. |
| Pass requirement | A valid 2026/27 season pass for every training day: Epic Pass, Tahoe Local Pass, or Kirkwood Pass (Kirkwood only). Passes are bought from Kirkwood and Epic, separate from tuition. Pass links below. |
| Races | Local, regional, and national Masters races. Dates and venues are on the 26/27 Calendar. |
Tuition current as of October 11, 2026. Training dates, meeting points, and changes go to registered families through TeamSnap.
Get your Kirkwood pass
Every KSEF athlete needs one of these three passes. They are sold by Kirkwood Mountain Resort and Epic, not by KSEF.
Check blackout dates before you buy. The Tahoe Local Pass has blackout dates on Nov 27 to 28 and Dec 26 to 31, 2026, and Jan 16 and Feb 13 to 14, 2027. Several of those are KSEF training days, including MLK weekend. Before buying, returning and new members are encouraged to check with our Program Administrator, Dana Keith, to match their program dates to the right pass. Email Dana or see Epic's blackout date list.
Night Training needs a pass too. Night Training is a separate add-on, and every Night Training athlete needs an Epic Pass, Tahoe Local Pass, or Kirkwood Pass. Lift tickets do not cover Night Training. Tahoe Local Pass holders lose Night Training on Tuesday, Dec 29 and Wednesday, Dec 30, 2026, both blackout dates.
Questions on passes? Ask Dana.
Program overview
For advanced adult skiers, returning racers, and skiers ready to try gates. Train in Giant Slalom, Slalom, and Super G with Masters Head Coach Tomasz. Individual development plans and flexible scheduling help you work toward your goals alongside other adult athletes.
Training mix
Masters training is structured, coached, and purposeful. Every session is designed to improve your racing and your skiing, with a balance of gate work, tactical freeskiing, and conditioning adapted for adult athletes.
Gate Training. Focused sessions in Giant Slalom, Slalom, and Super G. Practice precise turns, choosing a race line, and the skills each discipline requires. Coach Tomasz gives individual feedback throughout each session.
Strategic Freeskiing. Coached, directed skiing across Kirkwood's terrain, targeting the technical fundamentals that underpin fast, efficient racing: edge control, pressure management, balance, and the ability to ski with confidence in any condition Kirkwood delivers.
Pre-Season Conditioning. Structured dryland training from September through November, emphasizing strength, agility, endurance, and flexibility, specifically adapted for adult athletes. Arrive on opening day ready to train, not catching up.
Personalized Development. Every participant receives an individualized development plan, regularly assessed and tailored to your goals and progress. Whether you are chasing podiums or chasing personal bests, the coaching meets you where you are.
Racing
Masters athletes compete in local, regional, and national Masters races, supported by strategic coaching to maximize race-day performance. Race schedules are coordinated by Coach Tomasz and published on the KSEF calendar. Whether you are racing for the first time or targeting national Masters events, KSEF provides the training, the preparation, and the team behind you.
Race travel is coordinated by coaches. Participants are responsible for transportation to race venues.
On-mountain race facility
KSEF plans to use its new on-mountain race facility for the 2026/27 season.
Schedule & training days
The Masters season runs December through early April, subject to snow conditions. Training days and times are coordinated by Coach Tomasz and published on the KSEF calendar. Pre-season dryland conditioning runs September through November. Coaches communicate with participants through KSEF's TeamSnap and direct email. Any training changes due to weather or conditions are communicated promptly.
Equipment
Masters racing requires discipline-specific equipment for GS, SL, and SG. Coach Tomasz provides expert guidance on racing equipment selection, setup, and tuning to ensure optimal performance and adherence to safety standards. Athletes are expected to arrive with race-ready equipment or consult with coaching staff before the season to ensure proper setup.
Essential equipment includes race skis appropriate for your disciplines, properly fitted race boots, race-specific poles with pole guards, a MIPS ski helmet with chin guard and face guard meeting current safety standards, shin guards for SL, goggles with multiple lens options, waterproof gloves, and appropriate layers for Kirkwood conditions. A speed suit is recommended for racing. A back protector is recommended for speed events. Dress for the mountain, not the start gate.
Ready to join Masters Race Program?
Payment plans and need-based scholarships are available. Registration, passes, and payment questions go to Dana; program fit goes to Kylese.
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