As mid-season approaches, many familiar faces continue to produce great results. It's nice to see everyone's success when I check results online. Below are some important dates to check out. See you out at the races!

Bill Skinner
Alpine Masters Manager
U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association

USSA Masters racers are getting great deals on lodging at Sunday River for the Skier's Edge Masters Nationals. Airfares are at a two year low. The entry deadline has been extended to February 10, so sign up today. You can find information, lodging deals and entry details at http://ussa.org/magnoliaPublic/ussa/en/events/masters/major/nationals.html.

The Molecule F National Speed Series opened at Big Sky, MT. After a great opener, the series unfortunately cancelled a competition at Mammoth due to too much snow and another cancellation occurred at Soldier Mountain due to lack of snow. The next event is the super G at Western Region Championships at Park City. Two downhill events at Mammoth have been added to make up cancellations. See the schedule below.

Feb. 9-11, Soldier Mtn., ID DH/DH (cancelled)
Feb. 13-15, Aspen, CO, SG/DH
Feb. 20, Schweitzer, ID, SG
Feb. 23-26, Mammoth, CA, DH/DH (added events)
Mar. 6, Whiteface, NY, SG
Mar. 23-26, Sunday River, ME, SG/DH

Results and schedule updates can be found at http://ussamasters.org/2009/er.