Masters Program

The Tahoe Endurance Masters Program was built to fill a long-missing gap in the North Lake Tahoe ski community — creating a place where adult athletes can train together, improve their skiing, and stay connected to the sport in a meaningful way.

Whether your goal is fitness, technique development, racing at a high level, or simply being part of a motivated ski community, the program is designed to provide expert coaching, purposeful training, and an environment that keeps skiing fun, challenging, and rewarding.

Running September 1 through March 31, the program brings together athletes who are passionate about pushing themselves, learning, and sharing the experience with others who love the sport just as much.

This program is intended for skiers with prior Nordic skiing experience, including familiarity with both skate and classic technique. In general, athletes should have at least 3+ years of Nordic skiing background to fully benefit from the program structure and training environment.

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Masters General Program

For fitness, technique development, and enjoyment on skis. This program is designed for adult athletes who want to improve their skiing in a supportive team environment while working with some of the top coaches in the country.

This is the ideal option for skiers who are comfortable on both skate and classic skis and want structured training, technical feedback, and a consistent community without the intensity and commitment of an elite competition program.

Includes:

  • 1 coach-led session per week

  • Technique development and ski fitness

  • Weekly generalized training plan

  • World Cup video analysis and education

  • Team environment focused on growth, enjoyment, and long-term development

Eligibility:

  • A basic skiing knowledge with a minimum of 3 years of skate and classic skiing ability, and the desire to improve!

  • Must have a season pass to Tahoe XC.

Coaches: Quinn Lehmkuhl & Julien Bordes

Program Cost

September 1 – March 31
$1,695

Masters Competition Program

For athletes pursuing high-level performance and competition. This is an elite-level masters training group built for highly motivated skiers who want a serious and structured approach to training and racing.

The Competition Program follows a similar philosophy and structure to the nationally recognized Tahoe Endurance Junior Comp Team and is designed for masters athletes looking to train at a high level with equally driven teammates.

This is not a casual ski fitness group. Athletes should already have a strong foundation in both skate and classic skiing and be prepared for focused, performance-oriented training.

In general, this group is best suited for athletes competing at or near Wave 1 level for the Great Ski Race or equivalent regional race performance. If you are unsure whether this program is the right fit, please reach out to the coaches. We are happy to help guide athletes toward the program that best matches their current level and long-term goals.

Includes:

  • 2 coach-led sessions per week

  • Elite-level training structure and coaching

  • Intervals, ski-specific strength, running, bounding, rollerskiing, race preparation, and race-focused technique work

  • Elite-level team training plan

  • World Cup video analysis and education

  • Select local race support

Competition Team Eligibility

The Masters Competition Program is intended for experienced skiers pursuing a high level of training and racing. Athletes joining this group should generally:

  • Be competent and comfortable on roller skis (on roller ski training days in the fall)

  • Be proficient in both skate and classic technique

  • Be racing at or near Wave 1 level for the Great Ski Race or similar events

  • Be prepared for a structured, elite-level training environment

  • Must have a season pass to Tahoe XC.

If you are unsure whether you meet these requirements but are interested in joining the Competition Team, please reach out to the coaches. We are happy to help guide athletes toward the program that best matches their current level and long-term goals.

Coaches: Quinn Lehmkuhl & Julien Bordes

Program Cost — 2026-27 Season

September 1 – March 31
$3,395

Program Days & Times — 2026–27 Season

Season Duration
September 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027

Coach-Led Training Schedule:

  • Thursday mornings — 8:00 AM

  • Sunday afternoons — 3:00 PM

Training Locations:
Sessions will primarily take place throughout the North Lake Tahoe region, with on-snow training typically based out of Tahoe XC or Nevada Nordic depending on conditions.

Please note that there will be no coach-led training on major holidays including Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s, along with a few select dates due to junior team travel and competition schedules.

Program sign-up coming soon!

Please note, all master’s program participants need a TXC season pass to participate. This is NOT included in the program dues.