All Things Masters Racing With Lauren Beckos
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On this week's episode of Tips and Tales, Sean Higgins talks with U.S. Ski & Snowboard Alpine Masters Manager, Lauren Beckos, to learn all about this unique racing community. Masters racing is diverse with ex-national team skiers at times skiing the same courses as middle-aged newbies to the sport. If you're over 18 and are looking to experience the sport at a higher level than a casual run or two down a NASTAR course or are a former racer looking to get your competitive juices flowing again, masters racing might be just what you are looking for.
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