The origin of Mountain Meisters dates back to the early seventies and the “Local Yokel” Race League; it is one of the largest and longest continuously running Race Leagues in the United States. Cranmore Mountain Resort hosts 30+ teams with approximately 450 racers on 10 Wednesday’s throughout the season and even though it is a race league, the true focus of the program is to have fun and ski with friends, family and coworkers. To paraphrase Herbert Schneider: “If you live in the Mt. Washington Valley, skiing is part of your heritage. It is only right that everyone should have a chance to ski regardless of their financial situation. As a ski community, it is a sound investment in our future.” Mountain Meisters provides the opportunity for affordable skiing, riding, and coaching to the residents of the greater Mount Washington Valley.