Montage in Moosic, PA, is one of our most accessible venues for racers coming from Philadelphia and the Lehigh Valley. We race both giant slalom and slalom on Switch, reached from the Iron Horse lift. Six hotels sit at the base of the entrance road, less than two miles from the parking lots, making this the easiest venue on our schedule to stay at the night before. The races we hold at Montage are the only non-U.S. Ski & Snowboard sanctioned races on our calendar, so they are great first race options for anyone who wants to give Masters racing a try without purchasing a USSS membership.
Last updated: September 2026.
Before you travel: join the Race Day Communications WhatsApp group. Start lists, weather calls and schedule changes are posted there rather than emailed.
Montage at a Glance
| Location | Moosic, PA (near Scranton) |
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| Drive time | Approx. 2 hr from NYC; 2 hr from Philadelphia |
| Race trail | Switch |
| Race lift | Iron Horse |
| Lift ticket |
Montage is on the Indy Pass. We include your lift ticket as part of your race entry, but if you have a pass that works at Montage we will remove the lift ticket cost from your fee. |
| Warm-up trails | Spike or Upper Runaway |
| Nearest city | Scranton, PA. Wilkes-Barre, PA, is 12 miles away. |
Race Day Logistics
| Detailed schedule | We share our race-day schedule in advance in the race day information sheet. This will be available prior to the race on the registration page, and via WhatsApp. |
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| Start lists | Shared on WhatsApp. Second run (GS/SL) is reverse order within age class. |
| Registration | Enter in advance on AdminSkiRacing. Entries close roughly two days out; there is no day-of registration. |
The Race Trail
We race Switch. Access it from the Iron Horse lift. You will need to traverse the trail called Connection to reach the lift, so allow a little extra time getting to inspection. Warm up on Spike or Upper Runaway.
Racing at Montage: Common Questions
Which trail do we race?
Switch. Access it from the Iron Horse lift, which you reach by traversing the trail called Connection. The route to Iron Horse is not obvious from the base, so allow a few extra minutes before inspection your first time here, or ask an experienced racer to show you the way.
Do I need a lift ticket?
We price a discounted lift ticket into your race registration fee. If you have a season pass, we will deduct the cost of the lift ticket from your bill.
Where do I warm up, and how long is the lift ride?
Warm up on Spike or Upper Runaway. The Iron Horse lift spins in about six minutes.
Where should I stay?
Six hotels sit at the base of the entrance road, under two miles from the parking lots. If those are full or overpriced, Wilkes-Barre is twelve miles away with the same chains at lower rates.
Where do I find the start list and race schedule?
Start lists are posted on the Race Day Communications WhatsApp group, along with weather calls and any schedule changes. A detailed information sheet is coming soon. Second run (GS/SL) is reverse order within age class.
Is this a good venue for a first race?
Yes! Montage is one of our best first race venues because they hold the only non-U.S. Ski & Snowboard sanctioned events on our race schedule. The courses are still set to the same USSS Masters guidelines as our other races, but you don't need to purchase a USSS Masters license to participate. We also hold both a giant slalom and a slalom on the same day, so first time racers can get a taste of both disciplines with a single race fee.
New to Masters Racing?
Check out the following resources to learn more about how to get started with Masters racing.
| Adult Ski Racing 101 | What Masters racing is, who can do it and what it costs — the place to start if you have never raced. |
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| Getting Started | Licenses, membership and the five steps to entering your first race. Your first race day license is free. |
| Camps & Training | Camps, weekly gate training and beer leagues if you would rather get comfortable in a course first. |
| Equipment | What gear you actually need. Short answer: a helmet, and the skis you already own. |
| All Race Venues | Guides to every mountain where we race, with trails, logistics and travel notes. |
Get on the Start List
Pick a Montage date from the schedule and register on AdminSkiRacing. Entries close roughly two days before the event, and there is no signing up on race morning.