The Alpine DECL (Division Education and Clinic Leader) team is a group of highly trained instructors who are responsible for running the various Alpine clinics and assessments that the Division offers.
Members of this team have have been hand-selected from the Intermountain Development Squad; for more information on this process, take a look at the “Alpine DEVO Squad Selection” event listed on this page.
Biography
Originally From: Taunton, UK
Years Instructing: 12
Favorite Skier or Snowboarder: Benni Walch
Why do you work in the ski industry? Watching people step outside their comfort zone, making changes, gaining confidence and skiing better is inspiring.
What else do you do besides skiing/snowboarding? Cycling is my other passion. I grew up racing road, track and time trials in the UK and competed at an International level. I now manage a bike shop in Jackson with fellow DECL’s Bart & George Flynn.
If you could have dinner with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why? My Grandma when she was in her 80’s. I have always been closer to her than my Mom, she has dementia and is no longer the vibrant lady she once was.
Biography
Originally From: Sandpoint, Idaho
Years Instructing: 26
Favorite Skier or Snowboarder: Racer- Mikaela Shiffrin; Freeride- Candide Thovex; Ski Mountaineer- Doug Coombs
Why do you work in the ski industry? Skiing has been a part of my life since I was a little girl. It is my true passion. I cannot think of a better way to spend my day than to share it with others, sliding on snow in the mountains.
What else do you do besides skiing/snowboarding? I am also an AMGA certified mountain guide, and I guide backcountry skiing, alpine expeditions, and climbing around the world. I run a business called Ski Divas LLC- Women’s ski camps worldwide skidivas.com. In 2020 I started a non-profit BIPOC ski camp for women (scholarship based). I am a mother of two young daughters, and we live together with my husband and our dog Willow in Jackson, WY.
If you could have dinner with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why? I would love to sit down for dinner with The Buddha, and be enlightened.
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Alpine L3 / Backcountry Accreditation / P&P Accreditation Trainer / ACE I
Home Area: Jackson Hole
Biography
Originally From: Maine
Years Instructing: 20
Favorite Skier or Snowboarder: Bode Miller
Why do you work in the ski industry? For the love of winter sports and the ability to share my passion.
What else do you do besides skiing/snowboarding? Mountain biking, fly fishing , road biking.
If you could have dinner with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why? Kobe Bryant in his prime it would be great to understand and learn how he challenged him self with self training and pushing team mates.
Biography
Originally From: Jackson, WY
Years Instructing: 12
Favorite Skier or Snowboarder: Undecided
Why do you work in the ski industry? This sport is my passion and I want to share that with as many snow sports athletes and enthusiasts as I can.
What else do you do besides skiing/snowboarding? Climbing, trail run, bike, drink chai tea lattes, travel, snuggle with my dog.
If you could have dinner with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why? My grandfather, because I didn’t get to say goodbye before he passed.
Biography
Originally From: Utah
Years Instructing: 10
Favorite Skier or Snowboarder: Heidi Knaus… what a legend!
Why do you work in the ski industry? Skiing is my absolute favorite thing to do and I get so much out of sharing the love I have for this sport with others.
What else do you do besides skiing/snowboarding? Fly fishing, mountain biking, and playing music.
If you could have dinner with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why? 19th century composer Johannes Brahms. Of all music composed to date, his ability to control rhythm, melody, and movement goes above everyone else. I want to know how that’s done, and maybe get his take on “sliding on snow”
Biography
Originally From: Portland, Oregon
Years Instructing: 29
Favorite Skier or Snowboarder: Myself
Why do you work in the ski industry? There is nothing better than sharing the stoke of skiing with others!
What else do you do besides skiing/snowboarding? Physiotherapy, cycling
If you could have dinner with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why? My wife…
Notes
Alpine L3
Home Area: Alta
Dustin Cooper
Alpine Certification ManagerNotes
Originally From: Ogden, Utah
Years Instructing: Since 1986
Favorite Skier or Snowboarder: Anyone skiing with me!
Why do you work in the ski industry? Skiing and the people
What else do you do besides skiing/snowboarding? Mountain Biking and Waksurfing
If you could have dinner with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why? It’s a long list…
Biography
Originally From: Saranac Lake, New York (Born in New Jersey)
Years Instructing: 15
Favorite Skier or Snowboarder: Patrick Baetz, Mikaela Shiffrin
Why do you work in the ski industry? Sharing time in the mountains in a meaningful and fun environment. Passing on that passion to others.
What else do you do besides skiing/snowboarding? Mountain Biking, Reading,Travel, Photography, Spending time with my family
If you could have dinner with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why? Marcel Hirscher, how he dealt with the weight of expectation from an entire nation.
Biography
Originally From: Seattle, WA-Alpental
Years Ski Instructing: 14
Favorite Skier: Anyone who will hike with me and they know what they are doing.
Why do you work in the ski industry?
I like to ski.
What else do you do besides skiing? (hobbies, work)
Board, bike, soccer, climb, hunt, camp.
If you could have lunch with any person in the world who would it be and why?
My wife. I can relax, eat, and hang out with my best friend. (I know it’s cheesy, but it’s true).
Notes
Alpine L3 / Snowboard L2 – freestyle accredited (both)
Home Area: Sundance
Biography
Originally From: Cottonwood Heights UT
Years Instructing: 23
Favorite Skier or Snowboarder: Lindsay Vonn
Why do you work in the ski industry? I love sharing my passion for the sport and helping others learn to love it.
What else do you do besides skiing/snowboarding? I’m a healthy lifestyle strategist passionate about helping women prioritize self-care without sacrifice. A mom of 2 busy teens. I coach for the Snowbasin Ski Team and teach at Snowbasin. When I’m not doing all that, I’m playing in the mountains or on our boat with my husband and kids.
If you could have dinner with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why? The Obamas. I think they’re incredibly intelligent and still down to earth. They seem to have a similar relationship and perspective as my husband and I.
Biography
Originally From: Bountiful, UT
Years Instructing: 29
Favorite Skier or Snowboarder: Candide Thovex
Why do you work in the ski industry? I can remember my first time on skis and every time between. Memories that don’t fade, they don’t get “old”- they become part of a greater line of turns, falls, jumps, and powder filled stashes- helping even one more person, child, youth, adult or instructor capture a bit of that same love- well that is why I show up each time.
What else do you do besides skiing/snowboarding? Surfing the mountain lakes in summer and selling the boats that power them, owner/ operator of The Pines at Island Park in Island Park Idaho, cherishing time with my budding family and friends.
If you could have dinner with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why? My daughters and wife- they have my whole heart- and if we could find them… those first “Riders of Snow” that strapped some sticks on their feet- I’d say thank you and ask if they had any idea it would become our beautiful industry today!!
Biography
Originally From: Los Angeles
Years Instructing: 18
Favorite Skier or Snowboarder: Benni Walch or Daron Rhalves
Why do you work in the ski industry? My passion to keep the sport alive
What else do you do besides skiing/snowboarding? Golf, hike, camp
If you could have dinner with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why? Alf Engen, I would love to listen to him tell the history of skiing from his perspective and his views on the future of the sport
Biography
Originally From: Pocatello, Idaho
Years Instructing: 11
Favorite Skier or Snowboarder: Deno Dudunake and Glenn Evans
Why do you work in the ski industry? Love the freedom, strength, and joy of the sport and overall ski/ride family that’s created.
What else do you do besides skiing/snowboarding? I run a consulting business called Inspire. I love to explore, travel with family and friends, and pretty much anything to do with being in the mountains. A bit of sea time is perfect too. Time with my kids is always cherished. Skiing with them is the most motivating, inspiring, and uplifting ski time.
If you could have dinner with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why? My dad, Dennis Evans, just lost him this past year and he always loved making a family meal for all of us while telling stories and reminding us to just keep consistently moving forward towards our dreams.
Biography
Originally From: Canada Lake, NY
Years Instructing: 26
Favorite Skier or Snowboarder: Didier Cuche
Why do you work in the ski industry? There is no better way to spend the winter
What else do you do besides skiing/snowboarding? When I’m not skiing,I’m a mom to a son and a wife of a boot fitter. When it’s not snowing I’m a baker in the Adirondacks at my families General Store. And painting the world around me when I can.
If you could have dinner with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why? Georgia O’Keefe, compare notes with her
Notes
Home resort: Canyons
Biography
Originally From: White River Jct, VT now Jackson Hole, WY
Years Instructing: 11
Favorite Skier or Snowboarder: I don’t have a favorite — I pull inspiration from all corners of the industry from racing to free ride to big mountain.
Why do you work in the ski industry? I love skiing and love sharing that enjoyment with others.
What else do you do besides skiing/snowboarding? Riding road bikes, gravel bikes, mountain bikes and e-bikes, Wake surfing and foiling.
If you could have dinner with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why? My wife.
Biography
Originally From: Harvard, MA
Years Instructing: 29 seasons in 26 years
Favorite Skier or Snowboarder: 29 seasons in 26 years
Favorite Skier or Snowboarder: Seth Morrison
Why do you work in the ski industry? For the skiing
What else do you do besides skiing/snowboarding? Golf, bowling, via ferrata, cycling
If you could have dinner with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why? Helen of Troy. I need to see what all the fuss was about.
Notes
Home Area: Jackson Hole
Term: 2012 to 2015
Biography
Originally From: Auburn, New York
Years Instructing: 50
Favorite Skier or Snowboarder: Junior Bounous
Why do you work in the ski industry? Completely addicted to the turn and I love helping people learn to love the sport.
What else do you do besides skiing/snowboarding? Competitive age group triathlete and XTERRA triathlete, mountain bike, road cycling
If you could have dinner with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why? Jean-Claude Killy
Notes
Alpine L3
Home Area: Snowbird
Biography
Originally From: Saskatchewan, Canada
Years Instructing: 41
Favorite Skier or Snowboarder: Too Many to Name!
Why do you work in the ski industry? I love this sport and I want to share the love!
What else do you do besides skiing/snowboarding? I love to ride my horse, bike, UTV and I own a Landscaping Business.
If you could have dinner with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why? My Mum and Dad, I would Thank them for the sacrifices they had to make so that I could Ski Race!
Biography
Originally From: Upstate New York
Years Instructing: 29
Favorite Skier or Snowboarder: Seth Morrison
Why do you work in the ski industry? Because it’s fun
What else do you do besides skiing/snowboarding? I coach mountain biking and I’m learning to surf. I also love music
If you could have dinner with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why? Les Claypool. He’s a musical icon and seems like an all around cool dude
Biography
Originally From: Ogden, Utah
Years Instructing: 20
Favorite Skier or Snowboarder: Mikaela Shiffrin
Why do you work in the ski industry? I love being outdoors . Sharing my passion of skiing and the mountains with others is truly rewarding.
What else do you do besides skiing/snowboarding? I am an ultra runner and avid outdoorsman and currently work as a locomotive engineer for the Union Pacific Railroad.
If you could have dinner with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why? Abraham Lincoln I believe he was one of the smartest men to ever govern our nation.
Stephen Helfenbein
Alpine DECL, National Team MemberBiography
Originally From: Carbondale, CO
Years Instructing: 30
Favorite Skier or Snowboarder: Ted Ligety
Why do you work in the ski industry? I love skiing and want to do it every day for as long as I can do it.
What else do you do besides skiing/snowboarding? Ride bikes and travel rivers.
If you could have dinner with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why? Earnest Hemingway – I love his writing, he lived an interesting life and was at Sun Valley during some very formative years.
Notes
Home Area: Alta
Biography
Originally From: LIme Lake, NY
Years Instructing: 16
Favorite Skier or Snowboarder: Miller, Shriffin, Maier, Auclair
Why do you work in the ski industry? It’s so much fun.
What else do you do besides skiing/snowboarding? Surf, run, golf, for other work I own a small wine bar and bistro on Nantucket.
If you could have dinner with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why? Plato, Churchill, ski friends after a powder day.
Jason Hunter
Alpine DECL, Board MemberBiography
Originally From: Eagle Butte, South Dakota
Years Ski Instructing: 24
Favorite Skier: The Ski Instructor on South Park and Harkin Banks
Why do you work in the ski industry?
It gives me an excuse to act like a kid.
What else do you do besides skiing? (hobbies, work)
Snowboard, motorcycles, mountain bike and rock climbing.
If you could have lunch with any person in the world who would it be and why?
da Vinci, so he could tell me how stuff works.
Notes
Alpine L3
Home Area: PCMR
Colleen Jamieson
Alpine Education Manager, Board MemberBiography
Originally From: Bozeman, MT
Years Ski Instructing: 25
Favorite Skier: Marlies Schild
Why do you work in the Ski Industry: Enjoyment for the sport and the outdoors where I can inspire and encourage success in sport development and individual growth.
What else do you do besides skiing: Bike, Hike, Garden
If you could have lunch with any person in the world who would it be and why: My grandpa, with out knowing him his passion and work in education, has become a part of my life and he would see that my skiing never faded.
Notes
Home Resort: PCMR (Park City Ski Education Foundation)
Alpine Level 3, CS1, USSA L300 Coach
Biography
Originally From: Ironwood, Michigan (upper peninsula)
Years Ski Instructing: 22
Favorite Skier: Gene Palmer
Why do you work in the ski industry?
It’s great to do something you love for work.
What else do you do besides skiing? (hobbies, work)
Construction work and fishing when I’m not working.
If you could have lunch with any person in the world who would it be and why?
Willie Wonka, he might let me ride the Wonkavator.
Notes
Alpine L3 / ACE L1
Home Area: Grand Targhee
Biography
Originally From: Kansas
Years Instructing: 40
Favorite Skier or Snowboarder: Doug Coombs
Why do you work in the ski industry? Fun and learning
What else do you do besides skiing/snowboarding? River Guide and play worldwide
If you could have dinner with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why? David Brower to discuss conservation
Notes
Alpine L3
Home Area: Jackson Hole
Biography
Originally From: Mt. Hood, Oregon
Years Ski Instructing: I have a rusty 30 year pin.
Favorite Skier:
Past: Marc Girardelli…the most well rounded.
Present: Bode Miller…the smartest.
Future: Askel Lund Svindal…the most progressive
Why do you work in the ski industry?
Because I am lucky.
What else do you do besides skiing? (hobbies, work)
Bike…on any surface.
If you could have lunch with any person in the world who would it be and why?
My dream would be to have bratwurst and pilsner with the true pioneers of skiing. Mathias Zdarsky and Hannes Schneider. I would listen to them debate ski technique, teaching methods, and equipment.
Notes
Alpine L3
Alpine Sport Education Manager
United States Ski and Snowboard Association
George Kolbenschlag
Alpine DECL, Board MemberBiography
Originally From: Unknown
Years Instructing: 42
Why do you work in the ski industry? The people
What else do you do besides skiing/snowboarding? Lots of biking, travel and hanging with my family
If you could have dinner with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why? My kids
Notes
Alpine L3
Home Area: Snowbird
Biography
Originally From: Baltimore, MD
Years Ski Instructing: 20
Favorite Skier: Bennie Reich
Why do you work in the ski industry? – To share my passion for skiing/riding with others.
What else do you do besides skiing? (hobbies, work) – Family (two girls), carpet and window cleaning, snowboard, bike and blade.
If you could have lunch with any person in the world who would it be and why? – Jean Claude Killy. I would buy him lunch after skiing together.
Notes
Alpine L3
Home Area: Jackson Hole
Maggie Loring
Alpine DECLBiography
Originally From: Maine
Years Instructing: 56
Favorite Skier or Snowboarder: Junior Bounous
Why do you work in the ski industry? Love to make my recreation my vocation
What else do you do besides skiing/snowboarding? I have a dog
If you could have dinner with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why? My kids because they are why I’m on the planet
Notes
Alpine L3
Home Area: Snowbird
Biography
Originally From: Salt Lake City
Years Ski Instructing: 16
Favorite Skier: Bennie Reich
Why do you work in the ski industry?
Camaraderie and fun.
What else do you do besides skiing? (hobbies, work)
Bike and play with my family.
If you could have lunch with any person in the world who would it be and why?
Whoever’s buying?
Notes
Alpine L3
Home Area: Park City Mountain Resort
Biography
Originally From: Maine
Years Instructing: 40
Favorite Skier or Snowboarder: Michaela Shiffrin
What else do you do besides skiing/snowboarding? Hiking,Fly fishing,Backcountry skiing
Notes
Alpine L3
Home Area: Jackson Hole
Biography
Originally From: Arieseni-Alba, Romania
Years Instructing: 27
Favorite Skier or Snowboarder: Bode Miller
Why do you work in the ski industry? It’s what I’ve done, since I was very young. It naturally came to me.
What else do you do besides skiing/snowboarding? Play Bass; Ride Motorcycles; Not Organized Tennis; Very Light Road Cycling; Worked for 14 years as Summer Lift Op for PCMR.
If you could have dinner with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why? I would have dinner with Winston Churchill.
Biography
Originally From: Troutdale, Oregon
Years Instructing: 44
Favorite Skier or Snowboarder: My son Jeremy
Why do you work in the ski industry? I love to ski
What else do you do besides skiing/snowboarding? Road Cycling, Gym Rat, Reading
If you could have dinner with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why? Abraham Lincoln. He was a bad-a*^.
Notes
Alpine L3 / CS2
Home Area: Alta
Biography
Originally From: Nashville, TN
Years Instructing: 35
Favorite Skier or Snowboarder: Fritjof Nansen
Why do you work in the ski industry? Sharing passion for winter sports
What else do you do besides skiing/snowboarding? Mtn Bike, River SUP, Epic hikes, Mountaineering
If you could have dinner with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why? Mahatma Gandhi,…there’s so much to learn!
Notes
Alpine L3 / Tele L3 / Track L3 / Backcountry L3
Home Area: Snow King, WY
Biography
Originally From: Grand Targhee
Years Instructing: 15
Favorite Skier or Snowboarder: Reilly McGlashan
Why do you work in the ski industry? I work in the ski industry because snow is really fun to play in! And I enjoy sharing the stoke.
What else do you do besides skiing/snowboarding? I play, write, and record music.
If you could have dinner with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why? If I could have dinner with anyone, dead or alive, it would be the Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen. I would want to ask him about the courage it took to discover the Northwest Passage.
Biography
Originally From: Henryville, PA
Years Ski Instructing: 33
Favorite Skier: So Many hard to choose!
Why do you work in the ski industry? To share the appreciation for the mountains and the sport
What else do you do besides skiing/snowboarding? Motorcycle Racing, Bicycling, outdoor adventure
If you could have dinner with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why? Valentino Rossi – One of the most influential MC racers of all time.
Notes
Alpine L3 / Tele L3 / ACE L1
Home Area: Deer Valley
Biography
Originally From: Silverton, CO
Years Instructing: 10
Favorite Skier or Snowboarder: Marcel Hirscher
Why do you work in the ski industry? For fun
What else do you do besides skiing/snowboarding? Tennis
If you could have dinner with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why? My wife…she is the best.
Biography
Originally From: Reno, NV
Years Instructing: 15
Favorite Skier or Snowboarder: Candide Thovex
Why do you work in the ski industry? It’s the best way to connect with people outdoors in the winter. That and powder turns.
What else do you do besides skiing/snowboarding? Bikepacking.
If you could have dinner with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why? Ted Lasso.
Biography
Originally From: Jackson, WY
Years Instructing: 12
Favorite Skier or Snowboarder: Jessie Diggins
Why do you work in the ski industry? Because I love working out side and getting to teach people new things
What else do you do besides skiing/snowboarding? I am currently working on finding up a masters degree in elementary education.
If you could have dinner with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why? Amelia Earhart – I’d love to ask her about what it was like to be a pioneering woman in a male dominated industry.
Biography
Originally From: Montreal & Boca Raton
Years Instructing: 27
Favorite Skier or Snowboarder: Glen Plake
Why do you work in the ski industry? I love the the teaching aspect of my job as much as I love the skiing.
What else do you do besides skiing/snowboarding? Triathlon, Climbing, Biking
If you could have dinner with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why? Ralph Waldo Emerson. I would love to talk about his essay “Nature.”
Biography
Originally From: Minnesota
Years Ski Instructing: I know it’s scary, but 37 years.
Favorite Skier: That keeps changing, but today it’s Mikaela Shiffrin.
Why do you work in the ski industry: I missed my window to make real money-and this has been more fun anyway.
What else do you do besides skiing? (hobbies, work): Anything that keeps you from slowing down too fast.
If you could have lunch with any person in the world who would it be and why? Probably my mom and dad, because I can’t do that any more.
Notes
Home Resort: Snowbird
Biography
Originally from: Fort Dodge, Iowa
Year started Teaching: 1997
Why do you work in the ski industry? – Skiing is kind of fun. I enjoy getting to share a passion with others and still get to be outside in the snow. Free skis
What else do you do besides skiing? – Fly fishing guide, heli-skiing guide in Alaska, father of two boys, hunting with my chocolate lab Willy, bake oatmeal raisin cookies, over the road truck driver, talk about skiing, vacuum, brush teeth, crochet, play chess, laundry, yard work and reading.
If you could have lunch with any person in the world, who would it be and why? – My wife, I never get to see her…she is too busy skiing with our boys
Notes
Home Resort: Jackson Hole
Biography
Originally from Pittsburgh, PA, Ann grew up as the child of parents who are ski bums at heart. When she was five years old, her father took a six-week sabbatical from practicing law to teach skiing at Keystone Resort in Colorado. That year, and every year afterwards, while her parents both taught skiing, she and her two siblings attended the Keystone ski school.
A ski instructor since 2003, Ann likes to say that she was raised with an unusual expectation for the number of days on snow each year. That number has increased to well over 200, as she currently spends her winters in Jackson Hole, and her “summers” working in Ski Portillo, Chile. Ann works for the intermountain division as the current Nordic Discipline manager, a Nordic DECL, and an Alpine DECL.
Originally From: Pittsburgh, PA
Started Ski Instructing: 2003-2004 at Copper Mountain in Colorado
Favorite Skiers: Nina Oqvist, Marcus Caston
Why do you work in the ski industry? It’s a never ending project–both as a skier and as a coach.
What else do you do besides skiing? (hobbies, work) Run, ride bikes, travel. Instructor for the National Outdoor Leadership School.
Notes
Home Mountain: Jackson Hole
Biography
Originally From: Ogden, Utah
Years Instructing: 43
Favorite Skier or Snowboarder: Mikaela Shiffrin
Why do you work in the ski industry? To ski
What else do you do besides skiing/snowboarding? Fly fishing
Biography
Originally From: Vienna, Austria
Years Instructing: 30
Favorite Skier or Snowboarder: Lasse Kjus
Why do you work in the ski industry? Skiing has been a lifestyle since I was 3 years old.
What else do you do besides skiing/snowboarding? Summer work, plant nursery, horseback riding, running.
If you could have dinner with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why? Sheila Varian, dear friend and mentor, and world renowned horse woman and Arabian breeder who passed well before her time.
Biography
Originally From: Stockbridge, MA
Years Instructing: 27
Why do you work in the ski industry? I love to share the outdoors with people and help them obtain their personal goals.
What else do you do besides skiing/snowboarding? Events and catering
If you could have dinner with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why? My grandmothers who were a huge part of who I am today.
Notes
Home Resort: Deer Valley
Biography
Originally From: Wilmington, North Carolina
Years Instructing: 38
Favorite Skier or Snowboarder: Glen Plake
Why do you work in the ski industry? Skiing changed my life and I enjoy helping others find enjoyment in the mountains and stretch their boundaries
What else do you do besides skiing/snowboarding? I spend a lot of time riding and maintaining a variety of bicycles; hobby robotics/electronics; I’m the Transportation Technology Manager for Park City Municipal.
If you could have dinner with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why? Well anyone that is a passionate deep thinker with a sense of humor, so will go with Roger Penrose – Nobel Prize in physics – mathematician/philosopher. has posited there is no free will with both fervor and humor.
Notes
Home Resort: Canyons
Biography
Originally From: Sacramento, CA
Years Instructing: 26
Favorite Skier or Snowboarder: Mikaela Shiffrin, precision and poetry in motion
Why do you work in the ski industry? Love the mountains and sharing the sport
What else do you do besides skiing/snowboarding? Boat, tennis, hike
If you could have dinner with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why? My Dad. He had wisdom that I now appreciate even more!
Andy Baker
Alpine Emeritus DECLBiography
Alpine L3
Originally From: Sanford, Maine
Years Ski Instructing: 21
Favorite Skier: Scott Schmitt
Why do you work in the ski industry? – Introducing people to the mountains, to a sport for the ages.
What else do you do besides skiing? (hobbies, work) – Mountain bike, sea kayaking, hiking.
If you could have lunch with any person in the world who would it be and why? – French President Sarkosy
Notes
Home Area: Alta
Carl Boyer
Alpine DECLBiography
I am Carl Boyer, and I started skiing at Pajarito Mountain in New Mexico in 1963. My ski teaching career began in 1973 with the University of Utah Ski School, the nations first university level ski instruction methods course, dating to 1949. I became Associate Certified (Level II) in the Intermountain Ski Instructors Association (now PSIA-Intermountain) in 1975, continuing as the Technical Director for the U of U Ski School from fall 1975 through the spring of 1979.
I began teaching skiing full time at Snowbird Mountain Resort in the fall of 1979, where I am currently employed. I achieved Alpine Level III certification in 1985, then Alpine Divisional Education and Certification Leader status in 1991. I also hold Snowboard Level I, Accredited Children’s Educator I, and basic Park & Pipe Accreditation in PSIA/AASI Intermountain.
I have served on the Board of Directors for PSIA/AASI Intermountain since 2002; serving as Member at Large; Communications VP; President; and Administrative VP.
My major at the University of Utah was Geology, and I worked many summer seasons in field geophysics. I currently restore special interest automobiles, specializing in Citroens from the 1960’s and 1970’s.
Notes
Alpine L3 / Snowboard L1 / ACE L1 / Park & Pipe Accred
Home Area: Snowbird
Term: 2014-2017
Biography
Originally From: Arlington, Virginia
Years Ski Instructing: 11
Favorite Skier: Doug Coombs
Why do you work in the ski industry? – Fun and fresh air.
What else do you do besides skiing? (hobbies, work) – Bike mechanic, play guitar, run, bike, bowl and soak..
If you could have lunch with any person in the world who would it be and why? – My brother. He lives 2000 miles away. And then we could make some runs afterward.
Notes
Alpine L3
Home Area: Jackson Hole
Biography
Originally From: Red Sox Nation
Ski Teaching Career began in: 1988
Favorite Skier: Alberto Tomba
Why do you work in the ski industry? – Free skis.
What else do you do besides skiing? (hobbies, work) – Real Estate agent and golfer. (Is that the same thing)? Perform my duties as Wyoming Governer of Red Sox Nation.
If you could have lunch with any person in the world who would it be and why? – Bruce Springsteen….Duh!
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Alpine L3
Home Area: Jackson Hole
Term: 2013 to 2016
Biography
Originally From: Cleveland, OH
Years Ski Instructing: 18
Favorite Skier: Ethan Smith, Skier Extraordinaire
Why do you work in the ski industry?
– Someone got me addicted and I need my fix. Sharing the passion and making skiing easier for the people floats my boat.
What else do you do besides skiing? (hobbies, work)
– Travel, real estate, wine tasting, and loving my cat…Trixie Licorice Canasta.
If you could have lunch with any person in the world who would it be and why?
– Bette Midler. She is the most genuine and straight talking person I can think of. And she’s glamorous.
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Alpine L3
Home Area: Non-Affiliated
Biography
Originally From: Pennsylvania
Years Ski Instructing: 33
Favorite Skier: Ingemar Stenmark
Why do you work in the ski industry? – Free skiing , big money and the lifestyle.
What else do you do besides skiing? (hobbies, work) – Bike, scuba dive, river run, fly fish, dirt bike and ride horses.
If you could have lunch with any person in the world who would it be and why? – My whole family.
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Alpine L3
Home Area: Alta
Biography
USSA National level coach, ACE Trainer
Alpine L3 / ACE L3
1984 – 1986 Solitude Ski Resort Instructor,
1986 – 1996 Snowbird Ski Resort Instructor, Children’s On Snow Supervisor and Devo Coach for Snowbird Race Team,
1996 – 1998 Deer Valley Children’s On Snow Supervisor,
1998 – 2003 United States Ski and Snowboard Coaches Education Program Manager,
2003 – Present Deer Valley Ski School Recruiting/Adult Programs Manager.
Professional Achievements in Snowsports
PSIA Junior Education Team member and coach
1992 – 1996, Intermountain Division Examiner and Clinic Leader
1991 – 2004 – Behavior Science and Health from University of Utah
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Home Area: Deer Valley
Term: 2013 – 2016
Biography
Originally From: New York
Years Ski Instructing: 40
Favorite Skier: Ingemar Stenmark
Why do you work in the ski industry? – People.
What else do you do besides skiing? (hobbies, work) – Real Estate.
If you could have lunch with any person in the world who would it be and why? – Bennie Reich. Because he has the knowledge, image and moves that we all should have!!!
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Alpine L3
Home Area: Snowbird
Kent Lundell
ASEA National Rep, Alpine Emeritus DECLBiography
City of Origin: Huntsviile Utah
Teaching History
2008-2014 Snowsports Director Powder Mountain
2002-2008 Ski Teacher & Trainer Deer Valley
2000-2002 On snow manager Snowbasin
1999-2005 PSIA-I Certification Chairman
1998-2000 Alpine Manager Canyons
1982-1998 Ski Teacher and Trainer Park City Mountain Resort
1990-2014 PSIA-I DECL
1978-1982 Ski School Director Brian Head, Utah
1976-1978 Ski School Asst. Director Park west Ski area
1973-1976 Ski School Supervisor Park West Ski Area,
1972-1973 Ski Instructor Park West Ski Area
1971-1972 Ski Instructor Sundance,
Year that kent became a DECL: 1990
Position at resort: Snowsports Director
Year Elected to Board (2001 -2010)
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Intermountain ASEA representative since: 2011
Divisional Education Clinic Leader
Alpine L3
Home Area: Powder Mountain
Stew Marsh
Intermountain Alpine DECLBiography
Originally From: Syracuse, N.Y.
Years Ski Instructing: 40
Favorite Skier: Alf Engen
Why do you work in the ski industry? – I do it because of my passion for teaching and skiing. Seeing improvement and smiling faces is the reward I aspire to create.
What else do you do besides skiing? (hobbies, work) – Avid waterskier, mountain biker, golfer and traveler.
If you could have lunch with any person in the world who would it be and why? – Ingemar Stenmark, because of his accomplishments and knowledge of skiing and racing.
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Alpine L3
Home Area: Snowbasin
Biography
Originally From: Boise Idaho
Year Started Teaching: 1989
Why do you work in the ski industry? – It is fun. The people we meet and work with
What else do you do besides skiing? – Biking, golf, raffting, being a DAD!
If you could have lunch with any person in the world who would it be and why? – John KraKauer (author) Interesting/good conversation.
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Home Resort: Deer Valley
Biography
Originally From – Parma, Ohio
Favorite Skier – The Hermanator
Why do you work in the Ski Industry? – To get rich $$$$
What else do you do besides skiing? – Golf, Play guitar, play with my 2 boys
If you could have lunch with any person in the world who would it be and why? – Whoever’s buying
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Home Resort:
Biography
I have a long history in the Snow Sport industry as an instructor, supervisor, guest services manager, and snow sports school director.
I have served PSIA/AASI-I as the Administrative VP for four years and am currently, serving my second year as the President of PSIA/AASI-Intermountain and I am an active Alpine DECL in the Intermountain Division
I have been a member of PSIA/AASI-Intermountain since 1991. From then to the present, I have worked in the Intermountain Division as the Ski School Director at Snowbird and the Ski School Director at the Canyons. I have worked as an instructor and trainer at Powder Mountain and Park City Mountain Resort where I currently work part time.
Prior to moving to Intermountain Division, my Snow Sports teaching began at Spout Springs-Oregon in 1966. From then until moving to Intermountain Division, I worked as a full time ski instructor/trainer at Spout Springs- Oregon, White Pass-Washington, and Sun Valley- Idaho. I spent ten seasons as the Ski School Director at Bridger Bowl-Montana, one season as the head coach for the BSEF Buddy Werner race program, two seasons as a recreational race coach and trainer for the Bridger Bowl Ski School, and four seasons as the Ski School Director at Breckenridge-Colorado.
In 1973 I served as a Clinic Leader for PSIA-NW and attended the first National Academy at Mount Hood, Oregon. In 1976 I became a Clinic Leader and Examiner for PSIA-NRM and I served in that capacity until moving to Colorado in 1986. I functioned as a Clinic Leader and Examiner for PSIA-RM until moving to Utah where I have been an active DECL for PSIA-I from 1991 until the present. I am a former PSIA-National Team Member and former Certification Chairperson for PSIA-NRM. I was an examiner for the first in the Nation PSIA level 2 and level 3 Snowboarding exams held in Breckenridge and A-Basin. I was a coach for the 1981 Alpha Course in Sweden and have been a coach at eight National Academies.
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Home Area: PCMR
Term: 2011 to 2014
Biography
Originally From: New York
Why do you work in the ski industry? – I love it and don’t know how to do anything else!
What else do you do besides skiing? – Whitewater, super-aunt, run, ride and cook
If you could have lunch with any person in the world who would it be and why? – Dolly Parton-she rocks! Or Cher.
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Home Resort: Jackson Hole
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