CAMP OWNER/DIRECTOR

	Mike Annett, Camp Director Mike brought a dozen racers from the east coast to Mt Hood in the fall of 1978 for some early season training on the newly built Palmer chairlift.  He quickly discovered the incredible opportunity the area offered for summer training, and the rest is history.   When Mike isn't busy running the camp, he enjoys tennis, windsurfing, and playing bridge.
	Lynne Annett, Co-Director Lynne has been there every step of the way alongside Mike running this camp for 28 years, while raising 2 daughters.  Lynne retired from teaching elementary school in the Hood River school district.  Lynne enjoys playing in tennis tournaments with her family and spending time with her two grandchildren.

OFFICE ASSISTANT/ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR

	Elliot Halverson  Elliot, originally from Keene, New Hampshire, is our office manager.  He's now driving snowcats at Beavercreek, CO, and attending college at Colorado Mountain College.  Elliot enjoys skiing and snowmobiling in the backcountry.  He's been with MHSSC since 2000.
	Liz Edmunds Liz is our head counselor and activities director.  Originally from Wellesley, MA, Liz attends Trinity College in Connecticut, majoring in Religion and World Politics.  She enjoys sailing, reading, skiing, running and her family.  Her favorite foods include PB & J, ice cream, apples and bananas.  Liz has been working at camp since 2006.

SKI RACE COACHES

	John Rust, Head Coach John is our head coach and has been with camp since 1994.    John has run race programs at Mt. Hood Meadows, OR at Mt. Alyeska, AK and in McCall, ID.  John runs our Smith Rocks climbing camps and afternoon rock climbing program.     John Lives in Hood River with his wife Lisa and their two kids.  John has been working at MHSSC since 1996.
	Mike Syrovatka Currently coaching at Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Mike also coached Gould Academy as well as the Canadian National team (NorAm, Europa Cup, World Cup levels), 1995-2002. He also was head coach at Bromont Ski Academy in Quebec. Mike brings with him 30 years of experience and success at every level.  He's  been with MHSSC since 2002.
	Craig Bowden Craig, from Salt Lake City, Utah coaches at Rowmark Academy.  He also coached at the Torino, Italy winter Olympics in 2006.  Craig enjoys eating sushi, and he also likes to mountain bike.  Craig has been with MHSSC since 1992.
	Terry McLeod Terry, from Sandpoint, Idaho, is the ski school director at Schweitzer Mountain.  Terry attended Walla Walla College earning a degree in Business and Construction Technology. Terry competes in cycling and had had many podium finishes.    Terry is married with two daughters, ages 4 and 6.   He helped design and build our camp challenge course. Terry has been with MHSSC since 1997.
	Andrej Jerman Andrej is currently racing on the world cup in downhill, super-g and combined events for home country Slovenija. He competed at the 2002 & 2006 Olympics and he WON the 2007 Garmisch world cup downhill race, which you can watch here. His favorite hobbies are soccer and cycling.  Favorite movie Godfather Part 1, favorite food steak, and he roots for the Denver Broncos. Andrej has been with MHSSC since 2001.
	Jason Hey Jason is currently living in Park City Utah working for the Park City Ski Team. He works with J3 athletes (13-14 year olds) with Park City as well as MHSSC. He graduated from Plymouth State University with a BA in Criminal Justice. He skied for Plymouth for four years and was captain two of them. In his free time he likes to rock climb and surf. Jason has been with MHSSC since 2002.
	Scotty Veenis Scotty races for the University of Utah. He is the 2006 NCAA Giant Slalom Champion. He placed 11th in the giant slalom and 12th in the slalom at the 2005 U.S. Nationals.  Recipient of the Skier of the Year award from the Park City ski team in '05.  He's been with MHSSC since 2000.
	Polly Hopkins
	Heidi Gamma Heidi, from Andermatt, Switzerland, builds skis with her husband Dan (check out birdos.com).  Heidi has worked at Verbier, St. Moritz, and Andermatt.  She enjoys Mexican food, Thai, and peanut butter.  She's been working at MHSSC since 2001.
	Roger Bay Roger, from Bozeman, Montana coaches at Bridger Ski Foundation.  He has also coached the Park City ski team, Gilboa, and the U.S. ski team.  This past year he was assistant coach for Kristina Koznick.   Roger attended Montana State University.  He enjoys surfing, mountain biking, windsurfing, hunting and hockey.  Roger has been at MHSSC since 2006.
	Sean Mailey Sean teaches social studies at Southridge High School in Beaverton, Oregon.  He is the head coach for the Aloha/Southridge ski team as well as the assistant coach of the golf team.   Sean is married to Amanda Mailey and they have a son named Jackson.  Sean has been part of MHSSC since 2005.
	Bob Robicsek Bob, from Northbrook, IL., is the Head Coach at Wilmot Mountain in Wisconsin.  He enjoys sushi and Thai food.  He roots for the New England Patriots. When he's not coaching, he's an architect. Bob is married and has two boys (Karl & Erick) that both ski race.   He's been involved at MHSSC since 2001.
	Mark Wolcott Mark, from Rochester, NY, coaches at Hunt Hollow in the winter.  He has also coached at Bristol Mountain.  Mark enjoys windsurfing, cycling, and waterskiing.  His favorite movie is Remember the Titans, enjoys eating Lasagna, and once met Art Linkletter. He's married with three kids.   Mark has been at MHSSC since 2007.
	Willy Johnson Willy, from Portland, Oregon, was a camper here in the late 80's.  He currently coaches at Mt Hood Meadows, and formerly coached at Bogus Basin and McCall, Idaho.  Willy majored in Political Science at College of Idaho.  He enjoys his mother's cooking, and he roots for the Chicago Cubs.  He also enjoys disc golfing.  Willy has been working at camp since 2008.
	Rob Engleken Rob has over 26 years coaching all levels of ski racing from J6 through FIS/college in NY, Mass, and VT.  Currently Head Race Coach at Bolton Valley Race Club.  He resides in Shelburne, VT with wife- Gwyn, son-Taber, and dog-Zipper.   Rob loves to eat all food and makes a killer Pesto!   In his "free" time Rob bikes, hikes, fishes, and still plays lacrosse.  Rob started working at camp in 2006.
	Mark Syrovatka Mark is a ski racer from Brome Lake, Quebec.  He attended Gould Academy.  His favorite place he's been to is Hawaii.  Mark's favorite food is weinersnitzel, favorite website ESPN.com, and he roots for the New England Patriots.  He also enjoys Kiteboarding.  Mark started working at camp in 2007.
	Jackie Reis Jackie, from Bethel, Maine attends the University of Maine at Farmington.  She was a former racer out of Gould Academy.  She has coached at Sunday River and Shawnee Peak.  Her favorite website is youtube and favorite food is brownies.  Jackie wants to be a teacher when she grows up.  She is a second generation employee of MHSSC as her dad has coached here for many years.
	Atle Rolstadaas Atle, from Trondheim, Norway, coaches the Freidig Alpine Team.  When he's not skiing, he enjoys playing soccer and volleyball.  Atle's favorite foods include burgers and pancakes, and his favorite website is youtube. Atle began working at MHSSC in 2009.
	Olivier
	Mike Hay

MOGUL COACHES

	Darren Owen, Head Mogul Coach Darren coaches mogul & freestyle skiers in the Wasatch Mountains of Utah.  Darren has coached several past and present U.S. freestyle team members. PSIA level II inverted coaching license.  He runs our trampoline program at camp.  He's been with MHSSC since 1997.
	Jay Panther
	Willi Furr Willi is a mogul skier from Yakima, Washington.  He coaches the White Pass Freestyle Intro Team.  Willi enjoys eating pizza and cliff jumping.  When he grows up, he wants to be a doctor.  Willi started working at camp in 2009.

FREESKI COACHES

	Nolan Willard Nolan, originally from Buckland, Massachusetts, currently spends his winters at Mammoth Mountain in California.  Nolan enjoys playing ping pong, skateboarding and jumping on the trampoline.  His favorite food is Grilled Cheese, favorite website youtube.com and his favorite movie is Wedding Crashers. Some say he's the coolest person alive.  He's been with MHSSC since 2004.
	Sean Decker Sean, is a skier/snowmobiler from North Salem, NY  He is a former mogul competitor, and current freeski competitor. Sean enjoys wakeboarding and his favorite food is sushi.  Sean has been working at camp since 2006. Check out Sean and his "K2 Charlie RV" video here.
	Kevin Malone

FREERIDE SNOWBOARD COACHES

	Mark Stegall Mark, originally from Dallas, Texas, is the Snowboard Program Director/Head Coach, Telluride Ski & Snowboard Club.   He is the current and 5-time USASA Legends Overall National Champion and Slopestyle Champion. Mark is a national level certified coach with USASA.  He is a former Pro Jet Ski Racer, Motocross racer, expert surfer, wakeboarder, BMX racer, and he can ski too.   Mark has been with MHSSC since 1998.
	Rick Millett Rick, from North Augusta, Maine, coaches at Big Sky, Montana.  He also spent 2 years at Breckenridge, CO.  Rick enjoys racing street bikes, playing frisbee golf, and his favorite food is Mac & Cheese with Hot Dogs. Rick has been working at camp since 2006.
	Luke Wendel Luke has been snowboarding for 17 years.  He is AASI certified and is currently pursuing level 3 national certification.  He has also received his Advanced Freestyle Accreditation last season. Luke is coaching at Mt Hood Meadows and is the new head coach of the Aloha/Southridge high school snowboard team.  He's been with MHSSC since 2004.
	Nate Goodman Nate, from Williamston, Michigan, is our head digger.  He attends CU Boulder.  His favorite foods are spaghetti, and spicy squid salad.   His favorite place he's traveled to is Alaska.  He claims that he'll never grow up and he's cooler than Nolan.  Nate started worked at camp in 2006.
	Ian Bigley Ian, a snowboarder from Reno, Nevada is a digger at camp.  His favorite foods are sushi and breakfast foods, and his favorite website is twsnow.com.  When Ian grows up, he wants to be "happy".   Ian starting working at camp in 2006.

SNOWBOARD RACE COACHES

Jon Winslow Jon, from Auburn, California, has coached at Alpine Meadows and Park City.  He's attending Sierra College working towards his Fire Science degree.  He enjoys playing Disc Golf and his favorite websites are failblog and weather.com.  Jon has been working at MHSSC since 2005.

COUNSELOR STAFF

	Spencer Raymond Spencer is from Lake Oswego, OR and attends Syracuse University where he's majoring in Broadcast Journalism and Policy Studies and races for the ski team. Spencer is back at Mt. Hood after spending 2008 living and working in Beijing, China. Spencer's favorite activity is eating. He's been with MHSSC since 2003.
	Joe Sulpizio Joe is a ski racer from Bethlehem, PA. He is attending DeSales University, majoring in Law and Society.  He races for his college and the Blue Mountain Race Team.  Joe likes to play tennis and he roots for all the Philly sports teams.    Joe has been working at camp since 2006.
	Chad Kossar Chad from Newtown, Pennsylvania attends Cornell University where he is majoring in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.  Chad has traveled to France, his favorite food is ice cream and his favorite activity is flying small aircraft.  When he grows up, he wants to be a ski bum/Aircraft Engineer.  Chad started working at camp in 2006.
	Scott Kern Scott is from Basking Ridge, NJ and is studying Finance at Babson College.  Favorite restaurant is the Chipotle Mexican Grill.  He roots for the NY Yankees and he enjoys driving and skiing. When he grows up, he wants to be on the Senate Finance Committee.  He's been working at camp since 2006.
	Kelsey Baron Kelsey just graduated from high school and will be attending Puget Sound University in the fall.  She's been to Paris, France and her favorite foods include ice cream and pineapple.   Kelsey also enjoys wakeboarding and reading.  She wants to be a doctor when she grows up.  Kelsey has been working at camp since 2007.
	Matt DePalma Matt, from Basking Ridge, New Jersey, is a Biology major at Saint Michaels College.  Matt's favorite place is Vail, Colorado, he enjoys eating tacos, skydiving and he roots for the NY Giants.  Matt has been working at camp since 2007.
	Thomas Lowney Thomas is a skier from Salem, Oregon. He is a Political Science major at Oregon State University.  His favorite food is Thai, favorite website Facebook.com and he also enjoys playing Rugby. When he grows up he wants to work in the foreign service as a political officer in an embassy. Thomas has been working at MHSSC since 2008.
	Adrien Young Adrien is a snowboarder from Medford, OR. She plans on majoring in Business at Portland State University this fall.  Her favorite place she's traveled to is Hawaii.  Adrien's favorite food is Pasta, and her favorite website MySpace.com.   Adrien has been with MHSSC since 2008.
	Connor O'Brien Connor is a ski racer from Ridgefield, Connecticut.  He attends Castleton State College and works at the Ridgefield Ski & Sport shop.  His favorite website is facebook and he roots for the the San Francisco 49ers.  Connor has been with MHSSC since 2008.
	Jasper Newton Jasper, from Eugene, Oregon, attends the University of Oregon. He has rafting down the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon, and he roots for the Portland Trail Blazers.  Jasper also enjoys photography, sushi, pizza, and tacos.  Jasper started working at camp in 2007.
	Jackie Guy Jackie is a ski racer from Andover, MA.  Her favorite place she's been to is the Bahamas.  Favorite foods include cookie dough and mashed potatoes.  Her favorite website is facebook.com and she roots for the Boston Red Sox.  When she grows up, Jackie wants to be a nurse.  Jackie has been working at MHSSC since 2008.
	Matt Stinson Matt, from Surrey, England, is a student at Northeastern University, majoring in Mechanical Engineering.  Matt enjoys saucy nachos, beef w/vegetable, and ramon noods.  He's been with MHSSC since 2006.

COUNSELORS IN TRAINING

	Jaime DuPratt Jaime is a ski racer from Park City.  Her favorite food is chocolate and favorite website is youtube.  She roots for USC football, and when she's not skiing, Jaime enjoys water skiing and rock climbing.  Jaime has been with MHSSC since 2009.
	Patrick Tingle Pat is a ski racer from Thomaston, CT. He enjoys eating Pizza and Ice Cream and his favorite website is ussa.org.  He foots for Manchester United and he also enjoys running/track & field.  Pat has been working at camp since 2008.
	Rachel Hausmann Rachel is a high school ski racer from Beaverton, Oregon. Her favorite foods include MHSSC nuggets and cheesesticks and she roots for the Boston Red Sox.  Rachel wants to be a nurse when she grows up.  She's been with MHSSC since 2007.
	Greg Fazekas
	Ryan Johnson Ryan, from Mound, Minnesota is a high school ski racer and freeskier.  His favorite website is newschoolers.com and he roots for the Minnesota Twins.  Ryan started working at camp in 2009.
	Carolyn Molloy Carolyn is a ski racer from Wyckoff, New Jersey. She attends Fairfield University in Connecticut.  Her favorite foods include chicken fingers, french fries, bagels and ice cream and her favorite website is facebook.  When she grows up, Carolyn wants to be a nurse or teacher.  She's been working at camp since 2009.
	Noelle Gillis Noelle is a ski racer from Branford, Connecticut.  She enjoys Italian food, roots for the New England Patriots, and her favorite website is facebook.  Noelle wants to be a doctor when she grows up.  She's been working at mhssc since 2009.

 

VIDEOGRAPHERS

	Robin Cressy Robin, from Portland, OR, is our head Videographer.  In the winter Robin is an assistant coach with the Aloha & Southridge high school ski teams.  He enjoys playing basketball, jogging, and shopping on Ebay.  Robin was a camper at MHSSC in 1982 and is the has been working with us since 1986.  To order your camp video, click
	Ryan Anderson Ryan, from Sandpoint, Idaho is our terrain park videographer.  He attends the University of Idaho and coaches as Schweitzer Mountain, Idaho .  Favorite hobby's include skateboarding and wakeboarding.  He's a fan of South Park.  He once met actor Ben Stein.  Ryan has been with MHSSC since 2005.
	Stu Halverson Stu is a freeskier from Keene, New Hampshire.  His favorite food is pizza.  His favorite place to visit is Mammoth Mountain.  Stu is a former camper, and started working with us in 2005.
	Brian Robb Brian is the official camp photographer.   He takes action pictures of every camper and group shots of each coaching group.   He then mails a proof to each camper so they have the opportunity to order photo enlargements.  Here's a link to order photos.

KITCHEN STAFF

	Michelle Schmitt Michelle, is a skier from Albuquerque, NM.  She is majoring in Animal Sciences at Oregon State University.  She likes to eat Thai food.  Her favorite website is Wikipedia.com, and when she's not skiing, Michelle enjoys climbing, hiking, and swimming. She's been with MHSSC since 2004.
	Alice Winter Alice is a freeskier from Tucson, Arizona.  Alice is majoring in Neuroscience at Colorado College.  Her favorite place she's been to is Little Cottonwood Canyon in Utah.  She enjoys eating "puffins" cereal, fish and mangos.  She also enjoys backpacking and yoga.  She wants to be some kind of doctor when she grows up.  Alice has been working with us since 2004.
	Bill Toney Bill is a ski racer from Reno, Nevada.  He's majoring in Fire Science Technology at Truckee Meadows College.  His favorite places he's traveled to is Mexico, and he enjoys Mexican food.  Bill's favorite website is ebay, and he enjoys road biking  Bill has been working at camp since 2007.
	Nathan Reuter Nathan is a snowboarder from Plymouth, CA.  His favorite place he's travelled to is Utah, favorite food is Sushi and favorite website youtube.com.  He roots for the New England Patriots and he wants to be a chef when he grows up.  Nathan has been working at camp since 2008.
	Arielle Richard Arielle is a freeskier from Great Falls, Montana.  She just graduated high school and plans on majoring in Sports Medicines at Montana State University.  Her favorite foods include Fettuccini Pasta with alfredo sauce, puppy chow & mushrooms (uncooked and sautéed).  Her favorite website is myspace.com and she roots for the Seattle Seahawks.  Arielle started working at camp in 2006.
	Maks Gorham Maks is a skier from Stowe, Vermont.  His favorite place he's traveled to is Zermatt, Switzerland.  His favorite food is Fettucini Alfredo, favorite website is CNN.com and he roots for the New England Patriots.  Maks has been working at camp since 2008.
	Prescott McLaughlin Prescott is a ski racer from Millbrook, New York.  He attends Stratton Mountain School.  He roots for the NY Yankees, enjoys "cobra dogs", and his favorite website is animalpak.com.  Prescott has been working at camp since 2009.
	Peter Jackson Peter, from Harrisonburg, Virginia, is studying Media Arts/Design at James Madison University.  He roots for the Washington Capitals, and he claims that there is actual snow/mountains to ski in the state of Virginia.  Peter started working at camp in 2009.

SPECIALISTS

	Robert Johnson Robert, originally from Chicago, is our utility man.  In his spare time, Robert creates different types of art.  To see some of his creations, click here.  I couldn't get him to smile for the photo!
	Jay Lindlund Jay is a high school skier from Ann Arbor, Michigan. Jay will be running our paintball activity this summer. He roots for the Detroit Red Wings and he wants to be a History teacher when he grows up.  Jay has been working at MHSSC since 2008.
	Gino Picozzi Jay is a freestyle skier from Scottsdale, Arizona. He helps keep camp looking clean.  He attends the University of Colorado/Boulder, majoring in business.  He enjoys Italian & Chinese food and his favorite websites include facebook and newschoolers.com.  Gino has been at MHSSC since 2008.
	Shady camp dog.  Shady likes to hide in the forest.

 

Since 1978, our dedicated staff has accumulated more summer coaching experience than anyone in the industry.

We are proud of them.

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