2007 MHSSC Staff

 
Mike Annett, Camp Director
Mike brought a dozen racers from the east cost 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 recently 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. 
Tim Feeney
Tim Feeney is our office administrator. Tim majored in Political Science and History at the University of Vermont.   He is a former mogul, slopestyle and freeski competitor. Former head coach of the Smuggler's Notch Freeride team. When Tim's not in the camp office, he's usually out kiteboarding or playing golf.  Tim has been with Mt Hood Summer Ski Camps since 1998.
Bill Whalley
Bill Whalley, from Tacoma, WA,  is our Activities Coordinator and Surf Camp coach.  Bill has a biology degree from the University of Denver, and is attending Pacific University studying Optometry.  He once met President Jimmy Carter when he set him up with a pair of rental skis. Bill has been with MHSSC since 1999.

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 daughter Bergen who was born in 2005.
Mike Syrovatka
Currently a Head Alpine Coach at Gould Academy.  He has coached the Canadian National team coach (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.
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 3 and 5.   He helped design and build our camp challenge course. Terry has been with MHSSC since 1997.

Rogan Connell
Rogan, originally from Guilderland, NY, is the Head Alpine Coach at Bates College. Former collegiate skier at University of New Hampshire.  Rogan was an "extra" in the movie "Ski School". He loves sushi, shops on eBay, and has traveled to Iceland.  Rogan's favorite movie is "Old School". Rogan also enjoys playing Lacrosse. He has worked for MHSSC Since 1989.
Andrej Jerman
2007 GARMISCH World Cup Downhill winner!!
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. 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.
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.
Eva Gonzalez
Eva coaches for the Park City Ski Team. She has worked at Mt Baker as the assistant ski school director and coached the Mt Baker Alpine Race Team. Eva is the first woman in the nation to achieve  level III certifications in skiing, snowboarding, and telemarking by PSIA and AASI. Loves Mountain biking, climbing, white water kayaking and surfing. She's been with MHSSC since 2004.
Nick Brewster
Nick is a J1-2 coach at Toggenburg, NY. Education Staff & level 3 certified PSIA, USSA National Level (4)Certified Coach, USSA Level 3 TD & Referee, Empire State Games alpine participant 2006, and Masters Racer.  He's been with MHSSC since 2000. 
Wink Maslow
Wink, from New York, is a Neuroscience major at Middlebury College. He has coached at GMVS and is a GMVS graduate.  His favorite TV show is LOST, favorite food Wiener Schnitzel, favorite website the fuselage.com.  He started coming to camp when he was 10 years old and started coaching with us in 2005.
Tommy Eckfeldt
Tommy Eckfeldt is the Assistant Alpine Coach at University of New Hampshire. A 2000 graduate of Colby-Sawyer and member of the CSC Ski Team from 1996-2000.  Tommy was the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach and Men’s Alpine Development Coach at Gould Academy.  He's been with MHSSC since 2005.
Zeke Davisson
Zeke currently races for Middlebury College.  Prior to that he raced for Gould Academy.  Zeke has been with MHSSC since 2005.
Polly Hopkins
Polly, from Sandy, Oregon, graduated and ski raced for Montana State University, where she majored in Graphic Design. She previously coached at Mt Hood Academy. Her favorite movie is Greys Anatomy, favorite website is MySpace, and she once met Darron Rahlves.  This is Polly's second year working at MHSSC.

Emily Sampson
Emily, from Plymouth, NH attends Bates College, where she is a member of the ski team as well as the field hockey team.  She's majoring in Sports Psychology.  She coached at the Okemo Ski Racing Camps in Whistler.  Her favorite foods include quesadillas, ice cream, and cheesecake, and her favorite website is facebook.com.  This is Emily's second summer working at MHSSC.

Carter Casner
Carter, from Providence, RI, ski races for Bates College, where he is a Philosophy major.   He's been to New Zealand, loves to eat tacos, and enjoys surfing.  This is Carter's second year working at MHSSC.
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Sage Dunham
Sage, from Northern Idaho has coached for the Silver Mountain Alpine Race team as well as 4 years ski instruction experience as a PSIA certified instructor.  He currently races Mid-level FIS/JO's and college racing.  He's been with MHSSC since 2000. 
Sean Mailey
Sean teaches social studies at Southridge High School in Beaverton, Oregon.  He's been the head coach for the Aloha/Southridge ski team for the past 3 years as well as the assistant coach of the golf team.   Sean is married to Amanda Mailey and they have a baby boy 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. 
Courtney Vermass
Courtney from Sandy, Oregon earned a degree in journalism at the University of Oregon.  She has worked for Salomon and is a writer/photographer for Powder and Freeskier magazines.  In the winter, she coaches for the Mt Hood Race Team.  Courtney roots for the Oregon Ducks and Portland Trail Blazers, and she enjoys traveling.  This is Courtney's second year working at MHSSC.
Tory Amorello
Tory, from Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Washington State, and now Colorado, attended Whitman College, where she majored in Politics, and Environmental Studies.  She currently coaches at the Colorado Rocky Mountain School.  She enjoys astronomy, palm reading, tarot cards & stargazing.   Her favorite foods include ice cream, dunkin' donuts coffee & cupcakes.  She was a camper here at age 10. 
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.   This is Mark's second year working with us.
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.  This is Roger's second year working with us.
Jason Hey
Jason is a ski racer from Northboro, Massachusetts.  Jason is studying Criminal Justice at Plymouth State University and is captain of the ski team.  He's a fan of the Boston RedSox, and his favorite TV show is "family guy". He just made the New Hampshire State Ski Team.  Jason has been with MHSSC since 2003.
Sarah Weightman
Sarah, from Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, is the head coach for Milton Heights Racing Club.  She studied Hospitality and Tourism at the University of Guelph.  Sarah's favorite place she's traveled to is Santa Margherita, Italy, she enjoys eating raspberries, and her favorite website is snowpro.com.  Sarah also enjoys sailing.  This is Sarah's 3rd year coaching at MHSSC.
Dan Walsh
Dan, from Pembroke, Ontario, Canada, has coached at Milton Heights for the last 5 years.  He studied Economics at the University.  He's traveled to Portilo, Chile, and he roots for the Ottawa Senators.  This is Dan's 2nd year working at MHSSC.
Rick Greaves
Rick, from Milton, Ontario, Canada, has coached for the Milton Heights Race Club for the last 26 years.  He enjoys eating seafood, his favorite website is snowpro.com, and he roots for the Toronto Maple Leafs.  This is Rick's 2nd year working at camp.
Heidi Gamma
Heidi is a ski instructor in St. Moritz, Verbier and Andermatt in Switzerland.  Her favorite food is swiss cheese.  Heidi and her husband design and build their own skis.  Check out www.birdos.com.   Heidi has been with MHSSC since 2002.
Joe Reis
Joe met Mike Annett while completing the USSCA national coaches school at Mt. Bachelor in 1982 and began coaching for MHSSC that summer.  He is a former PSIA-RM certification examiner and is currently a USSA TD in Maine.  He has coached JV - JIII athletes at GSR for the past 8 years.  Joe has also worked with the rock-climbing component at camp and will be helping with the Smith Rocks climbing camp.
Anne Reis
Anne is currently the manager for GSR Alpine Development at Sunday River, Maine.  She also coaches the JI -JIII full-time athletes at Gould Academy.  Anne is a USSA certified coach and Alpine Official as well as full-certified PSIA coach and Master Educator.  In her "spare" time she is a mom to three ski racers, a JIII, JI and Collegiate athlete.  Anne has coached for MHSSC since 1999.
Kyle Darling
Kyle, from Charlotte, Vermont, is a FIS coach at Snowbird, Utah.  He grew up skiing with the Mt. Mansfield Ski Club before racing for the Snowbird Ski Team. Most recently Kyle raced for the University of Utah where he is currently completing his degree in Exercise and Sport Science/ Nutrition.  Kyle enjoys mountain bike rides, rock climbing, & sailing.  This is Kyle’s first year with MHSSC.
Sean McKenna
Sean, from New Hampshire, raced for Bates College where he was a Psychology major.  He was captain of the ski team and a 3-time NCAA Nationals qualifier. His favorite food is lobster roll, and he roots for the Boston Red Sox.  Sean wants to be a firefighter when he grows up.  This is Sean's first year working at MHSSC.
John Love
John is a ski racer from Girdwood Alaska.  He enjoys spicy foods.  His favorite website is google, he enjoys Frizbee golf, and he roots for the Seattle Mariners.  This is John's first year working at MHSSC.
Sam Damon
Sam, from Concord, NH, has worked for Fischer, coached at Colorado Rocky Mountain School, and is president and CEO of ski race video magazine.  He was a history major at Dartmouth College.  He loves cheeseburgers, and he roots for the New England Patriots.  This is Sam's first year coaching at MHSSC.
Steve Severson
Steve, from Hanover Mountain, coaches at Mt. Ascutney, Vermont.  His favorite food is salmon, favorite website is nytimes.com and he enjoys soccer and biking.  He's married with 3 kids.  This is Steve's second year working at MHSSC.
Laurie Meyerrose
Hugh Morrison
Hugh, from Southampton, Ontario has coached at Gray Rocks at Mt. Tremblant, and the Kimberly Ski Club at Talisman Mountain Resort.  Hugh attended Wilfrid Laurier University, Queen's University, and Nipissing University.  He enjoys Korean food, sushi, and his favorite website is facebook.com. This is Hugh's first year working at MHSSC. 
Bronwyn Ward
Bronwyn coaches for the Kimberly Ski Club at Talisman Mountain Resort.  She attended Wilfrid Laurier University.  She's traveled to Paris, enjoys eating bacon, and she roots for the Vancouver Canucks.  This is Bronwyn's first year working at camp. 
AJ Cronk
AJ is a ski racer from Boise, Idaho.  He is a Psychology major at Rocky Mountain College.  He's traveled to New Zealand, and his favorite foods include pasta, and sushi.  He wants to become a sports psychologist.  This is AJ's first year working at MHSSC.
Rob Engelken
Rob, from Shelburne, Vermont, is the head alpine coach at Bolton Valley.  He studied Economics at Syracuse University where he ski raced and played Lacrosse.  He enjoys Seafood and Pesto, and loves to powder ski with his son.  This is Rob's 2nd year working at MHSSC.

MOGUL/FREESKI 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
Jay is a freestyle and trampoline coach from Louisville, Kentucky.   Jay is a competitive mogul skier and is a member of the U.S. freestyle development team.   Jay has attended Vanderbilt University, UNR, as well as UNLV.  His favorite place to travel is Nassau, Bahamas, favorite food Skyline Coney, and he enjoys playing beach volleyball.  This is Jay's 4th year working at MHSSC.
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. 
Kevin Malone
Kevin, from Bucktown, Massachusetts is on our freeski coaching staff as well as one of the camp cooks.  His favorite food is milk, he roots for the Boston Red Sox, and his favorite website is montage-inc.com.  Kevin has worked at MHSSC since 2006.
Sean Decker
Sean, from North Salem, NY skis at Mammoth Mountain in the winter.  He is a former mogul competitor, and current freeski competitor. Sean enjoys wakeboarding, sushi, and his favorite website is sasfilms.com.  This is Sean's second year working at MHSSC.
Amy Deneen

FREERIDE SNOWBOARD COACHES

Mark Stegall
Mark, originally from Dallas, Texas, is the head coach for the Northstar-at-Tahoe Snowboard Team.  He is the current and 2-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 Northstar at Tahoe.  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. This is Rick's second year coaching at MHSSC.
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 plans to spend this winter working at Northstar.  He's been with MHSSC since 2004.
Brandy Powell
Brandy is PSIA level 3 freestyle certified.  She had worked at Timberline, Mt Hood Meadows, Snoqualmie, Stevens Pass and Northstar.  She has a television production degree from Mt Hood Community College.  Brandy has traveled to Nova Scotia.  Her favorite activity is skateboarding.  Brandy started working at camp in 1998.
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.
Diggers 2007

SNOWBOARD RACE COACH

Jon Winslow
Jon is a snowboard race competitor from Lake Tahoe. Jon has competed in NorAm Cups, Europa Cups and FIS races  He coaches part time at Park City.  He enjoys longboarding.  His favorite TV shows include Cops, Max-X, and The Price is Right.  He's been with MHSSC since 2005.

COUNSELOR STAFF

Dave Curran
Dave, from Amherst, New Hampshire,  is a Mechanical Engineering student at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.  Dave is a world traveler, having visited Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic.  His favorite movie is Forrest Gump.  Dave is a former MHSSC camper and has been working with us since 2004.
Liz Edmunds
Liz, from Wellesley, MA, 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.  This is her second year working at MHSSC.
Evan Mikkelson
Evan from Eugene, Oregon, attends Middlebury College in Vermont.  He enjoys rockclimbing and road biking.  He's favorite movie is "Animal House".  Evan works as a ski patroller at Middlebury Snow Bowl.   Evan was a 5-time MHSSC camper before joining our counseling staff.
Alexandra Andrews
Alex from Hampden, CT, is attending Yale University.   She enjoys volleyball and softball, and her favorite website is facebook.com.   Her favorite place she's traveled to is Vancouver BC.  She enjoys volleyball, road biking, and reading.  She started working at camp a few years ago.
Spencer Raymond
Spencer, from Lake Oswego, Oregon, attends Syracuse University where he is majoring in Policy Studies and Broadcast Journalism and is a member of the Syracuse ski team.  He roots for the Oregon Ducks and the Portland Trail Blazers.  His favorite activity is "eating".  Spencer has been with our camp since 2003.
Mallory Hale
Mallory, from Durango, Colorado, is majoring in Athletic Training at the University of Vermont.  She's been to Italy, loves the TV show "Friends", and enjoys dancing and hiking.  She's worked with MHSSC since 2004.
Emily Broome
Emily is a snowboard freerider from Lancaster Pennsylvania. She is level 1 AASI certified snowboard instructor working at Stowe ski school.  Emily is majoring in photography at the Art Institute of Philadelphia.  Her favorite food is chicken, favorite movie is Blue Crush, and she roots for the Philadelphia Eagles.   This is Emily's second year working at MHSSC.
Lorry Brenner
Lorry is a freestyle skier from Montville, New Jersey.  She attends Ramapo College. Her favorite food is pizza and her favorite website is facebook.  She roots for the NY Yankees and she enjoys biking.  She competed in the 2005 Junior Olympics. This is Lorry's first year working at camp.
 
Brian Gudolawicz
Brian, from Weymouth, MA has coached at Gould Sunday River.  He's traveled to Hintertux, Austria.  His favorite food is Chinese food, and his favorite website is youtube.com. He roots for the Boston Red Sox.  This is Brian's first year working at MHSSC.
Kaylee Porter
Kaylee, from Laramie, Wyoming, is a ski instructor at Snowy Ridge Ski Area.  She is majoring in Journalism and International Relations and the University of Montana.  Her favorite website is bandtoband.com.  Kaylee has worked at camp since 2003.
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.
Julia Shand
Julia, from Darien, Connecticut is a ski racer attending Boston College.  Her favorite foods include watermelon and chocolate. She roots for the New York Mets, and she enjoys horseback riding, and cooking.  This is Julia's first year working at MHSSC. 
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.  This is Matt's first year working at camp.
Sam Bingham
Sam is a skier from Decatur, Georgia.  He has been a ski instructor at Wolf Laurel for 5 years.  He attends U Mass, where he is a Physics major.  He roots for the Atlanta Braves, and he enjoys listening to music.  Sam has a radio show and does broadcasts for U Mass sports.  This is Sam's first year working at camp
Michael Bachkanji
Michael, from Portland, Oregon just graduated from Southridge High School, where he raced on the ski team.  He'll be majoring in business at the University of Oregon.   His favorite foods include soul food and pizza, favorite website is facebook.com and he roots for the Seattle Seahawks.  This is Michael's 2nd year working at camp. 

COUNSELORS IN TRAINING

Joe Sulpizio
Joe is a ski racer from Bethlehem, PA. He is attending DeSales University, majoring in Law and Society.  He races for the Blue Mountain Race Team.  Joe likes to play tennis and football, has met Ted Ligety, and has traveled to Barbados. He roots for all the Philly sports teams.  His dream job to become a lawyer.   This is Joe's third year working at MHSSC.
Sam Campbell
Sam is a high school ski racer from Beaverton, Oregon.  He's been to Australia, he enjoys eating french fries, and his favorite website is facebook.com.  This is Sam's 2nd year working at camp. 
Riley Borges
Riley is a high school ski racer from Chico, California.  His favorite foods include chicken fried steak and chocolate.  Riley enjoys skiing and wakeboarding.  He roots for the San Francisco Giants.  This is Riley's first year working at MHSSC.
Alex Dorszynski
"Sugar", as he's known, is a skier from Lake Tahoe.  He's a snow science major at Montana State University.  His favorite place is Mammoth and his favorite food is cinnamon toast crunch.  This is his first year working at camp.
Zack Steele
Zack is a skier from Tahoe, California.  He attends the University of Reno, Nevada, where he is majoring in civic engineering.  Zack enjoys eating strawberries with whip cream and his favorite website is montage-inc.com.  He also enjoys jumping on the trampoline.  This is Zach's first year working at camp.
Louise Dickson
Louise, from North Oaks, Minnesota, will be attending University of Richmond, majoring in International Studies.  She's traveled to Thailand, her favorite food is french fries, and she roots for the Minnesota Twins.  She also enjoys playing tennis.  She wants to be a ski resort owner when she grows up.  This is her first year working at MHSSC.
Kelsey Baran
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.  This is Kelsey's first year working at camp.
Kevin O'Brien
Kevin is a ski racer from Ridgefield, Connecticut.  He will be a freshman, racing for Saint Michael's College.  He enjoys eating prime rib, his favorite website is USSA.org, and he roots for the Denver Broncos and Boston Red Sox.  This is Kevin's first year working at camp. 

 

VIDEOGRAPHERS

Robin Cressy
Robin, from Gresham, 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's favorite movie is "Swingers". Robin was a camper at MHSSC in 1982 and has been working with us since 1986.  To order your camp video (DVD or VHS tape), click   Order a Video
Ryan Anderson
Ryan, from Sandpoint, Idaho is our terrain park videographer.  He attends the University of Idaho.  Favorite hobby's include skateboarding and wakeboarding.  He's a fan of South Park.  He once met actor Ben Stein.  Ryan was a digger for us a few years ago and has returned to help out with our video program.
Dan Meece
Dan, from Aspen, Colorado, has spent the last 2 winters at Stevens Pass as their head ski freestyle coach.  He has also taught skiing at Crystal Mountain, Washington.  His favorite place he's travel to is Vegas, and his favorite foods are potstickers and pizza.  He was the first certified #3 freestyle coach in the northwest. This is Dan's first year working at MHSSC.
Christian Fritz
Fritzy, from Worcester, MA, has a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from Worcester State College.  He's currently pursuing a Masters Degree in education from Clark University.  Fritz is a substitute Physical Education teacher and part-time ski instructor. Fritzy is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Desert Shield/Storm Veteran. (1988-1992) Fritzy has been with MHSSC since 2000.
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 his website:  http://www.brianrobbphoto.com/
 

KITCHEN STAFF

Elliot Halverson 
Elliot is originally from Keene, New Hampshire.  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.
Michelle Schmitt
Michelle, is a ski racer from Albuquerque, NM.  She will attend Oregon State University, majoring in Animal Sciences.  She likes to eat Thai food.  She's been with MHSSC since 2005.
Jay Belanger
Jay, from Westford, Vermont and Mammoth, enjoys snowboarding, fishin' and running.  His favorite TV show is "Family Guy", he loves to eat ice cream and cookies, and his favorite website is ninthward.com.  He's traveled to Japan.  His favorite team is the Boston Red Sox.  When he grows up, he wants to be a milkman.  This is Jay's second year working at MHSSC.
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.
Allison Higginbotham
Allison, from West Bloomfield, Michigan, attended Cornell University, earning a B.A. in Government.  Allison ski raced for several years before she discovered snowboarding.  She also enjoys biking, rowing, and soccer.  Her favorite website is craigslist.org.  She was a former MHSSC camper, and has been working with us since 2006.
Alice Winter
Alice is a freeskier from Tucson, Arizona. She will be attending Colorado College.    She enjoys crocheting, frisbee and longboarding.  Her favorite food is granola with bananas, baby carrots, and hummus.   Her favorite places she's traveled to are Alta, and Yosemite.  Alice has been working with us since 2004.
Tim Silver
Tim is a ski racer from Fairfield, Connecticut.  He is majoring in Economics at Colgate University.  He roots for the NY Yankees, and his favorite foods are steak and chicken.  Tim has been working at MHSSC since 2003.
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  This is Bill's first year working at MHSSC.
Colleen Pruss
Colleen is a skier from Basking Ridge, New Jersey.  She attends Castleton State College.  Her favorite food is baked ziti.  She enjoys knitting and wants to be an art teacher when she grows up.  She's working toward her pilots license. This is Colleen's first year working at camp.
Catherine Warchal
Ian Cary
Ian is a snowboarder from Cranston, Rhode Island.  He attended the University of Rhode Island.  His favorite foods are kids cheeseburgers and fries, he roots for the Boston Red Sox, and he enjoys playing basketball and wiffleball.  Ian started working at camp as a digger in 2004 and is now on the K-staff.
Garrett Amorello
Garrett is a skier from Sutton, Massachusetts.  He attends St. John's High School.  He enjoys eating pizza and spaghetti, and he roots fore the Boston Red Sox.  He also enjoys playing Lacrosse.  This is Garrett's first year working at camp. 
Anjali Webster
Anjuli, from Reno, Nevada, is level 2 PSIA certified and has coached for the Mt Rose Falcons ski team and has also worked in a ski shop.  She has a triple major in Biology, Philosophy, and French at the University of Nevada, Reno.   Anjali has lived in the United States, England, France, and India.  She roots for the San Francisco 49ers and this is her first year working at MHSSC.

CAMP MAINTENANCE

Tabitha Bennett
Tabitha, from Rhododendron, Oregon is our cleaning lady!
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.

Our hand picked staff from around the world assures small groups of 8 or less and quality coaching.

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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