I’m your local Olympian and xc ski coach, a mother of 6…naturally they’re all skiers too.  I enjoy all my roles and use them to the benefit the youth I have the pleasure of working with. My approach to coaching definitely fulfills the spectrum of what it means to be a skier from all things fun and games, like playing on skis, to getting down to business in focused and formative competition.

Favorite Trail:  I have had the pleasure of skiing on a few different continents and cannot seem to pick a favorite trail, but would love to glide again anywhere from The Snow Farm in New Zealand to the high tech and perfected trails of Lahti, Finnland.

Favorite Snack: I love skiing with food because that means I’m out there for a while, and if it’s something peanut butter based, I’ll be happy for a few more km’s!

Earliest ski memory: My first few years were very memorable on skis because we only skated on the utterly flat terrain of a soccer field and the city used a snowmobile towing a mattress to “groom” for us.

First thought on a winter morning: My first thought on a winter morning (after thanking God) is to build a fire, start the coffee and see who’s coming to take a lesson from me on our groomed trials right out my door. Yeehaw!! 

I really enjoy working with kids because they connect me to my youth while we build relationship and challenge each other.  Watching them bud into their own person as a skier is very rewarding. The bonus is that if they love it enough, they’ll do it for a lifetime and that marks true coaching success in my books.

What's your favorite part about coaching?  I'm excited to help the kids figure out skiing and see their progress thru the season.

What are your favorite trails you've ever skied?   I love Coyote Canyon at Schweitzer.  Such a good workout!  Also very quiet and isolated.  I usually don't see another person the entire time. 

What's your favorite snack to eat while XC skiing?  Granola bar

Why was your first time on XC skis memorable?   I remember falling alot.  An out and back to Picnic Point and had to rest after every 6 strides

What's the first thing you think about (and do) every winter morning?   Check the snow report of course!

What's your favorite part about working with kids?   Their excitement about getting better.