Discipline Managers

The Discipline Managers are responsible for building and maintaining the curriculum of events and assessments that we offer in each of our Disciplines. They also manage the DECL teams which run those events.

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Kristen Caldwell

Adaptive Discipline Manager

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Biography

How did you get your start in this career field? I first volunteered at an adaptive ski program at Greek Peak in Upstate NY in 1995 and fell in love with the idea of getting everyone on skis! I then moved to Park City to complete a recreational therapy internship with the National Ability Center in 1999 and have been teaching ever since!

What inspired you to pursue the career you have today? Skiing and outdoor recreational pursuits were and are so important to me, I was horrified at the idea of people thinking they couldn’t participate due to disability. I decided that I needed to be sure that everyone has an opportunity to enjoy the benefits of outdoor recreation!

What’s something you’ve always wanted to try but haven’t yet? Scuba Diving.

What surprised you most about working in this industry? That people who can barely walk to the ski area are sometimes more fluid and free when on skis!

What lesson are you most grateful for learning? That it is all just skiing, no matter what adaptation you use.

Please list your hidden talent(s): Doing a toe touch split leap while cliff jumping

Nate Carey

Telemark Discipline Manager

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Originally from Connecticut, Nate grew up skiing at Ski Sundown and Mount Snow before his family moved to Santiago, Chile. The Andes mountains are where he caught the ski bug! While attending Syracuse University, Nate started instructing at Labrador Mtn in 1999. Soon after graduating, he went south again to work at Valle Nevado, Chile as an instructor and ski tech. Adaptive ski instruction became the primary purpose. Getting the wind back in someones face after an injury is always a unique and fascinating endeavor. Also, he has guided extended inbounds and backcountry tours in Chile and Argentina. Since 2007, Nate has called Victor, ID home. Travel, great food, friendships and skiing go hand in hand.

Originally from: Tarffville, CT

Started Ski instructing: 1999 Labrador Mountain, Truxton, NY.

Favorite Skiers: Mikaela Shiffrin, Shane McConkey, Sage Cattabriga-Alosa

Why do you work in the ski industry? Sharing the experience of moving on snow is almost as fun as doing it myself!

What else do you do besides skiing? Riding anything on two wheels, working on my non-profit Valley Adaptive Sports to benefit adaptive sports in Teton Valley, ID, walking my two dogs.

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Stefan Gosch

Alpine Certification Manager

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Dan Healy

Intermountain Snowsports Schools Committee Chair

Colleen Jamieson

Alpine Education Manager, Board Member

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Biography

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.

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Home Resort: PCMR (Park City Ski Education Foundation)
Alpine Level 3, CS1, USSA L300 Coach

Jess King

Snowboard Certification and Scheduling Manager

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Meaghan Lovely

Children’s Specialist Discipline Manager

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How did you get your start in this career field? I grew up ski racing so knew I always wanted to move out west after college. When I moved to Jackson, instructing was not a goal but once I started I was hooked.

What inspired you to pursue the career you have today? Teaching and training are something I get so much joy out of. 16 years ago I could not have told you this would be my career but the experiences, relationships and mentorship I have encountered through the years are the reason I am where I am at today.

What’s something you’ve always wanted to try but haven’t yet? Evacuation training from the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort Tram. I think it would be so cool to Rappel from the bottom of it!

What surprised you most about working in this industry? The connections I have made. First with clients and children I taught. Now with the fellow management at my resort and the other staff members from both our Region and the entire Country.

What lesson are you most grateful for learning? Currently, how to have the hard conversations in both personal and professional settings.

Please list your hidden talent(s): Cooking, making flower bouquets, party planning

Scotty McGee

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Biography

How did you get your start in this career field? Teaching PE ski classes in college.

What inspired you to pursue the career you have today? Helping others realize their dreams in skiing and teaching.

What’s something you’ve always wanted to try but haven’t yet? Kiteboarding.

What surprised you most about working in this industry? That I could actually make a career of it.

What lesson are you most grateful for learning? Fail, fail, fail to succeed.

Please list your hidden talent(s): Baking and singing.

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Alpine L3 / Tele L3 / Track L3 / Backcountry L3

Home Area: Snow King, WY

Eric Rolls

Snowboard Education Manager

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Biography

How did you get your start in this career field? I applied for a job at a small Ski Area after being in a job that I didn’t enjoy.

What inspired you to pursue the career you have today? My dad always encouraged me to “do what you love”.

What’s something you’ve always wanted to try but haven’t yet? Helicoptor backcountry snowboarding adventures.

What surprised you most about working in this industry? That I am actually a nerd about something- Snowsports Instruction.

What lesson are you most grateful for learning? People learn in different ways. If you can flex your communication style to their preferences, you can teach anyone.

Please list your hidden talent(s): Whitewater canoeing, rafting, playing the drums, and gardening.

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Home Resort: Canyons, UT

“I am very passionate about promoting fun and connection with others through creativity on snow. I thrive from learning and collecting information so I can use it for good, not evil.”

Snowboard DECL
AASI L3
PSIA L1
USSA Coach L300
PSIA/AASI Children Specialist 2
PSIA/AASI Freestyle Specialist 2
AASI National Team, Terms-2008-2012 & 2012-2016
NOLS/WMI Wilderness First Responder
Canyons Resort Training Manager

Other Directories:

– Board of Directors

– Snowboard Committee

– Alpine DECL Team

– Snowboard DECL Team

– Children’s DECL Team

– Adaptive DECL Team

– Telemark DECL Team

– Cross Country DECL Team

– Office Staff

– Member Schools