Valerie Eipper
Ski School Director
Born and raised in Durango Colorado I developed a love for cross-country skiing in middle school. I raced on the DHS team in high school. I love the community that surrounds cross-country skiing and race in the local races when I can. I also enjoy just going out and touring. I am excited to help new skiers embrace the snow and build the skills to enjoy skiing our world class trails on Grand Mesa.
Tim Carter
Ski Instructor
I enjoy coaching both classic and skating, and have been teaching and coaching Nordic for over 40 years. Teaching is a passion for me giving me a unique way of connecting with the student.
Susy Elison
Ski Instructor
After a 30 year career as a science teacher and environmental educator I am enjoying applying my teaching skills to helping new and experienced skiers find the joy that comes from gliding efficiently across snow.
Jane McGarry
Ski Instructor
I lead the Women’s Wednesday Clinics. It’s a delight to help someone gain confidence on the snow and discover a new way to be outdoors engaging with the natural world and gaining fitness while having fun.
Dave Mark
Ski Instructor
Dave Mark has been skiing for most of his life. He served as Head Coach for the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club from 1988 to 1994, Head Coach for the Hahn’s Peak Nordic junior team from 2002 to 2014 and was a coach and ski technician for the US ParaNordic team from 2008 to 2022. He raced for the Rossignol factory team from 1988 to 2000 and was the15km USSA national masters champion in the 30-34 age group in 1989. After many years in the Steamboat Springs area, he now lives in the Surface Creek Valley and has made the Grand Mesa his home for skiing.
Christopher Miller
Like many outdoor activities, I believe the secret to truly enjoying the sport is to be a master of efficiency which can only be accomplished through proper technique.
Tina Wilson
Ski Instructor
I have taught in New Hampshire, Wyoming and Colorado. I love getting people on skis and excited about the sport. It’s a sport you can do all your life.
Lori Anderson
Ski Instructor
I am person who loves to laugh but also loves to Nordic ski. I enjoy teaching and sharing my love of nordic skiing. I have my Level-1 PSIA teaching certification. You might end up getting hooked too! I grew up in Wisconsin, then moved to Vermont, and finally to Colorado. See a pattern here? I love winter because I love skiing. I have alpine and nordic skied for over 40 years. I moved to Mesa. CO and discovered the hidden gem of nordic skiing on the Grand Mesa. Let me help you enjoy nordic skiing on the Mesa to the fullest!
Cecile Evans
Ski Instructor
Classic Nordic skiing is my passion. Although I have skied for many years, and casually taught friends and families Nordic skiing, last year I had the opportunity to teach Nordic skiing professionally. I learned a lot and absolutely loved it and am honored to be part of the Grand Mesa Nordic Council.
Hannah Grossman
Ski Instructor
I love cross country skiing! In my classes I will help beginners build a solid and comfortable foundation by becoming familiar with how it feels to employ such concepts as proper body positioning, dynamics, and weight transfer. I look forward to sharing tricks and techniques that will help you in your continuous discovery of this amazing sport.
Peter Marshall
Ski Instructor
I have taught Nordic skiingn(classic and skate techniques) for about 20 years. I achieved level 3 PSIA certification when I was working full-time at the Eldora Nordic center. Now I have relocated to Palisade, and my teaching style has (I hope) evolved and improved. I would love to share my experience and love of the sport with you.