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.

SKI RACE COACHES

	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	Jacquelyn Reis Jacquelyn, 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.  Jacquelyn 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.
	Olivier Lacaille Olivier, from Montreal graduated from University of New Mexico where he ski raced and majored in Economics.  He roots for the Montreal Canadiens.  He's been working at MHSSC since 2007.
	Mike Foley Mike is a level 3 certified ski instructor and instructor trainer at Crystal Mountain in Washington.  Mike enjoys cajun food, pasta and a good steak.  He roots for the Boston Bruins and he enjoys to golf.  Mike has been working at camp since 2010.
	Ryan Boroughs Ryan has coached at Mt Hood Meadows, Flagstaff Alpine ski team and the Park City Farm Team.  He's currently studying Business.  When Ryan isn't skiing, he enjoys climbing, hiking, paddling, mountain biking and walking the dog.  Ryan has been with MHSSC since 2010.
	Marcus Caston Marcus is a ski racer from Salt Lake City.  He races for University of Utah.  His favorite food is candy and his favorite website is krishamphey.com.  He roots for the NY Yankees.  Marcus has been working at camp since 2010.
	Charlie Reynolds Charlie is a ski racer from Park City, Utah.  He's currently attending the University of Denver.  His favorite food is Mexican food, favorite website ESPN.com and he roots for the Utah Jazz.  Charlie also enjoys mountain biking, rockclimbing and water-skiing.  Charlie has been with MHSSC since 2010.
	John Balmain John, originally from Australia, has worked at Telluride, Aspen, Whistler as well as ski areas in Australia and New Zealand.  He earned a Bachelor of commerce at the University of Wollongons.  He enjoys all kinds of foods and thus his friends call him "the foodinator".  John has been with MHSSC since 2010.
	Neil J. Barkel Neil, from Girdwood, Alaska has worked with the Grand Traverse ski club, the Marquette Mtn race team, WIN Alpine, Mt Gilboa ski camps and the Alyeska ski club.  He has a Bachelors Science @ Northern Michigan University.  Neil enjoys Hunting and Fishing and his favorite website is ESPN.com.  Neil has been with MHSSC since 2010.
	Max Lamb
	John Borwick
	Bruce Diamond
	Jim Catalano

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. Darren also designs the camp t-shirt each year.  He's been with MHSSC since 1997.

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.
	Kevin Malone Kevin is a freeskier from Buckland, Massachusetts.  He has worked as a groomer at Mammoth Mountain and as a trampoline coach at Park City.  Kevin's favorite website is montage-inc.com and he roots for the Celtics and Red Sox.  Kevin has worked at MHSSC since 2005.
	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.

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.
	AJ Crocker
	Sean Busby

SMITH ROCKS CLIMBING INSTRUCTOR

John Rust John of Hood River, Oregon, has an impressive climbing  resume.  He's guided Lhotse (the world's 4th highest peak), Mt. McKinley, Aconcagua, and Mt. Vinson in Antarctica to name a few.  He also has a 2004 ascent of The Nose on El Capitan, Yosemite California.    He's been with MHSSC since 1996.

COUNSELOR STAFF

	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.
	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.
	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 San Francisco 49ers.  Connor has been with MHSSC since 2008.
	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 is a skier from Moultonboro, New Hampshire. He attended Moultonboro Academy and Northwestern University and is transferring to Westminster College.  Matt enjoys his mom's homemade doughnuts and his favorite website is youtube.com.  He's been with MHSSC since 2006.
	Liz Bolton Liz is a skier from Exeter, Rhode Island.  She attends and races for Plymouth State University, where she is majoring in Sport Physiology.  She roots for the Boston Red Sox.  Liz also enjoys hiking, horseback riding and surfing.  Liz has worked at camp since 2010.
	Cayley Christopher Cayley is a skier from Andover, MA.  She attends the University of Colorado at Boulder, majoring in Communications.  Her favorite foods include chipotle burritos and coconut M&M's.  She also roots for the Boston Celtics.  Cayley started working at camp in 2010.
	Andrew Stinson Andrew, from New Hampshire, is a skier and a snowboarder.  He attends the University of Utah, majoring in Civil Engineering.  His favorite website is meatspin.com and he roots for "the sox".  Andrew was a digger at camp in 2006, and returned to be a counselor in 2010.
	Rebecca Zell
	Kaitlin Wolcott

COUNSELORS IN TRAINING

	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.
	Ney-J Grant Ney-J is a freeskier from Pollock Pines, CA.  His favorite food is Grape Nuts and he enjoys jumping on the Trampoline.  He wants to be an architect when he grows up.  He's been with MHSSC since 2010.
	Kelsey Spears Kelsey is a snowboarder from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Her favorite foods include grilled chicken and sour candy and her favorite website is hulu.com.  She enjoys rockclimbing and skateboarding.  She's been working at camp since 2010.
	Alexander Brewster
	Haley Hankins Haley is a ski racer from Welches, Oregon.  Her favorite foods include top raman, orange soda, and breakfast at MHSSC.  Her favorite website is facebook and she roots for the Portland Trail Blazers.  She wants to be a nurse when she grows up.  Haley has been with MHSSC since 2009.
	Sasha Karapetrova Sasha is a skier from Chicago, IL.  Her favorite foods include ramen noodles and twizzlers and her favorite website is brobomb.com  She enjoys skiing, sleeping, eating, and playing soccer.  She wants to be a marine biologist or environmentalist when she grows up.  Sasha has been with MHSSC since 2010.
	Seth Fisher Seth is a snowboarder from South Lake Tahoe.  His favorite food is candy and his favorite website is youtube.com  He wants to be a millionaire when he grows up.  Seth has been with MHSSC since 2010.
	Matt Chirico Matt is a ski racer from Dover, MA.  His favorite website is steepandcheap.com and he roots for the Boston Red Sox.  Matt was a camper for 4 years before he started working for us in 2010.
	Rachel Barat Rachel is a skier from New Rochelle, NY.  She hopes to attend Dartmouth and major in business and psychology.  Her favorite foods include steak and tofu and her favorite website is weather.com.  Rachel has been with MHSSC since 2008.
	Charlie Ruehl Charlie is a skier from Ridgefield, CT.  He has worked as a terrain park ranger and digger at Jiminy Peak.  His favorite website is facebook.com and he roots for the Oakland Raiders.  Charlie has been working at camp since 2010.
	Steven Knabe Steven is a snowboarder frm Tewksbury, NJ.   He's been on the Blue Mountain freerider team for 5 years.  His favorite foods include sushi-pizza and Italian Food and his favorite website is facebook.  He also enjoys motocross and mountain biking.  Steven started working at MHSSC in 2010.
	Tori Chrupalo Tori is a skier from Chico, CA. She is a member of the Auburn ski club freestyle team and Pleasant Valley High School ski team.  Her favorite website is facebook.  Tori has been working at MHSSC since 2010.
	Rebecca Rist Rebecca is a ski racer from Wyomissing, PA.  She races for the Blue Mountain Race Team.  Her favorite foods include nutella and green apples.  She also enjoys playing soccer.  She wants to be an orthopedic surgeon when she grows up.  Rebecca started working at camp in 2010.
	Trenton Lovell
	Lucas Lovell

 

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
	Jeff Holce Jeff is a snowboarder from Portland, Oregon.  He attends New Hampton School and West Minster University.   His favorite website is yobeat.com and he enjoys playing beach volleyball.  Jeff has been working at camp since 2010.
	Andrew Nagel Andrew is a snowboarder from Portland, Oregon.  He is studying communications at Westminster College in Salt Lake City, UT.  He enjoys Thai food and his favorite website is YOBEAT.  Andrew has been with MHSSC since 2009.
	Timothy Johnson
	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

	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.
	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.
	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.
	Kieran McVeigh Kieran is a skier from Middlesex, Vermont.  His favorite foods include PB&J, and Breakfast sandwiches and his favorite website is newschoolers.com.  He roots for the Boston Red Sox and wants to be a psychologist when he grows up.  Kieran has been with MHSSC since 2009.
	Edward Clem Ed is a skier from Seattle, Washington.  He attends Seattle Central Community College.  His favorite website is mountainsoulski.com and he roots for the Chicago Cubs.  Ed's been with MHSSC since 2008.
	Kyle Hofmeister

SPECIALISTS

	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.
	Robert Johnson Robert, originally from Chicago, is our utility man.  In his spare time, Robert creates different types of art.  I couldn't get him to smile for the photo!

 

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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