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2022 Staff

 

 

Mike Annett, Camp Owner
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, Camp Owner
Lynne has been there every step of the way alongside Mike running this camp since 1979, while raising 2 daughters.  She attended Suny Cortland where she majored in Elementary Education.  Lynne retired from teaching elementary school in the Hood River school district.  She also was the Mighty-Mite Director at Squaw Valley. Lynne enjoys tennis, gardening, family and traveling and her favorite website is Websudoku.com. 
Bill Toney Bill Toney, Camp Manager
Bill is a ski racer from Reno, Nevada.  He studied Architecture at University of Utah.  His favorite website is ExpeditionPortal.com and  he enjoys eating Mexican food.  Bill also enjoys road-biking and waterpolo.  He's also a wildland firefighter.  Bill has been working at camp since 2007.
Andrea Dahl, Office Manager
Andrea is a ski instructor, from Hibbing, Minnesota. She attended the University of Minnesota, majoring in Kinesiology. Her ski industry resume includes PSIA Education Staff, Park City Master's Racing & Learn to Race Coach, Instructor at Afton Alps, Breckenridge and Park City. Her favorite food is toast & butter. She enjoys rock climbing, reading and lake sports, and she roots for the Minnesota Wild. Andrea started working at camp in 2014.


ALPINE RACE COACHES

Mike Syrovatka 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.
Terry McLeod
Terry, from Sandpoint, Idaho, is the former ski school director at Schweitzer Mountain.  Terry attended Walla Walla College earning a degree in Business and Construction Technology. He loves ice cream and his favorite website is bikingnews.com. Terry competes in cycling. He is married with 2 daughters. Terry started working at MHSSC in 1996.
Carson Ruud
Carson is an alpine coach from Wenatchee, Washington where he is the head U14 coach at Mission Ridge. He enjoys backpacking, fishing, hunting and skiing. He roots for the Washington State University cougars football team.. Carson has been working at camp since 2019.
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.  Roger has been at MHSSC since 2006.
Bob Robicsek
Bob lives in Atkinson, NH. He is the head U19/U16 Coach and Assistant Program Director at Crotched Mountain Race Team, NH.  He enjoys sushi and bbq anything.  He roots for the New England Patriots, Boston Celtics and the Red Sox. . Bob enjoys surfing and road cycling.   He's been with MHSSC since 2001. 
Simon Marsh
Simon us a U10/U12 Alpine coach at Ski & Snowboard Club Vail. He was also coach at Vail High School and coach/instructor at Perisher Australia and University La Catola, Chile. His favorite website is Sprongo.com and favorite food is Mexican. Simon also enjoys biking, tennis, and surfing and he roots for the Boston Red Sox. Simon starting coaching at MHSSC in 2015.
Bergen Rust
Bergen is a ski racer from Hood River, Oregon. Her favorite website is instagram and she enjoys eating sushi and bell peppers. She's been working at camp since 2020.
Scott Burger
Scott's hometown is: Avon CO. He has 50 seasons coaching and teaching alpine skiing under his belt. Currently at Beaver Creek Kids Ski School, coaching U8's at Ski and Snowboard Club Vail, and the Kids Ski School at Coronet Peak, New Zealand. PSIA Level 3, PSIA KIds L2, and USSA Level 300 coach. Favorite website is CNN. For fun, Scott enjoys riding road bikes, camping, hiking, reading and traveling. Scott started working at camp in 2021.
Matthew Smallhouse
Matthew is a ski racer from Reno, Nevada. His favorite website is fis-ski.com/biographies. Favorite food is fried spinach. He wants to be an astronaut or firefighter when he grows up. Matthew has been working at camp since 2018.
Luke Allen
Luke is a ski racer from South Lake Tahoe, California. His favorite website is totallyepicapparel.com. Favorite foods avacado and covered onions. He enjoys rollerblading and rock climbing. He roots for the LA Dodgers. He's been working at camp since 2018.
Lindsay Ahmann
Lindsay is from Marysville, Washington. She's a psychology and sports science major at St. Lawrence University and is a full time coach for Mission Ridge ski team. Her favorite food is steak and she roots for the Seattle Seahawks. Lindsay enjoys working out, biking and water sports. She's been working at camp since 2021.
Jason Hattery
Jason is a high school ski coach originally from Bozeman, Montana. His favorite website is youtube and favorite food is Thai. Jason enjoys skiing, hiking, and photography. He roots for the Portland Trail Blazers and San Francisco 49ers. Jason has been working at camp since 2012.
Maguire Anuszewski
Maguire is from Winthrop, Maine, where he is captain of the Brown University Ski Team, where he studies public policy, focusing on healthcare and plans to be a physician. He has coached kids of all ages including the high school team at Kents Hill School. He enjoys cooking, baking, golfing, playing polo polo and flying on the trapeze. Maguire started working at camp in 2022.
Dave Kerwynn
Dave coaches at Sun Valley in Idaho. He has coached the U.S. ski team, as well as Rowmark Academy in Utah. Dave started coaching at camp in 2010.
Sawyer Mattson
Sawyer is from Bridgewater, Vermont. .
Zane Worrell
Zane is from Avon Colorado. He's currently attending the University of Colorado. His favorite website is strava.com and favorite foods include pizza and cheese fondu. He enjoys skiing, biking, and climbing, and he roots for the Colorado Avalanche. Zane started working at camp in 2022.


MOGUL COACHES

Jack Simon
Jack is from Stratton, Vermont. He's coached moguls at Stratton Mountain and Aspen. His favorite website is shopaew.com and his favorite foods are Cheeseburgers and coke. He enjoys watching professional wrestling and he roots for the New York Yankees. Jack started working at MHSSC in 2020.
Julia Moores
Julia is fromTrumbull, Connecticut. She was a Studio Art major with a minor in Psych from Fordham University. She enjoys sushi and painting. She also loves cats. Julia began working at MHSSC in 2022.
Harrison Schunk
Harrison is from Yorktown, New York. He is a Stratton Mountain School graduate and a current student at CU Boulder, majoring in Environmental Design, Architecture. His favorite food is soft pretzels, king crab legs and dumplings. He enjoys skiing and fast cars. Harrison has been working at camp since 2022.

 

FREESKI COACHES

Mike Carmazzi
Mike is from Hinsdale, IL. He's worked as a coach, digger, sales and technician in the ski industry. His favorite website is youtube and favorite food is tacos. He enjoys skating, swimming, and spreading peace. He roots for the Chicago Blackhawks. Mike started working at camp in 2019.
Oscar Weary
Oscar lives in Wilsonville, Oregon. His favorite website is newschoolers and favorite food is Thai food. He roots for the Portland Trail Blazers and wants to be a chef when he grows up. Oscar started working at camp in 2017.
Andrew Branch
Andrew is from Stevensville, Michigan. He's studying at Central Michigan University and has worked as 'Woolly the Mammoth" at Mammoth Mountain in California. His favorite website is mthood.com and favorite food is avocado. Andrew wants to be an astronaut when he grows up. He started working at camp in 2022.
Tristan Steen
Tristan is from Bend, Oregon. He has filmed for various ski projects including ON3P and Surface. His favorite website is batwingheadwear.com and favorite food is mushrooms. Tristan enjoys skiing, filming and being outside, and he roots for the Portland Timbers. Tristan started working at MHSSC in 2022.
Simon Knight
Simon is a freestyle coach from Cashmere, Washington. He coaches at Stevens Pass and has been a digger at Mission Ridge. His favorite website is mthood.com and his favorite food are corn and saj bread. He enjoys skiing and skateboarding and he roots for the Cashmere Bulldogs. He wants to be a gardener when he grows up. Simon started working at camp in 2022.


SNOWBOARD COACHES

Jack Reid
Jack is a snowboarder from Morganton, NC. He likes to eat tacos. When he grows us, he wants to be an "expert", and he is a world renowned ladiesman. Jack has been working at camp since 2011.
Nic Herringa
Nic is a snowboarder from Bowen Island, British Columbia. He's the owner of Salmon Arms Handwear, Inc (salmonarms.com) and his favorite food is sushi. Nic enjoys hiking, camping, traveling, snowboarding and art. Nic started working at camp in 2018.
Emma Schacht
Emma is a snowboarder from Mendham, New Jersey/Burlington, Vermont. She's majoring in Community Centered Design at the University of Vermont. She also coaches skateboarding. Her favorite website is splintersboardshop.com and her favorite food is steak, cooked medium rare. She enjoys skateboarding, snowboarding, film, and taking pictures. She roots for the NY Yankees. Emma started working at camp in 2022.
Michael Jennings
Michael studied Political Science/Economics at Columbia University.  He's an AASI Level III and USASA Level II certifiedHe's been head coach/terrain park manager at Camelback.  Michael's favorite food is authentic Mexican and his favorite website is Timberline Web Cam Page.  Michael has been working at MHSSC since. 2011.
Alex Pugliese
Alex is from.....coming soon!
Lynn Hasday
Lynn is Rockville Centre, New York. Her favorite food is sushi and she roots for the New Jersey Devils. Lynn started working at camp in 2022.
James Lowell
James is from Atlanta, Georgia. He's a AASI level 3 Rocky Mountain Trainer. He has coached and instructed at Keystone, Breckenridge and Monarch for 17 years. He enjoys seafood. James started working at camp in 2022.

 

COUNSELOR STAFF

Jonathan Rosenstrach
Jonathan is a ski racer from Newton, Massachusetts. His favorite food is pizza and he enjoys mountain biking and hiking. He roots for the Boston Bruins. Jonathan as been working at camp since 2017.
Jordan Misaros
Jordan is a ski racer from Redford, Michigan. She's currently studying in Psych and Political Science at Central Michigan University. Her favorite website is The Onion and favorite food is Mac & Cheese.. She enjoys reading. Jordan has been working at camp since 2015.
Lily Rezai
Lily is a ski racer from Katonah, NY. She attends Princeton University, majoring in Mechanical Engineering. She has worked at Jackson Hole. Her favorite website is mthood.com and she enjoys photography and surfing. Lily has been working at camp since 2016.
Richard Casey
Richard is a ski racer from Mamoroneck, New York. He's majoring in Astrophysics at Colgate University. His favorite website is The Onion and favorite food is pasta and crab rangoon. He enjoys mountain biking, climbing, whitewater sports and he roots for the U.S. Ski Team. Richard started working at camp in 2015.

Ethan Fullman
Ethan is a ski racer from Lake Oswego, Oregon. He's been a ski patroller and his favorite food is burritos. He enjoys skiing, playing guitar and venturing outdoors. He roots for the Portland Trail Blazers. Ethan has been working at camp since 2020.

Max Reade
Max is a freestyle skier from Ashland, Oregon. His favorite website is mthood.com and favorite food is pasta. He likes to cook, play spikeball, soccer, ski and make clothes. Max has been working at camp since 2020.
Thomas Lutz
Thomas is a snowboarder from Lake Tahoe. His favorite website is National Weather Service and his favorite foods include steak and pasta. He enjoys snowboarding, white water, hiking, hammocking, and downhill mountain biking. Thomas started working at camp in 2022.
Cleo Braun
Cleo is a ski racer from Vail, Colorado. She has attended the Vail Ski and Snowboard Academy and is currently attending the University of Colorado, majoring in Integrated Physiology, and is on the ski team. Her favorite website is Netflix and favorite food is Mexican. She enjoys running, biking, hiking, skiing and working out. She roots for the Denver Broncos, Nuggets and Avalanche. Cleo started working at camp in 2022.
Michelle Wurmser
Michelle is a freeskier from Burke, Virginia. She is attending the University of Virginia, studying history. Her favorite website is youtube, and favorite foods include watermellon and lasagna. She enjoys rockclimbing and trithlons, and she roots for the Baltimore Orioles. Michelle started working at camp in 2022.

 

COUNSELORS IN TRAINING (CIT's)

Owen Goebel
Owen is a park-rat from Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. He's studying to be an arborist. His favorite website is zoomquilt2.com and favorite foods include vegan curry, breadsticks, pasta, and warm veggies. He enjoys skiing, biking, swimming and art. When he grows up, Owen wants to be a ski coach. He's been working at camp since 2021.
Gwendolyn Valentine
Gwendolyn is a ski racer from San Francisco, California. Her favorite website is instagram and favorite food is pasta. She enjoys ski racing, sleeping, watching movies and hanging out with friends. She roots for the Golden State Warriors and wants to be a registered nurse when she grows up. Gwen started working at camp in 2022.
Chloe Damm
Chloe is a ski racer from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Her favorite website is spotify and favorite food is burritos. She enjoys listening to music, spending time with friends and family, skiing, hiking, camping and traveling. She roots for the Milwaukee Bucks and wants to be an environmental lawyer when she grows up. Chloe started working at camp in 2021.
Bayden Tapert
Bayden is a ski racer from Rochester, Michigan. His favorite website is maxreadeapparel.com and favorite food is chicken tenders. He enjoys mountain biking, fishing and working on his car. He wants to be an engineer when he grows up. Bayden started working at camp in 2021.

Violet Kreilick
Violet is a freeskier from Missoula, Montana. Her favorite website is newschoolers.com and favorite food are corndogs. She enjoys soccer, track and Jib. She wants to be a helicopter pilot when she grows up. Violet started working at camp in 2020.

Emily McLaughlin
Emily is a mogul skier from Los Alamos, New Mexico. Her favorite website is amazon.com and favorite food are ice cream and pizza. She enjoys swimming and hanging out with friends. She wants to be an engineer when she grows up. Emily started working at camp in 2021.
Noah Woosmann
Noah is a freeskier from Gillett, Wisconsin. His favorite website is newschoolers and favorite food is steak. He likes to work on engines and hang with friends. He roots for the Green Bay Packers and he wants to be a welder when he grows up. Noah has been working at camp since 2022.
Michael Czech
Michael is a freeskier from Salt Point, New York. His favorite website is vishnufreeski.com and favorite foods include sushi and wings. He enjoys skiing and motocross and he roots for the Buffalo Bills. Michael wants to be a surgeon when he grows up. He started working at camp in 2022.

 

VIDEOGRAPHERS

Robin Cressy
Robin, from Portland, OR, is our head Videographer.  His favorite website is youtube and he roots for the Portland Trail Blazers.   He enjoys playing basketball, and juicing.  Robin was a camper at MHSSC in 1982 and has been working with us since 1986. 
Makalu Arnold
Makalu is a snowboarder from Salt Lake City. He's in charge of the shaping the mogul jump area as well as videographer for the snowboard and freeski groups. He's been working at camp since 2019.
Jack Wells
Jack is a snowboarder from Weaverville, North Carolina. His favorite website is batwingheadwear.com, and favorite foods include cheeseburgers, chicken & waffle, and pizza. He enjoys skateboarding, swimming and golf and he roots for the Atlanta Braves. He enjoys music and wants to be a film director someday. Jack has been working at camp since 2022.

 

KITCHEN STAFF

Maddy Montgomery
Maddy is a snowboarder from Madison, Wisconsin. She will be studying fashion design in college and wants to design clothes. Her favorite website is batwingheadwear.com and her favorite food is candy! She enjoys sewing and crafts. She roots for the Chicago Bears. Maddy started working at camp in 2021.
Matthew Smallhouse
Matthew is a ski racer from Reno, Nevada. His favorite website is fis-ski.com/biographies. Favorite food is fried spinach. He was to be an astronaut or firefighter when he grows up. Matthew has been working at camp since 2018.
Timo Berg
Timo is a freeskier from Ann Arbor, Michigan. His favorite website is youtube and favorite food is pizza. Timo enjoys mountain biking and cliff jumping and he roots for the Pittsburg Penguins. He's been working at camp since 2019.
Kaden Rusinko
Kaden is a snowboard from Ashville, North Carolina. His favorite website is recessrideshop.com, and his favorite food is Porterhouse steak medium rare. He enjoys skating, cooking, drinking sweet tea and being outside. He roots for the Gaston day soccer. Kaden has been working at camp since 2022.
Quincy Claesgans
Quincy is a freeskier from from Seattle, Washington. His favorite website is youtube and favorite foods include quesidillas, sushi and bacon. He enjoys trampoline, waterskiing, slackline and swimming at the beach. He roots for the Seattle Mariners. Quincy started working at camp in 2018.
Luke Allen
Luke is a ski racer from South Lake Tahoe, California. His favorite website is totallyepicapparel.com. Favorite foods avacado and covered onions. He enjoys rollerblading and rock climbing. He roots for the LA Dodgers. He's been working at camp since 2018.
Cam Smith
Cam is from...coming soon
Henry Welch
Henry is a snowboarder from Madison, Wisconsin. He's majoring in Neroscience at Edgewood College. His favorite website is tormentmag.com and he roots for the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Bucks. He claims that MHSSC is cooler than High Cascade and Windells! Henry started working at camp in 2022.
Emma Schacht
Emma is a snowboarder from Mendham, New Jersey/Burlington, Vermont. She's majoring in Community Centered Design at the University of Vermont. She also coaches skateboarding. Her favorite website is splintersboardshop.com and her favorite food is steak, cooked medium rare. She enjoys skateboarding, snowboarding, film, and taking pictures. She roots for the NY Yankees. Emma started working at camp in 2022.
  Benjamin Charleston
....never got his photo.....epic fail.



In Memory of

Mark Stegall  1963-2011
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.
Spencer Nelson   1990-2010
Spencer is racing for the University of Colorado ski team, where he is majoring in Finance and Marketing.  He has also interned for Atomic Skis.  Spencer's favorite website is CUBuffs.com and he roots for the Colorado Rockies.  He also enjoys mountain biking, rockclimbing and weightlifting.  Spencer started working at camp in 2010.
Jeff Tait  1980-2013
Timmy Johnson 1992-2015 
Lynn Gibson 1969-2021
Bristol Sorensen 1972-2021

 

 

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