Staff

We have an excellent staff that love skiing and/or snowboarding, and have an intense desire to pass on this love and dedication to all our campers. Our camp motto is "Everybody gets better here", and we hire the best staff to help maximize your skill improvement at camp.

	Mike Annett, Camp Advisor Mike has stepped away from camp ownership, but is still a stategic advisor for camp, sharing his nearly 50 years of ski camp experience helping the next generation take the baton. His vision of Summer Ski Camps at Mt Hood began in 1978 when the original Palmer Chairlift was installed and created the blueprint for how ski camps should be operated, combining the on-hill training experience with the afternoon activities fun factor, that is still valid today.
	Will Toney, Camp Manager Will 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. Will has been working at camp since 2007.
	Jade Hudson *Pronounced "JAH-jee" Jade is our Office person as well as our head counselor and is from Centralia, Washington. She has a Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education. Her favorite food is sushi and favorite website is Duolingo. Her favorite camp activities are hiking and skating and she roots for Centralia Wrestling. Jade wants to be a teacher when she grows up. She started working at camp in 2025.
	Jack Reid Jack is a snowboarder from Morganton, NC. He's a "Jack" of all trades at camp and does a little bit of everything to help camp operate day to day. 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.

ALPINE RACE COACHES

	Dave Kerwynn Dave is a long-time Alpine race coach from Manchester, VT. He's coached at the World Cup level with team USA and team Canada. His favorite website is youtube and favorite food is steak. Dave enjoys road biking, hiking and walking the dogs, and he roots for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Green Bay Packers. Dave started working at camp in 2006.
	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.
	Bergen Rust Bergen is a ski racer from Hood River, Oregon. She attends Montana State University and her favorite food is Caprese. Her favorite website is Backcountry.com and favorite camp activity is Rock Climbing. She roots for Team USA and she loves pickles and skiing. Bergen has been working at camp since 2020.
	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.
	Catherine "Cat" Harnden Catherine is a former racer and freeskier currently living in Spokane, Washington, but originally from Ontario, Canada. She has a business degree from Mars Hill University in North Carolina. She's currently the Executive Director of the Mt. Spokane Ski Race Team and has also coached at Stratton Mountain School, Mt. Mansfield Academy, Gould Academy, and Bretton Woods. Her favorite food is Choco chip pancakes and favorite website MSSRT.org. Her favorite camp activities include anything involving water or trail running. She's been a morning show personality/voice actor. She's been working at camp since 2019.
	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
	Alex Roguet Alex is a ski racer from Bartlett, New Hampshire. He attends Bates College and his favorite food is Greek food. His favorite website is Facebook marketplace and favorite camp activity is Cliff Jumping. He roots for the Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots and when he grows up, he wants to be retired. Alex started working at camp in 2025.
	Cooper Rust Cooper Rust is a ski racer from Hood River, Oregon. His favorite food is pasta with meatballs and favorite website is Minecraft. His favorite camp activity is going to the lake and he roots for the Washington State Cougars. He wants to be a world cup ski racer or professional fisherman when he grows up. Cooper started working at camp in 2025.
	Denes Balazs Denes is from Hungary. He is the Technical Director at Timberline, coach at Mt Hood Meadows race team and was in instructor at Aspen. His favorite food is cheescake and favorite website is bigpictureskiing.com. Denes started working at camp in 2024.
	Daniel Lynch Daniel is a PSIA Division Clinic Leader from Coeur d'Lene, Idaho. He has worked at Lookout Pass as well as Schweitzer Mountain. His favorite food is pizza and favorite website is Youtube. Daniel enjoys hiking in the mountains and he roots for the Detroit Lions. Daniel is an outdoors man, loves rockclimbing and skiing, but dabbles in anything outside. He started working at camp in 2026
	Fiona Sawyer Fiona is a ski racer from Utah. She attends Boston College where she is on the ski team. Her favorite food is Mango and favorite camp activity is Rock Climbing. When she grows up, she wants to be a Physical Therapist. Fiona started working at camp in 2024
	Maddie Kaiserman Maddie is a ski racer from Park City, Utah. She's currently studying Biology and Kinesiology at the University of Utah and is on the Alpine ski team there. Her favorite food is sushi and favorite website is Zillow. Her favorite activity is Mountain Biking and she wants to be a doctor when she grows up. Maddie started working at camp in 2025

MOGUL COACHES

	Chase Littlefield Chase is a mogul athlete from Yarmouth, Maine. He's currently enrolled at the University of Utah Business School. He has coached for Carrabassett Valley Academy, Freestyle America, Telluride Freestyle and Stratton Winter Sports Club, and is still competing in moguls at the NorAm and above level comps. His favorite foods are Steak and Eggs and favorite website is ChatGPT.com. His favorite activity is Electric Skateboarding thru town and he roots for the New England Patriots. Chase started working at camp in 2026.
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	Debra Rawuka Debra has been a ski instructor since 1982, Level 3 Alpine, Level 2 Nordic, currently working at Schweitzer ski resort in Idaho. Her favorite foods are Tacos and anything chocolate. He enjoys biking, reading, gardening, hanging with her dogs. She roots for the Gonzaga basketball team. Debra has been working at camp since 2021.

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 Parry Andrew is from Victor, NewYork. He has a BS in Hospitality Management. His favorite food is Pizza and favorite website is mthood.com. His favorite afternoon activity is dodge ball and he roots for the Buffalo Bills. He has 2 cats and they are awesome. Andy started working at camp in 2022.

SNOWBOARD COACHES

	Griffin Frigaard Griffin is a snowboarder from Wilsonville, Oregon. He has a Bachelors degree in Govynomics and he has coached the Lincoln high school snowboard team. His favorite food is "Palmer laps for Breakfast". Favorite website is mthood.com and he enjoys taking naps. He roots for the Portland Trail Blazers and he wants to be "retired" when he grows up. Griffin started working at camp in 2021.
	Makalu Arnold Makalu is a snowboarder from Brighton, Utah. His favorite food is ice cream and he roots for the Utah Mammoth NHL hockey team. He loves working for the best camp on Mt. Hood. Makalu has been working at camp since 2019.
	Brantley Mullins Brantley is a snowboarder from Johnson City, Tennessee. She has a Bachelor's degree in Media and Communications from East Tennessee State University. She has coached at Liberty Snowflex, Beech Mountain Freestyle team and High Cascade snowboard camp. Her favorite food is orange chicken and she roots for the Boston Celtics. She wants to be a Nascar driver when she grows up! Brantley started working at camp in 2024.
	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.

COUNSELOR STAFF

	Xander Koenig Xander is a snowboarder from Seattle, Washington. He's studying Envoronmental Science at Seattle Central. His favorite food is Rolled Chicken Tacos and favorite website is GeoGuessr.com. Xander roots for the Seattle Mariners and he started working at camp in 2024.
	Jack Anderegg Jack is a freeskier from Rome, New York. He graduated with honors from Syracuse University with a Bachelors of Science in Accounting and Finance. His favorite food is Lobster/seafood and favorite website is youtube. His favorite afternoon activity is Baseball/wiffleball and he roots for the New York Yankees. Jack wants to be an entrepreneur when he grows up and he enjoys going to concerts, playing guitar, golfing, fishing, hiking, painting and experiencing new places and people. Jack started working at camp in 2026.
	Torie Smith Torie is a freeskier from Tacoma, Washington. Her favorite food is kiwi and favorite website is atlasobscura.com. She likes to play Capture the Flag and she roots for Greenbay. Torie wants to be the best version of herself when she grows up and is so excited for this Summer. She started working at camp in 2026.
	Dylan Hansen Dylan is a snowboarder from Salt Lake City, Utah. He roots for the Seattle Seahawks. Dylan started working at camp in 2026

COUNSELORS IN TRAINING (CIT's)

	Adele Tanini Adele is a mogul skier from Hoboken, New Jersey. Her favorite foods are Acai bowls and sushi, and favorite website is Netflix. Adele's favorite camp activity is cherry picking and she roots for the New York Rangers. She wants to be an Engineer when she grows up. Adele started working at camp in 2022.
	Isa Halle Isa is a ski racer from Portland, Oregon. Her favorite food is pesto pasta and her favorite website is mthood.com Her favorite camp activity is cliff jumping and she roots for the Portland Timbers. Isa wants to be an English teacher in Paris when she grows up. She's been working at camp since 2022.
	Eloise Tanini Eloise is a mogul skier from Hoboden, New Jersey, who competes for SWSC. She graduates high school in 2026 and will be attending the University of Utah. Her favorite food is Caeser salad wrap and favorite webiste is Oakley.com. and her favorite camp activity is cherry picking and she roots for team USA moguls. Eliose started working at camp in 2023.
	Nithin Mahendiran Nithin is a freeskier from Warrenton, Virginia. His favorite food is steak & potatoes and favorite website is youtube. His favorite afternoon activity is cliff jumping and he roots for the Washington Capitals. Nithin started working at camp in 2026.
	Alex Paine Alex is a snowboarder from the Bay Area in California. His favorite food is tacos and favorite website is Google. His favorite afternoon activity is cliff jumping and he roots for the LA Chargers. Alex wants to be a CEO when he grows up. He started working at camp in 2025.
	Scott Carter Scott is a snowboarder from Asheville, North Carolina. His favorite food is pasta and favorite website is mthood.com. His favorite afternoon activity is swimming and he roots for LSU. Scott wants to own a resort when he grows up. He's been working at camp since 2026
	Ronen Malani Not officially a CIT, but he really wanted to be on the website.

VIDEOGRAPHERS

	Robin Cressy Robin, from Portland, Oregon, is our head Videographer. His favorite website is youtube and he roots for the Portland Trail Blazers. He enjoys playing basketball, green juicing and he's been to 10 KISS concerts. Robin was a camper at MHSSC in 1982 and has been working with us since 1986.
	Leif Draznin-French Leif is a snowboarder from Forest Grove, Oregon. He attended University of Montana and he has worked at Mt. Hood Ski-Bowl. His favorite website is mthood.com and favorite camp activity is skateboarding. He video records the Freeski & Snowboard groups. Leif started working at camp in 2024.

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.
	Simeon Glas Simeon is a professional skier from Kalamazoo, Michigan. His favorite food is Corn Dogs and favorite website is mthood.com. His favorite camp activity is kickball or skateboarding and he roots for the Pittsburgh Penguins. He's wants to be a good human when he grows up. Simeon started working at camp in 2024.
	Chaz Witter Chaz is a freeskier from Seattle, Washington. He'll be attending Middlebury College. His favorite food is brownies and favorite website is mthood.com. His favorite camp activity is Cliff Jumping. He wants to be President of the United States when he grows up. Chaz started working at camp in 2024.
	Elijah Tefari Elijah is a snowboarder from ____?. Elijah started working at camp in 2026.
	Paul Flottmeyer Paul is a freeskier from Lacrosse, Wisconsin. His favorite food is tacos, and favorite website is mthood.com. His favorite afternoon activity is passing the football and when he grows up he wants to be somewhere with a good view! Paul has been working at camp since 2026.
	Conner Harris Conner is a ski racer from Sacramento, California. His favorite food is spaghetti and his favorite afternoon activity is jumping in the river. Connor roots for the Oregon Ducks. He started working at camp in 2025

In Memorandum

	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
	Mike "Axel" Foley Mike coached skiing with us from 2010-2018. Mike passed away in June of 2025
	Mike Syrovatka Mike coached with MHSSC from 2002-2025. Mike passed away in July of 2025.