InstructorS

Nate has been teaching snow sports for 10 years and loves giving people the skills to open up new terrain and endless possibilities! Nate’s teaching specialty is moving students from beginner to intermediate zones. In the off-season, Nate enjoys mountain biking, paddle boarding, camping, hiking, and playing with his dog.  One of Nate’s hidden talents? He can bake a killer pie!

Eric has been snowboarding for 24 years and recently decided to get into teaching! Eric’s favorite part about teaching is showing others the joy of riding and unlocking new levels of progression. Eric is a patient instructor and strives to make learning fun for everyone. Depending on the conditions, Eric loves to get off the trail and ride in the trees and powder. He also loves the freestyle terrain parks and fresh-groomed runs to fly on. When he’s not teaching, Eric enjoys surfing, skateboarding, swimming, hiking and exploring.

Bob has taught snow sports for 24 years and particularly loves seeing people having fun and improving at this sport. Bob enjoys whitewater rafting, kayaking, paddle boarding, and mountain biking when not on the snow. Bob is available on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.

With 14 years of teaching, Paul especially enjoys sharing his passion with others and introducing a new way of life. Paul specializes in teaching intermediate to advanced snowboarding. Paul enjoys yoga, surfing, skating, and dirt biking in his free time.

As an adult learner himself (Steven was 33 when he learned to ski), Steven enjoys working with beginning adults and seeing them gain confidence as they progress. Steven works with beginner/intermediate children, youth, and adult skiers. Fun fact: Steven played the Trombone through college.

Rowan is in his second year of teaching skiing at Bogus Basin. When teaching others, he especially enjoys watching the progression of his students on the mountain.  Rowan specializes in teaching carving and little jibs on side hits. He is also very patient with kids. Rowan’s favorite run on the mountain is The Face!

Lewis has been teaching skiing at Bogus Basin for 2 years. His favorite part about teaching others how to ski is watching them have their “ah-ha” moment when learning and using a new skill. Lewis’ favorite run is Upper Paradise to Paradise. Ask him about whitewater rafting class 5 rapids at New River Gorge National Park! Lewis is available upon request.

Mike has been teaching skiing for 31 years and has specialties working with beginners of all ages! Mike especially enjoys seeing that “ah-ha” moment on a student’s face when things start to click for them. His favorite runs on the mountain are Upper Nugget and Tiger. Mike is available to teach lessons on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.

Sebastian “Basti” enjoys teaching adults the fundamentals of skiing so they can learn to appreciate this beautiful life sport at any age. He teaches beginner groups and intermediate one-on-one lessons. Basti specializes in communication, biomechanics, adult students, humor, and camaraderie when teaching.  Basti enjoys Jiu Jitsu, Fitness, hunting, personal development, teaching, fantasy books, mindfulness, and laughing in his free time. Pine Creek Bowl is one of Basti’s favorite spots to ski on the mountain.

Scott Macpherson has over 30 years of experience teaching snow sports. Scott especially enjoys sharing activities that he loves with others, creating meaningful adventures, and learning from others. Fun fact: Scott is twice PSIA LVL III Alpine certified – originally in 1984 and more recently in 2024.  When he’s not skiing, you can find Scott cycling, hiking, fly fishing, woodworking, and traveling. Scott is available on weekends, evenings, and some weekdays.

Logan is in his third year of teaching snowboarding. To Logan, the mountain makes him feel alive more than anything else – giving people the opportunity to experience a new way to feel alive and extend my passion to those individuals is an amazing feeling. Logan teaches students of all ages technical form through all terrain types, carving, backcountry terrain, flat-terrain freestyle, and jumps / aerial control. Logan is available upon request. Outside of snowboarding, Logan is a full-time Game Developer / Level Designer and has a large passion for gaming.

Brian has taught snow sports for 50 years! Brian is an expert in guiding students to help them achieve their snow sports goal(s) in a safe and fun learning environment. He loves teaching children, teens, and adults from beginner to expert ability levels in alpine skiing and snowboarding. Brian is available to teach lessons on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at Bogus Basin throughout the winter snow sports season. In addition to teaching, Brian is a singer/songwriter with more than 75 original songs performed at venues throughout the Pacific Northwest. Brian’s favorite run at Bogus Basin is Triumph.

Frank Vetsch is a ski instructor passionate about helping others find the joy he’s found in one of the greatest lifetime sports. Frank specializes in teaching general skiing skills. Franks favorite run on the mountain is Tiger. In the summertime, Frank enjoys biking and hiking.

Gabriel is a certified snowboard and ski instructor. Gabriel loves interacting with students and watching them develop new skills on the snow, especially flat-ground freestyle and carving progression. Gabriel is available Sunday – Thursday in the winter season. In his free time, Gabriel enjoys skateboarding and rock climbing.

Dave Leppert is an experienced PSIA-AASI Level 2 Alpine Ski Instructor and Level 2 Senior Specialist. Dave has over 20 years of experience teaching – he has found a passion for helping people gain confidence and the ability to enjoy a lifelong sport. Dave works with beginner to intermediate skiers on Tuesdays and Thursdays. When he’s not at the mountain, you can find Dave spending time with his dogs, gardening, collecting minerals, and running his sawmill business. Ask Dave about his time working around the world as a geologist! Favorite Run at Bogus Basin: Sunbeam

“You don’t have to be a great skier to have fun.” – Dave Leppert

Scott Nicholas has a PSIA-AASI Level 1 Alpine teaching certification along with 6 years of experience teaching snow sports. Scott loves to make new friends and specializes in teaching adults to ski and snowboard on Monday and Tuesday nights. In his free time, you can find Scott skiing on Superior or horseback riding. Scott is also a cancer survivor.

Miguel has been teaching skiing for 38 years! Miguel enjoys teaching because of the people he gets to teach, skiing with his wife, friends, and co-workers all at Bogus Basin. Miguel teaches Alpine beginners and intermediates of any age! Fun fact: for 30 summer seasons, Miguel worked as a wildland firefighter!

Matt Percuoco has 16 years of experience teaching snow sports and a Level 3 PSIA-AASI teaching certification. Matt also has a Children Specialist 2 PSIA-AASI certification and specializes in children’s education. Matt enjoys teaching others how to ski at higher performance and venture to off-piste terrain. A fun fact about Matt: He has a college degree’s worth of knowledge in comedy movies!

Griffin Coleman is PSIA-AASI certified in Alpine Level 1 and Freestyle Level 1 skiing. Griffin enjoys teaching because he loves to be on the snow just as much as he loves teaching others a new skill that they can use for the rest of their lives. Griffin teaches at Bogus Basin during the day on the weekends and on most weeknights. In his free time, Griffin enjoys camping, traveling, and being outside. Favorite Run at Bogus Basin: Liberty

Fun Fact about Griffin: he has 8 siblings!

Ted Dedden is a PSIA-AASI Level 1 Alpine Instructor and Senior Specialist with 35 years of experience teaching Alpine Skiing. Ted specializes in guiding new skiers through their learning progression to build confidence and introduce them to runs that they haven’t yet skied. When the ski season is over, Ted enjoys playing softball. Ask Ted about living all over the world in just 13 years!  Favorite Run at Bogus Basin: Sourdough on the front side and Matchless on the back side of the mountain

“I enjoy teaching parents who want to improve their ski skills so they can keep up with their kids.  Whatever your ability is I’ll help take you to the next level!” – Ted Dedden

Kerry Kelley is a PSIA-AASI Level 1 Alpine Ski Instructor, specializing in teaching beginner and intermediate alpine skiers. One of Kerry’s favorite parts about teaching skiing is being around people who enjoy the sport and want to improve. Kerry loves to be outdoors with her friends and family, especially hiking and mountain biking. Fun Fact: Kerry has climbed all 12,000+ foot mountains in Idaho and several volcanoes in Washington! Favorite Run at Bogus Basin: Night Hawk

Jake has been teaching for 25 years, and loves sharing the stoke! Jake enjoys teaching all guests and does his best to serve his clients in small group settings and private lessons. Off of the hill, Jake enjoys spending time outdoors wit his family.

Martha Caballero is a PSIA-AASI Alpine Level 3 Instructor, Clinician, and Examiner with over 39 years of experience teaching alpine skiing. Martha loves to ski and spend time outdoors. When she’s not on the slopes, you can find Martha mountain biking, paddle boarding, and/or playing golf.  “The best part of teaching skiing is seeing the smile on someone’s face when they feel something new in their skiing.” – Martha Caballero Favorite Run at Bogus Basin: Powerline

Sam has taught snow sports for 26 years and works with riders of all levels – from beginners to advanced all-mountain riders. Sam especially enjoys seeing students progress and feel great about themselves. When he’s not on snow, Sam enjoys mountain biking and windsurfing.

Patrick Brown is a PSIA-AASI Alpine Level 1 Instructor with 2 years of teaching experience. One of Patrick’s favorite parts about his job is watching the satisfaction of new skiers as they improve their skills and build their confidence! In his free time, Patrick enjoys playing soccer and tennis. Patrick is available to teach most days with an advanced lesson reservation. Ask him about his fetch-playing cat! Favorite Run at Bogus Basin: Tiger

Ethan enjoys watching new and progressing riders learn new things and get stoked on snowboarding and learning! Ethan loves teaching new riders how to ride in the powder, as well as how to progress from basic turns into carving. His biggest focus during lessons is that clients are having fun and learning new things.

Erik Christiansen is a PSIA-AASI Alpine Level 1 Instructor with 3 years of teaching experience. Erik specializes in working with beginners, and those returning to the sport after a layoff, especially from an injury or illness. One of Erik’s favorite parts about teaching is seeing people’s faces light up when they master a new skill or successfully ski new, more difficult, terrain.  In his free time, Erik enjoys hiking, running, and mountain biking. Fun Fact: Erik was a wildland firefighter for 42 years! Favorite Run at Bogus Basin: Corn Patch, when the snow is soft an silky!