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Ski Schools of Heavenly To improve your technique and skiing and riding experience in a personal one-on-one environment, private lessons are the way to go. You'll get instant feedback and personal attention. We'll work specifically on your efficiencies and build on your strengths. You are the focus of these sessions. Increase your mileage while experiencing a higher level of instruction.
 
Holiday pricing applies to the following dates: December 22, 2008 - January 4, 2009, January 17 - January 19, 2009, February 16 - February 22, 2009

Please call 1-800-HEAVENLY to make reservations or click here to make a request online
 
Private Lessons
  • Full-Day (6 hours) Private Lesson, starts at 9:45 AM -$575 / $600 Holidays
  • Half-Day (3 hours) Private Lesson, starts at 9:45 AM or 1 PM -$395 / $425 Holidays
  • Additional Person Fee-$80 / $100 Holidays

*Private clinic includes instruction only. Lift ticket and equipment rental must be purchased separately. All 6 hour Private Lessons pricing includes up to 6 people other lessons up to 2 people; each additional person will be charged an additional person fee.

Adult Private Instructor Profiles


Richard
Jameson





 DISCIPLINE(S)
Skiing

YEARS TEACHING & CERTIFICATIONS
10 / APSI Level III Examiner Trainer, Advanced Children Specialist II, B.Ed.

SPECIALTIES
Bumps, Powder, Racing, Beginners

LANGUAGE(S)
English

MESSAGE
I started my journey as a physical education teacher for high school kids in Australia. I have always loved teaching and sharing my passion for this sport with anyone that wants to enjoy an exceptional mountain experience and get better along the way. Start out or continue your journey with me this winter on one of the most beautiful mountains on earth.

Heidi
Ettlinger









 DISCIPLINE(S)
Skiing

YEARS TEACHING & CERTIFICATION(S)
12 / Professional Ski Instructors of America Level III Alpine / PSIA-W Demonstration Team Examiner / Board Member PSIA-W / Childrens Specialist II / Adaptive Blind & DD / Canadian Ski Coaches Federation level I Race Coach / Ski Magazines Top 100 Ski Instructors

SPECIALTIE(S)
All mountain / all conditions / new skiers specialist

LANGUAGE(S)
English / Spanish

MESSAGE
I work as a professional ski instructor year round traveling between Lake Tahoe and the snowy mountains of Australia. I look forward to sharing this broad teaching experience, and providing all ability levels with top-notch coaching.

"Weavn"
Steven
Evenson




 DISCIPLINE(S)
Skiing

YEARS TEACHING & CERTIFICATION(S)
30 / PSIA-W Demo Team / Level III Examiner / Level II / Children's L2 Specialist / PSIA-W Board of Directors / Blind Skier Certified

SPECIALTIE(S)
Moguls / Off Piste

LANGUAGE(S)
English

MESSAGE
Come experience the passion of skiing with a native of the most beautiful place on earth. I specialize in compassion and patience in all levels of skiing from beginner to expert. If you're new to the sport, want to breakthrough to the next level, or a guide to those secret powder stashes, I'm your man. Ski Ya Later!

Marty
Moore


 DISCIPLINE(S)
Skiing / Snowboarding

YEARS TEACHING & CERTIFICATIONS
15 / PSIA Level III Examiner / AASI Level III Snowboarding

SPECIALTIES
Moguls / Off Piste

LANGUAGE(S)
English

MESSAGE

Glen
Smith





 DISCIPLINE(S)
Skiing / Adaptive

YEARS TEACHING & CERTIFICATIONS
29 / PSIA Alpine Level III Instructor / PSIA Adaptive Level III Instructor, Senior Examiner

SPECIALTIES
Moguls, Off-Piste

LANGUAGE(S)
English

MESSAGE
I love to help students discover parallel skiing.

Robert
Haas




 DISCIPLINE(S)
Skiing

YEARS TEACHING & CERTIFICATIONS
18 / PSIA Level III, Senior Specialist Certified

SPECIALTIES
Moguls, Off-Piste

LANGUAGE(S)
English

MESSAGE
When skiing at Heavenly, come look me up. You'll have a great time!

Tony
Gooding





 DISCIPLINE(S)
Skiing

YEARS TEACHING & CERTIFICATION(S)
12 / PSIA Level II and Adaptive Level I

SPECIALTIE(S)
Off Piste / Powder

LANGUAGE(S)
English

MESSAGE
I will teach you how to ski so that you use your muscles less so you can ski with less fatigue. This will build your confidence while improving your technique. I specialize in private lessons for adults, kids of all ages and adaptive skiers. I look forward to sharing with you my passion for this sport, the mountains which I love and the hidden treasures of Heavenly!
Duggan
Smith





 DISCIPLINE(S)
Snowboarding

YEARS TEACHING & CERTIFICATIONS
10 / AASI Level III, Western Tech Team

SPECIALTIES
Park and Pipe, Off-Piste

LANGUAGE(S)
English, Spanish

MESSAGE

Forget drills and lectures if you want to play, explore the mountain, and at the time improve your skill and confidence, I am your man. I have the patience, experience, and enthusiasm to help you through your first day riding or the most challenging jump or steeps Heavenly has to offer.
Tim
Rankins



 DISCIPLINE(S)
Skiing / Snowboarding

YEARS TEACHING & CERTIFICATION(S)
26 / PSIA Level III Instructor / Level III Examiner / Children's Specialist Level I

SPECIALTIE(S)
Moguls / Off Piste / Pipe

LANGUAGE(S)
English

MESSAGE
The mountain experience is a fun and exciting one, come jion us for a great day or week on the hill, it'll be worth every cent!


Jay
Crawford






 DISCIPLINE(S)
Skiing / Snowboarding

YEARS TEACHING & CERTIFICATIONS
9 / Alpine Level III, and Snowboard Level I - Won most requested at previous mountains on the East Coast

SPECIALTIES
Working on what, where and when, the guest desires. Enjoy all levels of teaching.

LANGUAGE(S)
English, and little Spanish

MESSAGE
My degree is in Physical Education/Leisure Service from Winthrop University, SC. I spend winters in the snow and summers on the water. I have been teaching soccer, swimming, kite boarding and skiing for most of my life of 40 years now. I really enjoy working on what guests want to work on, not a predetermined lesson plan. All of my lessons are student-centered, and by the way, we will have FUN!!! See you on the slopes.

George
Eisenstecken


 DISCIPLINE(S)
Skiing

YEARS TEACHING & CERTIFICATION(S)
35 / Full Austrian Ski Instructor Certification

SPECIALTIE(S)
teaching the art of alpine skiing for young and old, the fun way, from beginners to ski racing

LANGUAGE(S)
English, German, French

MESSAGE



Child Private Lesson Instructors


Ellen
Johnson






 DISCIPLINE(S)
Skiing

YEARS TEACHING & CERTIFICATION(S)
27 / PSIA Level II / Adaptive Level I (DD) / Ranked Top 100 by Skiing Magazine / Children's Specialist Level 1, MA Counseling Psychology, Licensed Professional Counselor

SPECIALTIE(S)
Teaching people who are tentative or fearful (any level) and helping them to gain confidence and expand their horizons. I also love teaching kids of all ages.

LANGUAGE(S)
English, some French, and a little Spanish

MESSAGE
Learning to ski was very challenging for me, but skiing quickly became a passion I very much enjoy sharing. Teaching skiing has proven to be the most rewarding experience of my life. My greatest joy is watching my students increase their comfort level, have fun, and improve while they experience new sensations and explore new terrain. Heavenly has been very good to me. My first season here, I was featured in Ski Magazine's Top 100 instructors and in the 2006 / 2007 season, I was Heavenly's most requested instructor.

Robin
Barnes





 DISCIPLINE(S)
Skiing

YEARS TEACHING & CERTIFICATIONS
18 / PSIA Level III, Regional Alpine Team, Tech Team/Examiner, Level II Child Specialist

SPECIALTIES
Children

LANGUAGE(S)
English, Spanish, Portuguese

MESSAGE
I also own Tahoe Outdoor Fitness and am an American Council on Physical Fitness Certified personal trainer

Sheryl
Walker












 DISCIPLINE(S)
Skiing

YEARS TEACHING & CERTIFICATIONS
14 / PSIA Level II, PSIA Children's Accreditation, SKI Magazine's top 100 Ski Instructors

SPECIALTIES
Intro to shaped skis, women, and children's lessons

LANGUAGE(S)
English

MESSAGE
I have been ski instructing since 1998, with this winter at Heavenly being my 15th winter teaching between the US & New Zealand. I have an interesting background as I was hired as a ski instructor at Snowshoe Mountain, WV before even knowing how to ski. So I learned to ski and teach skiing at the same time. This gives me a unique perspective and allows me to be very patient and understanding towards my students' needs. I was awarded as one of the Top 100 Ski Instructors in North America by Ski Magazine. I have taught many lessons from children's development teams to Women's Ski Weeks to 1-on-1 private lessons. I love teaching all ages and abilities, especially women and children.

Joshua
Spoelstra


DISCIPLINE(S)
Snowboarding / Telemark

YEARS TEACHING & CERTIFICATIONS
7 / AASI Level III Snowboarding / AASI Adaptive I / PSIA Level I Telemark

SPECIALTIES
Park & Pipe / Off Piste / Telemark

LANGUAGE(S)
English

MESSAGE

Patti
Vath




 DISCIPLINE(S)
Skiing

YEARS TEACHING & CERTIFICATION(S)
9 / PSIA Level II

SPECIALTIE(S)
Teaching beginners, families and children

LANGUAGE(S)
English

MESSAGE