Valerie Eipper
Ski School Director
Born and raised in Durango Colorado I developed a love for cross-country skiing in middle school. I raced on the DHS team in high school. I love the community that surrounds cross-country skiing and race in the local races when I can. I also enjoy just going out and touring. I am excited to help new skiers embrace the snow and build the skills to enjoy skiing our world class trails on Grand Mesa.
Tim Carter
Ski Instructor
I love teaching both classic and skate skiing. For me, teaching is a real joy, guiding students to appreciate and build confidence with skills and technique. No matter what level you are at, I
can bring you to the next stage.
Some of my accomplishments:
Owned and operated a nordic ski area with 6 instructors, Intervale NH
First certified PSIA in 1962.
Chosen to teach Jackie Kennedy in Aspen 1964
Competitive skiing first place in my age group nationally since 1968.
Age winner The Gatineau 55, Canada.
Three Golds, World Masters. Canada. 2022
Gold, Silver and Bronze, Lake Placid 1986.
Tina Wilson
Ski Instructor
I have taught in New Hampshire, Wyoming and Colorado. I love getting people on skis and excited about the sport. It’s a sport you can do all your life.
Lori Anderson
Ski Instructor
I am person who loves to laugh but also loves to Nordic ski. I enjoy teaching and sharing my love of nordic skiing. I have my Level-1 PSIA teaching certification. You might end up getting hooked too! I grew up in Wisconsin, then moved to Vermont, and finally to Colorado. See a pattern here? I love winter because I love skiing. I have alpine and nordic skied for over 40 years. I moved to Mesa. CO and discovered the hidden gem of nordic skiing on the Grand Mesa. Let me help you enjoy nordic skiing on the Mesa to the fullest!
Dave Mark
Ski Instructor
Dave Mark has been skiing for most of his life. He served as Head Coach for the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club from 1988 to 1994, Head Coach for the Hahn’s Peak Nordic junior team from 2002 to 2014 and was a coach and ski technician for the US ParaNordic team from 2008 to 2022. He raced for the Rossignol factory team from 1988 to 2000 and was the15km USSA national masters champion in the 30-34 age group in 1989. After many years in the Steamboat Springs area, he now lives in the Surface Creek Valley and has made the Grand Mesa his home for skiing.
Debbie Cheesman
Originally from Kansas City, I’m fortunate to have made Colorado my chosen home since 1985. Shortly after relocating to Crested Butte, cross country skiing quickly became a passion. After moving to the NFV Valley, the Grand Mesa has been my winter playground. Solitude, beauty, and an excellent work out on skis. Hands down, it’s my favorite sport! The ability to share what has brought me so much joy throughout my adult life is truly a gift and I’m happy to have to opportunity to work with the GMNC ski school.
Peter Marshall
Ski Instructor
I have taught Nordic skiingn(classic and skate techniques) for about 20 years. I achieved level 3 PSIA certification when I was working full-time at the Eldora Nordic center. Now I have relocated to Palisade, and my teaching style has (I hope) evolved and improved. I would love to share my experience and love of the sport with you.
Meghan Dutcher
Ski Instructor
I started skiing my senior year of high school, and against my initial plans found myself skiing in college. Thanks to fantastic coaches and teammates, I progressed from “running on skis” to competing for the US at the 2017 World University Games and developed a deep love for skiing in the process. I have instructed in Breckenridge, where I gained my PSIA Level 1 certification, and then coached middle school and high school skiing in Wyoming for a combined 6 years. Whatever your ski level, I look forward to helping you achieve your nordic ski goals!