Top Skiers of All Time
"John and Dan Egan - They were quick on their feet and even quicker
to flash a grin. Warren Miller discovered John and Dan Egan pounding
bumps at Sugarbush, Vermont, in 1978, and the bros would become what
Miller called “the ATVs of the ski world” – guys skilled enough to
go anywhere, from Siberia to Turkey to Greenland. Their famous
death-escape when a house-sized cornice at Grand Targhee broke away
beneath them in a 1990 film became the single most used segment in
Warren Miller’s career. They succeeded on both sides of the camera,
producing more than a dozen movies and a syndicated television show.
And they remain apostles for the sport – John as head of Sugarbush’s
Adventure Learning Center and Dan as head on
Egan
Entertainment." - Powder Magazine, Dec
2006
John
Egan
John Egan, rated as one of the top 50 skiers on the continent by
Powder Magazine, has skied down peaks that others thought were
unskiable, accumulating dozens of first descents. One of the
original members of the North Face Extreme Team he is recognized
around the world as a pioneer of Extreme Sports. John was inducted
into the Vermont ski Hall of Fame in Oct. 2003,located in Stowe VT.
Along with his brother Dan, he has covered the globe with his skiing
talent and is one of the original Warren Miller" poster boys " ,
staring in some of Warren's original movies. John Egan is available
for private groups or individuals at his home ski area Sugarbush
Resort, located in Vermont. Call 1-800-983-2670 for pricing
Dan
Egan
Dan Egan, founder of
Egan Entertainment Network, Inc. and one of the
pioneers of the term "X-Treme Skiing" , markets and promotes skiing
around the world. He has skied the world over including Russia,
Turkey, N. Zealand, Romania, Europe, North and South America, Canada
and the list goes on and on ! Featured in 12 Warren Miller films,
Dan is also co-author of "All Terrain Skiing" and "Courage to
Persevere". He is an award winning film producer and has been
nominated for 3 Emmy Awards. He also produces and is the host of 'Dan
Egan's Wild World of Winter " on the New England Sports Network .
Dan resides in the " White Mountains of New Hampshire " and is
available for private clinics throughout the world, and in New
England . Dan welcomes, teenagers and adults, either as individuals
or groups. Call 1-800-983-2670 for pricing.
Eric
DesLauriers
Eric DesLauriers is part of a small elite group of radical skiers
who defined a whole new discipline extreme skiing. Eric has been in
over 20 ski films and was named among the top 100 ski instructors by
Skiing Magazine. The Nov. 03' issue of Ski magazine also named Eric
in its 'Top 100 ski instructors' in the U.S.A. He regularly
contributes instructional articles to ski publication and recently ,
along with his brother Rob , released his new book ' Ski the Whole
Mountain" .He has accumulated dozens of first descents in Alaska and
most recently in the Andes mountains . With a keen sense of the
outdoors, Eric is an expert in backcountry skiing .He is also
founder of All Mountain Ski Pros, a specialty ski school in Lake
Tahoe. Eric Deslauriers lives in the Lake Tahoe area and teaches
private lessons both in the backcountry and in resort at his home
mountain, Sugarbowl, CA Call 1-888-754-2201 to set up private lesson
with Eric and for pricing!
Rob
DesLauriers
Rob DesLauriers, a featured skier in many ski films, has made the
first ever descent on many mountains in Alaska's Chugach Range.
Powder Magazine named him as one of the top 50 Skiers on the
Continent. Known for "Big Air" and his fluidity Rob's skiing style
has allowed him to ski from India to Siberia. Rob also coaches Steep
& Deep camps in Jackson Hole WY and recently co-wrote, with his
brother Eric ," Ski The Whole Mountain" published in 2003.This past
May 2004' Rob and his wife Kit climbed Denali and skied it! Kit is
the first women to ski this great mountain . Call 1-888-ski-2201 to
book a private lesson with Rob or Kit!
Dean
Decas
Dean Decas is known for his passion for skiing and has become an
expert in mountaineering. Ski Magazine rated Dean as one of the top
100 ski instructors in the U.S. in Nov.03'. He has led groups
through out the French Alps, the Arctic, and most recently in the
Andes mountains of Chile and Argentina, logging in over a dozen
first descents. He is an expert in avalanche safety and backcountry
skiing. Dean's talents motivate skiers to find their skiing soul and
discover the simplicity of the mountains. Whether in the Green
Mountains of Vermont, or high alpine of the Alps, Dean can be found
searching for the perfect turn. Dean makes his home in New England
,the Lake Tahoe area and Chamonix, France. He is available for
private instruction in the U.S. at Killington and Sugarbush VT. in
early winter and also in Chamonix , France during the Spring. Call
1-800-983-2670 for pricing.
Kit
DesLauriers
Through a life-long passion
for the outdoors and skiing, Kit has created a niche for herself
among the top female skiers both in big mountain competition skiing
and ski mountaineering. Since marrying husband Rob DesLauriers in
2000 and moving to Jackson Hole, WY from Telluride, CO, Kit has
evolved her skiing to match both the beauty and scale of her
surroundings.
One of Kit’s mantras is “don’t
let your dreams be dreams”. Along these lines she continues to set
goals for herself and then works hard to achieve them. Highlights
of her ski mountaineering career include ski descents of the Grand
Teton, a first descent with Rob of Mt. Aspiring in New Zealand, and
in May 2004 Kit became the first American woman to ski from the
summit of Denali.
Kit was the first women to ski
from the summit of Mt Everest
in October 2006 and in doing so became
the first person to ski from the highest peak on each of the 7
continents.
She has won the overall points title to become the Freeskiing World Tour
Women’s Champion. Kit enjoys sharing her pure love of skiing with
all those around her.
See article on Kit in USA Today Nov 16, 2005
Will
Hansen
Will Hansen directs the P&P freestyle programs
and also coordinates Sugarbush’s Mt Ellen Ski+Ride School. How does
he find the time, you ask?? Will loves to ride and loves his job!!
Will rides for Atomic snowboards and Flow bindings. He contributes
to both company’s product research and development. With over 16
years of riding and teaching experience, Will has coached ages 2 to
73, and all levels of snowboarding. He is a certified AASI level III
instructor and has taught at resorts throughout New England. Will is
also a certified EMT and makes his home in the heart of the Green
Mountains-Sugarbush, VT. Call 1-800-983-2670 for more info.
Dustin
Kendall
Dustin Kendall, FIS World Cup ski racer, is a sixth-generation
Montanan and lives in Big Sky, Montana. A PSIA level 3 and USSCA
level 1 certified ski instructor, Dustin is a sponsored
ski-mountaineer and a local ski guide. He has had three first
ascents in the Wrangell/St. Elias range in the Yukon and has serious
lust for life. With years of experience in the backcountry, Dustin
is also a Yellowstone Outfitter. Cost is $400 per day for up to 4
people. info@skiclinics.com to book today. List price: $400.00
Allen
Riley
Allen Riley was the youngest PSIA level 3 certified instructor and
reached that level at the age of 20. "Dr. Smooth" has been featured
in many ski films, including many of Warren Miller's films ... Alan
has been coaching with the X-Team advanced ski clinics for over 10
years and makes his home in Lake Tahoe, where he instructs and is
known as one of the top skiers in the area. Look for Alan in the "
Palisades " ski runs at Squaw Valley , were he can be found "
ripping it up "
Andy
Perkins
Andy has climbed in every continent apart from Australia, with many
Himalayan expeditions to Nepal, Pakistan and India. He has also
climbed in Patagonia, Arctic Norway and on the granite walls of
Yosemite National Park, and have climbed regularly in the Alps in
both summer and winter. With a very high profile in the British
mountaineering world as Vice President of the British Mountaineering
Council for 3 years in the mid 90’s,and still sit on the BMC’s
Technical Committee and Youth Advisory panel. Andy has been a full
certified guide since, 1997 and has skied for many years in the
Chamonix area, as well Vanoise, Grand St Bernard, Flaines, Leysin,
Nufenenpass. Plus ski toured in the Biafo/Hispar glacier area of the
Karakoram in Pakistan during an attempt on the North face of the
Ogre. He speaks fluent French, and understands Italian and German.
Prices vary according to trip, email for details.
Henry
Schniewind
Founder:
Henry's Avalanche Talks (HAT). Henry's interest in avalanches
started with a close call in the French Alps. His attraction to the
mountains began as a young ski racer in Vermont, USA. When he came
to Europe and discovered the glory of off-piste skiing, his ability
far exceeded his knowledge of mountain safety. This dangerous
combination almost cost him his life. However, the off-piste bug and
the freedom of the mountains had already gone to his heart. He went
back to the United States to study avalanche forecasting and
continue outdoor pursuits, but the obsession with Europe remained.
Henry is a fully certified ski instructor (French Diploma), has a
degree in international business and over ten years of professional
experience in the mountains.
SkiTips.com
Mr SkiTips is Martin Heckelman, the author of the books: "The New
Guide to Skiing", "The Hamlyn Guide to Skiing" and "Step by Step
Skiing Skills". He is also the originator, demonstrator and
presenter of the "SkiTips" video series. Martin Heckelman has taught
skiing for over 30 years in the USA, Europe and South America and
has a keen interest in current teaching trends. He has a vast
experience to draw upon to answer your questions.
AJ
Kitt
Here's your chance to learn to ski faster, harder, stronger, and in
person, with four-time Olympic Downhiller AJ Kitt! If you have the
desire, drive, and discipline to become the best ski racer you can
be, then this is your chance! Schedule your Private Ski day with AJ
today!!
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