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Mark Absalom
Alpine Examiner Snowsports Management Committee
Notes
| What is an interesting fact about you? | I was lucky enough to run my first Ski School when I was just 20 years old as a senior in College. It was my internship! |
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| Do you have any skills or talents that most people don’t know about? | I have had the pleasure of running five ski schools in Pennsylvania in my career. |
| Where is the first place you participated in snowsports? | Timber Hill PA– Two T Bars and a Poma lift! |
| What is a valuable lesson you learned in your snowsports career? | There’s always room to improve, both skiing and teaching. |
| What is your favorite memory from your snowsports career so far? | There are too many. However, I knew I was hooked when one spring day we stopped on the side of a winding trail to take in the scenery and enjoy some delicious wine and cheese with my fellow instructors. |
| What activities do you enjoy, when you’re not out on the snow? | Tennis, Golf, Sailing, Swimming, Pickle ball, travel, playing any sport with my family and friends. |
| Who is someone you admire, and why? | Mike Porter. Met him at a National Academy when it went to Austria. He took a bunch of ragtag skiers and introduced us to the true meaning of off-piste! He made everyone better in the group and made it look easy. |
| What goal would you like to accomplish in the next year? | Get FS1certified. |
Mark Absalom
Alpine Examiner Snowsports Management Committee
Notes
| What is an interesting fact about you? | I was lucky enough to run my first Ski School when I was just 20 years old as a senior in College. It was my internship! |
|---|---|
| Do you have any skills or talents that most people don’t know about? | I have had the pleasure of running five ski schools in Pennsylvania in my career. |
| Where is the first place you participated in snowsports? | Timber Hill PA– Two T Bars and a Poma lift! |
| What is a valuable lesson you learned in your snowsports career? | There’s always room to improve, both skiing and teaching. |
| What is your favorite memory from your snowsports career so far? | There are too many. However, I knew I was hooked when one spring day we stopped on the side of a winding trail to take in the scenery and enjoy some delicious wine and cheese with my fellow instructors. |
| What activities do you enjoy, when you’re not out on the snow? | Tennis, Golf, Sailing, Swimming, Pickle ball, travel, playing any sport with my family and friends. |
| Who is someone you admire, and why? | Mike Porter. Met him at a National Academy when it went to Austria. He took a bunch of ragtag skiers and introduced us to the true meaning of off-piste! He made everyone better in the group and made it look easy. |
| What goal would you like to accomplish in the next year? | Get FS1certified. |
Mark Absalom
Alpine Examiner Snowsports Management Committee
Notes
| What is an interesting fact about you? | I was lucky enough to run my first Ski School when I was just 20 years old as a senior in College. It was my internship! |
|---|---|
| Do you have any skills or talents that most people don’t know about? | I have had the pleasure of running five ski schools in Pennsylvania in my career. |
| Where is the first place you participated in snowsports? | Timber Hill PA– Two T Bars and a Poma lift! |
| What is a valuable lesson you learned in your snowsports career? | There’s always room to improve, both skiing and teaching. |
| What is your favorite memory from your snowsports career so far? | There are too many. However, I knew I was hooked when one spring day we stopped on the side of a winding trail to take in the scenery and enjoy some delicious wine and cheese with my fellow instructors. |
| What activities do you enjoy, when you’re not out on the snow? | Tennis, Golf, Sailing, Swimming, Pickle ball, travel, playing any sport with my family and friends. |
| Who is someone you admire, and why? | Mike Porter. Met him at a National Academy when it went to Austria. He took a bunch of ragtag skiers and introduced us to the true meaning of off-piste! He made everyone better in the group and made it look easy. |
| What goal would you like to accomplish in the next year? | Get FS1certified. |
Mark Absalom
Alpine Examiner Snowsports Management Committee
Notes
| What is an interesting fact about you? | I was lucky enough to run my first Ski School when I was just 20 years old as a senior in College. It was my internship! |
|---|---|
| Do you have any skills or talents that most people don’t know about? | I have had the pleasure of running five ski schools in Pennsylvania in my career. |
| Where is the first place you participated in snowsports? | Timber Hill PA– Two T Bars and a Poma lift! |
| What is a valuable lesson you learned in your snowsports career? | There’s always room to improve, both skiing and teaching. |
| What is your favorite memory from your snowsports career so far? | There are too many. However, I knew I was hooked when one spring day we stopped on the side of a winding trail to take in the scenery and enjoy some delicious wine and cheese with my fellow instructors. |
| What activities do you enjoy, when you’re not out on the snow? | Tennis, Golf, Sailing, Swimming, Pickle ball, travel, playing any sport with my family and friends. |
| Who is someone you admire, and why? | Mike Porter. Met him at a National Academy when it went to Austria. He took a bunch of ragtag skiers and introduced us to the true meaning of off-piste! He made everyone better in the group and made it look easy. |
| What goal would you like to accomplish in the next year? | Get FS1certified. |
Mark Absalom
Alpine Examiner Snowsports Management Committee
Notes
| What is an interesting fact about you? | I was lucky enough to run my first Ski School when I was just 20 years old as a senior in College. It was my internship! |
|---|---|
| Do you have any skills or talents that most people don’t know about? | I have had the pleasure of running five ski schools in Pennsylvania in my career. |
| Where is the first place you participated in snowsports? | Timber Hill PA– Two T Bars and a Poma lift! |
| What is a valuable lesson you learned in your snowsports career? | There’s always room to improve, both skiing and teaching. |
| What is your favorite memory from your snowsports career so far? | There are too many. However, I knew I was hooked when one spring day we stopped on the side of a winding trail to take in the scenery and enjoy some delicious wine and cheese with my fellow instructors. |
| What activities do you enjoy, when you’re not out on the snow? | Tennis, Golf, Sailing, Swimming, Pickle ball, travel, playing any sport with my family and friends. |
| Who is someone you admire, and why? | Mike Porter. Met him at a National Academy when it went to Austria. He took a bunch of ragtag skiers and introduced us to the true meaning of off-piste! He made everyone better in the group and made it look easy. |
| What goal would you like to accomplish in the next year? | Get FS1certified. |
Mark Absalom
Alpine Examiner Snowsports Management Committee
Notes
| What is an interesting fact about you? | I was lucky enough to run my first Ski School when I was just 20 years old as a senior in College. It was my internship! |
|---|---|
| Do you have any skills or talents that most people don’t know about? | I have had the pleasure of running five ski schools in Pennsylvania in my career. |
| Where is the first place you participated in snowsports? | Timber Hill PA– Two T Bars and a Poma lift! |
| What is a valuable lesson you learned in your snowsports career? | There’s always room to improve, both skiing and teaching. |
| What is your favorite memory from your snowsports career so far? | There are too many. However, I knew I was hooked when one spring day we stopped on the side of a winding trail to take in the scenery and enjoy some delicious wine and cheese with my fellow instructors. |
| What activities do you enjoy, when you’re not out on the snow? | Tennis, Golf, Sailing, Swimming, Pickle ball, travel, playing any sport with my family and friends. |
| Who is someone you admire, and why? | Mike Porter. Met him at a National Academy when it went to Austria. He took a bunch of ragtag skiers and introduced us to the true meaning of off-piste! He made everyone better in the group and made it look easy. |
| What goal would you like to accomplish in the next year? | Get FS1certified. |
Mark Absalom
Alpine Examiner Snowsports Management Committee
Notes
| What is an interesting fact about you? | I was lucky enough to run my first Ski School when I was just 20 years old as a senior in College. It was my internship! |
|---|---|
| Do you have any skills or talents that most people don’t know about? | I have had the pleasure of running five ski schools in Pennsylvania in my career. |
| Where is the first place you participated in snowsports? | Timber Hill PA– Two T Bars and a Poma lift! |
| What is a valuable lesson you learned in your snowsports career? | There’s always room to improve, both skiing and teaching. |
| What is your favorite memory from your snowsports career so far? | There are too many. However, I knew I was hooked when one spring day we stopped on the side of a winding trail to take in the scenery and enjoy some delicious wine and cheese with my fellow instructors. |
| What activities do you enjoy, when you’re not out on the snow? | Tennis, Golf, Sailing, Swimming, Pickle ball, travel, playing any sport with my family and friends. |
| Who is someone you admire, and why? | Mike Porter. Met him at a National Academy when it went to Austria. He took a bunch of ragtag skiers and introduced us to the true meaning of off-piste! He made everyone better in the group and made it look easy. |
| What goal would you like to accomplish in the next year? | Get FS1certified. |
Mark Absalom
Alpine Examiner Snowsports Management Committee
Notes
| What is an interesting fact about you? | I was lucky enough to run my first Ski School when I was just 20 years old as a senior in College. It was my internship! |
|---|---|
| Do you have any skills or talents that most people don’t know about? | I have had the pleasure of running five ski schools in Pennsylvania in my career. |
| Where is the first place you participated in snowsports? | Timber Hill PA– Two T Bars and a Poma lift! |
| What is a valuable lesson you learned in your snowsports career? | There’s always room to improve, both skiing and teaching. |
| What is your favorite memory from your snowsports career so far? | There are too many. However, I knew I was hooked when one spring day we stopped on the side of a winding trail to take in the scenery and enjoy some delicious wine and cheese with my fellow instructors. |
| What activities do you enjoy, when you’re not out on the snow? | Tennis, Golf, Sailing, Swimming, Pickle ball, travel, playing any sport with my family and friends. |
| Who is someone you admire, and why? | Mike Porter. Met him at a National Academy when it went to Austria. He took a bunch of ragtag skiers and introduced us to the true meaning of off-piste! He made everyone better in the group and made it look easy. |
| What goal would you like to accomplish in the next year? | Get FS1certified. |
Mark Absalom
Alpine Examiner Snowsports Management Committee
Notes
| What is an interesting fact about you? | I was lucky enough to run my first Ski School when I was just 20 years old as a senior in College. It was my internship! |
|---|---|
| Do you have any skills or talents that most people don’t know about? | I have had the pleasure of running five ski schools in Pennsylvania in my career. |
| Where is the first place you participated in snowsports? | Timber Hill PA– Two T Bars and a Poma lift! |
| What is a valuable lesson you learned in your snowsports career? | There’s always room to improve, both skiing and teaching. |
| What is your favorite memory from your snowsports career so far? | There are too many. However, I knew I was hooked when one spring day we stopped on the side of a winding trail to take in the scenery and enjoy some delicious wine and cheese with my fellow instructors. |
| What activities do you enjoy, when you’re not out on the snow? | Tennis, Golf, Sailing, Swimming, Pickle ball, travel, playing any sport with my family and friends. |
| Who is someone you admire, and why? | Mike Porter. Met him at a National Academy when it went to Austria. He took a bunch of ragtag skiers and introduced us to the true meaning of off-piste! He made everyone better in the group and made it look easy. |
| What goal would you like to accomplish in the next year? | Get FS1certified. |
Mark Absalom
Alpine Examiner Snowsports Management Committee
Notes
| What is an interesting fact about you? | I was lucky enough to run my first Ski School when I was just 20 years old as a senior in College. It was my internship! |
|---|---|
| Do you have any skills or talents that most people don’t know about? | I have had the pleasure of running five ski schools in Pennsylvania in my career. |
| Where is the first place you participated in snowsports? | Timber Hill PA– Two T Bars and a Poma lift! |
| What is a valuable lesson you learned in your snowsports career? | There’s always room to improve, both skiing and teaching. |
| What is your favorite memory from your snowsports career so far? | There are too many. However, I knew I was hooked when one spring day we stopped on the side of a winding trail to take in the scenery and enjoy some delicious wine and cheese with my fellow instructors. |
| What activities do you enjoy, when you’re not out on the snow? | Tennis, Golf, Sailing, Swimming, Pickle ball, travel, playing any sport with my family and friends. |
| Who is someone you admire, and why? | Mike Porter. Met him at a National Academy when it went to Austria. He took a bunch of ragtag skiers and introduced us to the true meaning of off-piste! He made everyone better in the group and made it look easy. |
| What goal would you like to accomplish in the next year? | Get FS1certified. |
Mark Absalom
Alpine Examiner Snowsports Management Committee
Notes
| What is an interesting fact about you? | I was lucky enough to run my first Ski School when I was just 20 years old as a senior in College. It was my internship! |
|---|---|
| Do you have any skills or talents that most people don’t know about? | I have had the pleasure of running five ski schools in Pennsylvania in my career. |
| Where is the first place you participated in snowsports? | Timber Hill PA– Two T Bars and a Poma lift! |
| What is a valuable lesson you learned in your snowsports career? | There’s always room to improve, both skiing and teaching. |
| What is your favorite memory from your snowsports career so far? | There are too many. However, I knew I was hooked when one spring day we stopped on the side of a winding trail to take in the scenery and enjoy some delicious wine and cheese with my fellow instructors. |
| What activities do you enjoy, when you’re not out on the snow? | Tennis, Golf, Sailing, Swimming, Pickle ball, travel, playing any sport with my family and friends. |
| Who is someone you admire, and why? | Mike Porter. Met him at a National Academy when it went to Austria. He took a bunch of ragtag skiers and introduced us to the true meaning of off-piste! He made everyone better in the group and made it look easy. |
| What goal would you like to accomplish in the next year? | Get FS1certified. |
Mark Absalom
Alpine Examiner Snowsports Management Committee
Notes
| What is an interesting fact about you? | I was lucky enough to run my first Ski School when I was just 20 years old as a senior in College. It was my internship! |
|---|---|
| Do you have any skills or talents that most people don’t know about? | I have had the pleasure of running five ski schools in Pennsylvania in my career. |
| Where is the first place you participated in snowsports? | Timber Hill PA– Two T Bars and a Poma lift! |
| What is a valuable lesson you learned in your snowsports career? | There’s always room to improve, both skiing and teaching. |
| What is your favorite memory from your snowsports career so far? | There are too many. However, I knew I was hooked when one spring day we stopped on the side of a winding trail to take in the scenery and enjoy some delicious wine and cheese with my fellow instructors. |
| What activities do you enjoy, when you’re not out on the snow? | Tennis, Golf, Sailing, Swimming, Pickle ball, travel, playing any sport with my family and friends. |
| Who is someone you admire, and why? | Mike Porter. Met him at a National Academy when it went to Austria. He took a bunch of ragtag skiers and introduced us to the true meaning of off-piste! He made everyone better in the group and made it look easy. |
| What goal would you like to accomplish in the next year? | Get FS1certified. |
Mark Absalom
Alpine Examiner Snowsports Management Committee
Notes
| What is an interesting fact about you? | I was lucky enough to run my first Ski School when I was just 20 years old as a senior in College. It was my internship! |
|---|---|
| Do you have any skills or talents that most people don’t know about? | I have had the pleasure of running five ski schools in Pennsylvania in my career. |
| Where is the first place you participated in snowsports? | Timber Hill PA– Two T Bars and a Poma lift! |
| What is a valuable lesson you learned in your snowsports career? | There’s always room to improve, both skiing and teaching. |
| What is your favorite memory from your snowsports career so far? | There are too many. However, I knew I was hooked when one spring day we stopped on the side of a winding trail to take in the scenery and enjoy some delicious wine and cheese with my fellow instructors. |
| What activities do you enjoy, when you’re not out on the snow? | Tennis, Golf, Sailing, Swimming, Pickle ball, travel, playing any sport with my family and friends. |
| Who is someone you admire, and why? | Mike Porter. Met him at a National Academy when it went to Austria. He took a bunch of ragtag skiers and introduced us to the true meaning of off-piste! He made everyone better in the group and made it look easy. |
| What goal would you like to accomplish in the next year? | Get FS1certified. |