Shannon Belt
Telemark Examiner
Nordic Steering Committee
Home Resort/School Black Mountain of Maine ME work
Notes
| What was your first job in the snowsports industry? |
At 14 years old I started teaching skiing at West Mountain in Queensbury, NY. This year will mark 30 years teaching skiing |
| What is a valuable lesson you learned in your snowsports career? |
Never judge a skier by their outfit! You never know someones ability until you see them slide! |
| Where is your favorite place to ski or ride? |
Any where with good snow, good friends or family, which always leads to lots of laughter |
| If you could give a younger person snowsports/career advice, what would it be? |
Enjoy every single Lesson. this may be your 100th time teaching an activity, this could be your students first! |
| What activities do you enjoy, when you’re not out on the snow? |
Bikes, surf, and kids….. there are always kids in the picture! |
| What would be your personal motto? |
Maintain and healthy disregard for the impossible |
| Name three words that describe you. |
Smiles, laughter, patience |
| What goal would you like to accomplish in the next year? |
Still be able to ski faster then my son! |
