At the core of our program is a professional and experienced staff. All of our coaches are USSA certified Alpine Coaches and many are also USSA Alpine Officials. As you can also see below, many of our coaches are former Attitash Race Team athletes returning to the program that they loved as a youth, maintaining a team culture that spans decades.
Amber Levine, Program Director
Amber first snapped into a pair of bindings when she was two years old and soon starting racing when "just skiing around the mountain got boring". At six years old, she joined the Gunstock Ski Team and raced as a J5, J4, and J3 - eventually racing four years at Plymouth State College. She has also been a ski instructor and even spent two seasons in Germany teaching military personnel how to ski. With over a decade with the Attitash Race Team, Amber serves as the Program Director and U12 coach.
When she's not on skis, Amber still loves the mountains -- hiking and camping anywhere in the White Mountains. "I love to spend my summers relaxing at the lake with my son and husband."
Level 200 US Ski and Snowboard Coach
When she's not on skis, Amber still loves the mountains -- hiking and camping anywhere in the White Mountains. "I love to spend my summers relaxing at the lake with my son and husband."
Level 200 US Ski and Snowboard Coach
Luke Tinkham, U16 Coach & Head Coach
Luke took his first turns at the age of 2 and was hooked immediately. After starting in the Attitash seasonal program and a year of RAD, he moved up to the Attitash Race Team, where he was an athlete through the winter of 2011, culminating in an appearance at the Eastern Regional Junior Championships.
After a few years as a member of MWVST and the Kennett High School teams, Luke attended school at Fairfield University. There, he was a 4 year member of the ski team. He served as captain for his Junior and Senior years, and helped lead the Fairfield Stags to 3 consecutive USCSA National Championships appearance from 2016-2018.
Luke is also a board member for the Red Parka Pub Challenge Cup, as well as the Red Parka Pub Dewey Mark Scholarship Committee. When Luke isn’t out on the slopes, you can find him on the golf course or out on the lake, waterskiing and relaxing with his friends and family.
Level 100 US Ski and Snowboard Coach
Luke took his first turns at the age of 2 and was hooked immediately. After starting in the Attitash seasonal program and a year of RAD, he moved up to the Attitash Race Team, where he was an athlete through the winter of 2011, culminating in an appearance at the Eastern Regional Junior Championships.
After a few years as a member of MWVST and the Kennett High School teams, Luke attended school at Fairfield University. There, he was a 4 year member of the ski team. He served as captain for his Junior and Senior years, and helped lead the Fairfield Stags to 3 consecutive USCSA National Championships appearance from 2016-2018.
Luke is also a board member for the Red Parka Pub Challenge Cup, as well as the Red Parka Pub Dewey Mark Scholarship Committee. When Luke isn’t out on the slopes, you can find him on the golf course or out on the lake, waterskiing and relaxing with his friends and family.
Level 100 US Ski and Snowboard Coach
Chris Gunzburger, U12 Coach
Chris took her first "official" turns at Attitash when she was 4 years old. Her parents weren't skiers but thought it would be cute to put her on skis. Chris refused to go in after her first lesson so her mom decided to learn to ski so she has someone to ski with. While her first days on snow were at Attitash she grew up skiing down the road at Cranmore. After high school Chris went to Plymouth State where she worked at Waterville Valley both in the ski school and with the BBTS pre-race program. After college Chris landed a job at Burke Mountain Academy an intern athletic trainer. While at Burke she also got the chance to coach some of the best ski racers in the country, mainly working with the athlete's rehabilitating from injuries and as an intern coach. Chris then spent some time as the athletic trainer and ski coach at the New Hampton School.
After several seasons at New Hampton, she decided to go to nursing school and then returned to Cranmore where she spent more than 10 seasons coaching a variety of age groups before joining AAEF as the U12 coach. Chris lives in Massachusetts with her two young sons, both of whom already share her love of skiing and can't wait for the day they get to join the team!
After several seasons at New Hampton, she decided to go to nursing school and then returned to Cranmore where she spent more than 10 seasons coaching a variety of age groups before joining AAEF as the U12 coach. Chris lives in Massachusetts with her two young sons, both of whom already share her love of skiing and can't wait for the day they get to join the team!
Bodie Bowers, U12 Coach
Bodie is a Bartlett resident with family roots to Attitash's founding. Following his own successful racing career, he coached for AAEF, Bretton Woods, and several colleges such as Dartmouth, Plymouth State, Sierra Nevada, and Westminster in UT. He's worked with youth racers at all levels of development, including those at a very high level such as NORAM's, Europa Cup, and even some that have skied World Cup.
After taking a few years leave from coaching, he's been back with AAEF in full force for several seasons. Not only does he know our program and Attitash well, Bodie brings great first-hand knowledge of racing's institutions and athlete progression.
After taking a few years leave from coaching, he's been back with AAEF in full force for several seasons. Not only does he know our program and Attitash well, Bodie brings great first-hand knowledge of racing's institutions and athlete progression.
Kate Copplestone, U8/U10 Coach
Kate grew up in the Lakes Region of NH, where she first learned to ski at the age of 3. As a child, she always looked forward to that first snow because it meant ski season was on its way! As she progressed, she ski raced in high school and then moved on to racing for Morrisville State College.
She first found her love for instructing at King Pine when she was a teen, and has been instructing ever since. Kate was a RAD coach for Attitash Mountain Resort for many years before joining AAEF five seasons ago. Over the years she has held certifications through PSIA.
Kate enjoys sharing her passion of skiing with young skiers, helping to create a solid technical foundation through games and fun drills to ensure that they become skiers for life. If you asked the skiers whom Kate has coached, they would say that even in the hardest of ski days, Kate provided endless laughs and smiles that helped them push through.
During the off season you can find her hiking the mountains of NH or spending time on Lake Winnipesaukee.
Level 100 US Ski and Snowboard Coach
She first found her love for instructing at King Pine when she was a teen, and has been instructing ever since. Kate was a RAD coach for Attitash Mountain Resort for many years before joining AAEF five seasons ago. Over the years she has held certifications through PSIA.
Kate enjoys sharing her passion of skiing with young skiers, helping to create a solid technical foundation through games and fun drills to ensure that they become skiers for life. If you asked the skiers whom Kate has coached, they would say that even in the hardest of ski days, Kate provided endless laughs and smiles that helped them push through.
During the off season you can find her hiking the mountains of NH or spending time on Lake Winnipesaukee.
Level 100 US Ski and Snowboard Coach
Steve Pellegrini, U12 Coach
Coach Steve grew up in Danvers, MA and started skiing at the age of five. He began working at Attitash Mountain when he was 14, coaching young seasonal mountaineers, and subsequently helped Doug Avery start the RAD program in the early 90's.
Steve graduated from Salem State, joined the U.S. Army, and served in Bosnia. He worked for six years as a corrections officer with the Essex County Sheriff's Department, before becoming a Peabody firefighter for last 21 years where he is currently a Lieutenant.
In 2015, Coach Steve joined the Attitash Race Team coaching staff to help launch their new U8 program. Here he has coached U8, U10, and U12 age groups - and is currently a U12 Coach with a level 100 certification.
Steve lives in Massachusetts with his wife Patrice - whom he skied with growing up at Attitash - and they have a U12 son on the race team.
Coach Steve is well known for his incredibly calm demeanor, patience, and sense of humor which benefits our skiers tremendously as they progress through the different age groups.
Level 100 US Ski and Snowboard Coach
Steve graduated from Salem State, joined the U.S. Army, and served in Bosnia. He worked for six years as a corrections officer with the Essex County Sheriff's Department, before becoming a Peabody firefighter for last 21 years where he is currently a Lieutenant.
In 2015, Coach Steve joined the Attitash Race Team coaching staff to help launch their new U8 program. Here he has coached U8, U10, and U12 age groups - and is currently a U12 Coach with a level 100 certification.
Steve lives in Massachusetts with his wife Patrice - whom he skied with growing up at Attitash - and they have a U12 son on the race team.
Coach Steve is well known for his incredibly calm demeanor, patience, and sense of humor which benefits our skiers tremendously as they progress through the different age groups.
Level 100 US Ski and Snowboard Coach
Seth Mann, U14 Coach
Seth started skiing at the age of 2 and very quickly came to love the family Nastar challenge. At age 8 Seth’s dad convinced him to try his first big race, the Stan and Dan New Year’s Day Race. After the Snickers bar bribery at the top of the course about half way down the smile emerged and by the finish line Seth was hooked on racing.
Seth grew up in NY and raced out of a small mountain called Big Birch (Now Thunder Ridge). The holiday weeks and long weekends allowed him to travel up to NH where he would train at times with the Attitash Race Team and later MWV Ski Team. In college, Seth captained the Tufts Ski Team and after graduation began his coaching career by coaching the Tufts Ski Team for a few years.
Seth’s love of skiing and ski racing has never wavered. After 20+ years you can still find him racing on Monday nights in Nashoba Valleys Adult Team Racing series. Seth is now thrilled to give back to the sport he loves by joining the coaching staff at Attitash.
Level 100 US Ski and Snowboard Coach
Seth grew up in NY and raced out of a small mountain called Big Birch (Now Thunder Ridge). The holiday weeks and long weekends allowed him to travel up to NH where he would train at times with the Attitash Race Team and later MWV Ski Team. In college, Seth captained the Tufts Ski Team and after graduation began his coaching career by coaching the Tufts Ski Team for a few years.
Seth’s love of skiing and ski racing has never wavered. After 20+ years you can still find him racing on Monday nights in Nashoba Valleys Adult Team Racing series. Seth is now thrilled to give back to the sport he loves by joining the coaching staff at Attitash.
Level 100 US Ski and Snowboard Coach
Jeremiah Beach, Team Technician
Jeremiah is a true gear junkie with unparalleled knowledge and expertise. Athletes and parents alike depend on his knowledge of snow and equipment maintenance. Jeremiah boasts 30 years in the ski industry and his resume is beyond compare. His experience as a skier, ski technician, ski shop owner, ski race coach, and ski equipment tester provide him with multiple valuable perspectives.
He has also served as a technician for the U.S. Ski Team and the U.S. Olympic Committee. In the off season Jeremiah is a cyclist and even served as a U.S. Olympic Committee bike technician, race organizer, and race promoter.
Level 100 US Ski and Snowboard Coach
He has also served as a technician for the U.S. Ski Team and the U.S. Olympic Committee. In the off season Jeremiah is a cyclist and even served as a U.S. Olympic Committee bike technician, race organizer, and race promoter.
Level 100 US Ski and Snowboard Coach
RJ Gray, U10 Coach