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Bob Black


General Manager
bblack@skileavenworth.com

Bob has worked in ski resort management for a very long time. Bob loves working for this "busy, little club." He spends spare time on his ranch with his lovely wife and many farm animals.

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Ben Woods


Grooming & Maintenance Manager
bwoods@skileavenworth.com

Ben has been grooming ski terrain for more than 20 years. He takes great pride in providing a great product for our skiers from the Icicle to the Hog Loppet trail. Have you thanked your groomer today?

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Pam Gorton


Accounting Manager
sales@skileavenworth.com

If you want to know anything about our busy little club Pam probably has the answer. She's been with LWSC since 1999...skiing the Hog Loppet, working the ticket booth and supporting fundraiser events. She is always there when we need her!

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Rebecca Darley


Marketing & Events Manager
rdarley@skileavenworth.com

Originally from Georgia, Rebecca still gets really excited about snow. She's an avid skier/snowboarder and loves producing our events, marketing and public relations. Come spring she runs AMS Inspection Services.

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Sue Frese


Administrative Assistant
sfrese@skileavenworth.com

Sue has many years of experience managing events and working at Mission Ridge. She's been happy to find a place in our little Club assisting with marketing, events and ticketing. Sue loves to hike and ski and is addicted to geocaching!

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Dick Smithson


Ski Hill Manager
dsmithson@skileavenworth.com

Dick is the "King of the Hill" in the winter. He manages the ski hill operations, grooming and lodge. His wife, Lainie, is one of the cheerful ladies at the Icicle Ticket booth. These Upper Valley natives spend the rest of the year at Smithson Ranch outside of Peshastin.

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Kevin Farrell


Junior Nordic Coach
kevin@team-farrell.com

Kevin has more than 20 years experience in snow sports instruction. He has a professional Level 3 certificate in Nordic track, Level 2 in alpine and Level 1 in telemark. He's been the head coach for the Junior Nordic Team since 2009 and created the kindergarten program as well.

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David Preston


Ski School
skischool@skileavenworth.com

David is a Level 3 Certified instructor and spends his winters between Edmonds and Leavenworth. He enjoys students of all ages and loves to see the smiling faces as they learn to turn. His great instructors make our Ski Hill a really magical place. When the snow melts he runs a medical insurance agency.