COACHES
All of our coaches are U.S. Ski and Snowboard certified, which means they’ve worked stepwise through an educational program that progressively builds the coach’s knowledge and experience. As in developing skills in skiing, the process for becoming a better coach starts with foundational skills and moves forward into a deeper and broader understanding of all the aspects involved in alpine ski racing and coaching.
Athletic Director - Head Coach
Craig Hasser
Craig grew up in Ogden, Utah. He began ski racing at an early age and continued through college (National Collegiate Ski Association) and later excelled as a professional ski jumper (Gelande). Certifications include: USSA Alpine L300, PSIA Alpine Level 3, and Children’s Specialist Trainer. Craig holds university degrees in Art and Education with more than 20 years of coaching & teaching experience. In the “off season” he can be found working at Outback Pottery.
A Team - Head Coach
Simon Harwood
Simon started skiing at age 2 and has been alpine racing since he was 5. He grew up in New Hampshire, and raced throughout the North East, as well as internationally. He attended North Hampton Prep School where he continued his alpine racing career earning him numerous FIS starts. Simon attended Montana State Boseman until he discovered the powder of Utah and transferred to UofU. He started coaching for Snowbasin in 2014 and is returning to the program this season after a brief hiatus. When Simon isn’t on the slopes you can find him outdoors hiking, biking, rafting, or scuba diving.
U12-U10 (C Team) coach
Scott Hoffman
Born and raised in Ogden, UT, Scott was a member of the United States Ski Team. He was an All-American skier at Utah and helped the Utes win the NCAA team championship title in 1981. He later enjoyed a successful professional ski racing career on the U.S. Men’s Pro Tour. He is now instructing/coaching at Snowbasin. He is a USSA level 300 Alpine Coach with several years of expert coaching experience.
U12 - U10 (C Team) Coach
Alison Putnam
Alison grew up ski racing in Vermont. She was a top ranked junior racer, competing in Jr. Olympics, Nor-Ams, and U.S. Nationals, and went on to race for the University of Vermont NCAA Division 1 ski team/ After college, she raced on the Women’s Pro Ski Tour.
Alison has coached for the past 30 years, and is a USSA level 300 Alpine Coach. In Vermont she coached for the GMVS Junior Program, and then went on to run the race program at Mad River Glen for 3 years. Alison then spent 7 years coaching for the Mt. Hood Race Team in Oregon before landing in Utah. She has been a coach for the Snowbasin Ski Team for 12 years.
Both of Alison’s daughters are former members of the Snowbasin Ski Team. When Alison isn’t coaching you can find her teaching 4th grade.
U12-U10 (C Team) coach
Bailey Parks
Bailey is a Snowbasin native who grew up in North Ogden, Utah. Bailey started skiing at 5 years old and later raced for SSEF. This is Bailey’s fifth season as a SSEF coach. Her favorite part of coaching for SSEF is watching the athletes improve as they develop their racing skills. She also loves to rip the groomers with the athletes and show them “most” of her favorite powder stashes. When Bailey isn’t skiing at Snowbasin, she is enjoying the views at 36,000 feet as a pilot for SkyWest Airlines.
U12 - U10 (C Team) Coach
Libby Gardner
Libby Gardner grew up skiing at Snowbasin and eventually joined the ski team. She raced for a total of 8 years, progressing to the FIS level. She has a huge love for the sport and loves sharing it with others! In the off season, you can find her rock climbing, biking, hiking, and fishing. She loves anything to do with the outdoors.
Freeride - Director
Parker Gray
Parker comes from a race background racing for Snowbasin Alpine Team as a youngster. Joining the program at age 5 he carried his career to the FIS level accomplishing multiple podiums. He is very passionate about all aspects of backcountry, off-piste, and touring. Parker has a love for sharing his passion with young athletes and helping them grow on and off the snow. In his free time, you can catch him spending time with his family or tinkering with electronics.
Freeride - Head Coach
Wynter McBride
Wynter has been a passionate skier since being put on skis at the age of 3. She has competed in slopestyle and rail jams, taught ski clinics, and has always found a lot of joy in going skiing with friends. Off of the slopes she is an avid painter, practices yoga, and studies nutrition and health promotion. In the off season you can find her skating, rock climbing, learning how to mountain bike this year, and- like all of us ski bums- waiting for the next snow.
