The Coaches

“Our coaches are very motivated to help you. We teach, demonstrate, pace-set, and forerun the latest techniques in GS and SL for all age groups.”

- Erich Sailer

Our Team *

  • Erich Sailer

    Camp Director Emeritus

    Erich pioneered summer ski training in North America. He has international recognition as the coach of many Junior Olympic Champions and United States Ski Team Members. Erich was Lindsey Vonn's first coach.

    He's an International Coach with the United States Ski Coaches Association and a 2005 Inductee into the U.S. National Ski Hall of Fame.

    ** Erich will try to attend, health pending (injured back) **

  • Martina Sailer

    Camp Director

    Former US Ski Team member, former University of Denver NCAA Championship Team Member, current Buck Hill Ski Racing Team coach.

    Martina has been part of Erich’s camps her entire life and has attended and helped run Erich’s summer camp at Mt. Hood for over 30 years. Now, Martina’s own children attend camp and she’s delighted to be able to help the next generation of racers from all over the country, including her own.

  • Sarah Schleper Gaxiola

    Head Coach

    Sarah grew up ski racing at Vail and attending all of Erich’s camps since age 10. She’s a 6x Olympian, racing first for the U.S. and now for Mexico. She’s a World Cup winner and multiple time National Champion. She has an unparalleled passion and love for ski racing and coaching athletes.

    Sarah has her sights set on the next Olympics in Cortina, Italy!

  • Jacob Dilling

    Pacesetter Coach

    Jacob is a NCAA D1 athlete at the University of Colorado, an NCAA All-American, and former U.S. Ski Team Member. His history with the camp goes back to when he was a camper and he’s a repeat coach with the camp. Jacob is always willing to lend a hand and go the extra mile to help campers achieve success.

  • Tuva Norbye

    Pacesetter Coach

    Tuva is a 5x NCAA All-American, former Norwegian National Team Member, World Pro Tour Champion, and coaches in Aspen, CO. She’s a repeat coach and is excited to work with aspiring athletes from around the country!

  • Tristan Lane

    Pacesetter Coach

    Tristan is a World Cup skier, former NCAA D1 athlete (University of Denver), NorAm winner, and founder of Propheski. He hails from Aspen and is pumped to get on snow this summer and help kids find their next gear!

  • Gustav Voello

    Pacesetter Coach

    Gustav is a former Norwegian National Team member, former World Junior Championship competitor (top 5!), NCAA D1 athlete (University of Utah), and 3x All-American with 3 podiums! He knows what it takes to perform at his best in big races and will teach you to do the same!

  • Skylar Shepperd

    Pacesetter Coach

    Skylar is a 2023 U18 National Slalom and Overall Champion; and soon-to-be NCAA D1 Athlete at Harvard University! She’s excited to come back to camp as a pacesetter coach after previously being a camper.

The coaches rotate through all of the groups each week, teaching the basics and latest technique for Slalom and GS, which they will be demonstrating throughout the week.

All our coaches are parent-friendly and encourage the parents to be at the training site as much as they like.