Alpine Program Director

USSA Alpine Level 100 Certified Coach

Chris Hurka raced USSA out of Wilmot Ski resort before racing for Castleton State College. He coached for 3 years at Killington Mountain School under Stever Bartlett, US women’s team coach. He was then the head U19 coach for the Pico Ski Club and the Rutland High School team for seven years before coming to Okemo and coaching what was J4s and 5s (U14) for several years.

He lives in Clarendon, Vermont with his wife and 3 boys. He is a carpenter in the summer and specializes in building professional skate parks. Aside from skiing, he enjoys snowmobiling, bike riding, kayaking, and tennis.

Years at OMS: 12

- Castleton State College: BS Exercise Physiology

Contact Chris
churka@okemomountainschool.org

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U14 Head Coach
Director of Development Camps

USSA Alpine Level 200 Certified Coach

Jet grew up racing in Vermont at Killington and Pico. He graduated from Castleton State College; Jet had the privilege of competing in USCSA Nationals the last three years of college. Jet served as a U18 and a U16 Coach at Stratton Mountain School. He currently lives in Tinmouth, Vermont with his wife, Shelby, and two children. In his free time, he enjoys being with his family and participating in outdoor activities, especially water skiing.

- Castleton State College: B.S. Business Administration

Contact Jet
jrobbins@okemomountainschool.org
802.353.8691

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U12 Head Coach

USSA Alpine Level 300 Certified Coach

Mike grew up skiing Mount Ascutney almost every day after elementary school. While attending Saint Michael’s College in Colchester VT, Mike spent as much time on snow as possible while earning a degree in Business Management. Mike promotes a strong fundamental foundation, good technical mechanics, and an overall love of skiing in his athletes.

Years at OMS: 14

- Saint Michael’s College: BA Business Management

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U16/U18 Head Coach

USSA Alpine Level 300 Certified Coach

Bobby grew up skiing in Western Massachusetts and racing out of the Tri-State division of USSA as well as racing FIS all over New England. He raced all four years at Castleton and competed each year at USCSA Nationals. He was team co-captain his senior year and the USCSA Thompson Division Skier of the Year in 2010. Bobby enjoys fishing, hiking and golf in the off season.

Years at OMS: 13

- Castleton University: BS Communications

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U16/U18 Assistant Coach

USSA Alpine Level 100 Certified Coach

Marc competed on the US Ski Team from 1979-1981 and was a past competitor in the Europa Cup. He then went on to a professional alpine ski racing coaching career for over 30 years. In 2008 he was named Ski Coach of the Year. Marc coaches the U16 athletes at OMS and lives in Ludlow with his family.

Years at OMS: 34

- University of Vermont
- University of Connecticut
- Boston Architectural Center: BA Architectural Drawing

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