LNSA
Bringing you fresh groomed trails since 1986
Lander Nordic Ski Association
Lander, Wyoming
The Lander Nordic Ski Association began in the mid 1980’s, to develop a local ski area for skate and classic cross-country skiing. Beginning in 2000, the association worked with the U.S. Forest Service and the BLM to create the Beaver Creek Ski Area.
Mission Statement
To encourage and support Nordic skiing through education, trail development, and maintenance.
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Missy White
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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Aaron Robson
PRESIDENT
Aaron grew up in Edmonton, Alberta where he started skiing at the age of 2. He moved to Lander in 2016 and has enjoyed helping the High School Nordic team and teaching his daughter how to ski.
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Scott Van Ormen
VICE PRESIDENT
Scott moved to Lander in 1998 and became more involved with nordic skiing. After following Web around like a puppy and becoming a LNSA board member he finally got his chance to be a groomer in January 2019. As a groomer of the golf course he is currently underemployed.
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Gwen Robson
SECRETARY
Gwen moved to Lander in 2016 after serving three years in the US Peace Corps stationed in West Africa. The hot temps in West Africa have made Gwen thankful for the cold snowy winters in Lander. You can find her skiing the golf course at lunchtime nearly everyday in the winder.
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Mark Cole
TREASURER
Happily retired, Mark spent 15 years as Executive Director of Aspen Valley Ski/Snowboard Club – focused on developing “Great Athletes, Great Kids” including many Olympians, Paralympians and X-Games athletes. He is often found wrestling with big trout in Wind River Canyon.
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Emily Tilden
BOARD MEMBER
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Tavis Eddy
BOARD MEMEBER
Tavis has lived in Lander since 1998, working in the Watershed Program of the DEQ. Among many outdoor pursuits, his primary winter joy has been nordic skiing with his family. Watching his two children develop and thrive on our local trails has been very rewarding. A big thanks to LNSA and the school nordic programs for making this a reality.
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Jeremy Wilzbacher
BOARD MEMBER
Jeremy grew up in a state park in Winona, MN where cross country skiing was one of the primary activities. He moved to Lander in 2012 and has been trying to figure out skate skiing ever since. Despite staying up all night tending the fire, he loves taking his boys on one-on-one overnight trips to the Beaver Creek Yurt.
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Web Webster
BOARD MEMBER/GROOMER