SKI SCHOOL TEAM
- Junior Program -
Amber Mounday
Ogden Nordic Ski School Director
PSIA Level III Cross Country Instructor, PSIA Level I Alpine
PSIA Intermountain Division Education Staff
I have been involved with Ogden Nordic since 2012, first starting our PSIA affiliated ski school, then masters race team, in addition to serving on the Board of Directors. My skiing background started in alpine as a kid in scotch-guarded blue jeans. I continued skiing throughout a collegiate career in track and field, then professional racing in triathlon, cycling, and other endurance sports. Cross country skiing became my love when I moved to Ogden Valley in 2007. In addition to becoming a level III instructor for PSIA, I have competed in the sport and was named the Intermountain Nordic Marathon Series Champion in 2016. I joined the education staff for PSIA in 2024 with the hope of expanding the programs we not only offer to the community in Ogden Valley, but also regionally to promote the sport. I live in the Ogden Valley with my husband, Lee, who loves sliding around on snow as much as I do, and our cat, Pepper, who unfortunately has no interest in anything frozen.
Dave Jenkins
Jr Program Director & Instructor
For 21 years I helped Weber school district students and parents learn how to cross country ski at the Swanson N. Fork Environmental Center. Over 3000 people each year. I started skiing when I was four and have been chasing that sensation of sliding on snow ever since. I like camping with my family, taking long walks in the woods and listening to the birds say hello. I have lived in the Ogden Valley since 1994. I have three grown children, six grandchildren and I am very happily married.
Kelly Gerritson
Jr Program Instructor
I’ve been helping with the juniors program for about 7 years. I love watching kids enjoy winter. My five kids have all gone through the program and we absolutely love skiing and Ogden Nordic! When it’s not winter I love to get outside and enjoy the mountains either on bike or foot. More often I will be found working on my little farm, playing in a band, or watching my kids play sports.
Mason Rex Vincent
Jr Program Instructor
I am a former Collegiate Ski Racer out to enjoy the winter wonderland. I did not ski growing up, but joined in High School because all my older friends were doing it. I have volunteered and coached for Juniors, Junior High Programs, High school Clubs, and a Biathlon Program in WY and WA. I have enjoyed the progression that people can have in a life long sport such as XC Skiing and how we can all participate in it at any level at any point in our lives. I have found great joy in sharing my learned experiences with others to hopefully help individuals participate in skiing as a lifelong endeavor. Skiing at North Fork has brought back many memories of racing in UT through High School and College. The memories about the community and people I have come to enjoy spending time with. It has reinvigorated me to participate in this small, but precious community that Ogden Nordic has cultivated.
Alex Docta
Jr Program Instructor
I enjoy all the seasons that Northern Utah has to offer, but winter in particular offers us all a ton of fun, especially at North Fork Park. Growing up in Wisconsin, I’ve skied off and on for most of my life and had the privilege to coach the youth competition level team in Park City during the 2022-2023 seasons through PCSS. I enjoy skate and classic but particularly love the classic style. More so, I just like to get out and breathe the fresh air. When I’m not on the snow I can be found running, biking, hiking, watching movies with my wife, or organizing events through the GOAL Foundation, where I’m the Director of Operations.
Keri Ostergaard Welch
Jr Program Instructor
Born and raised in Durango, Colorado. I'm mountain grown 4-H kid, who learned to Nordic ski on used gear and earnings from summer jobs. I spent years on the Olympic triathlon circuit, also on used gear and earnings from summer jobs; I think maybe suffering is my jam. Accomplished alpine skier as a result of teaching 15+ on the mountain; but I've migrated to back to Nordic mostly because of the lack of lift lines and a desire to grow old on the trails with a big heart and strong legs intact. I'm a PSIA Nordic Level 2, and working for my level 3. I'm also very interested in adaptive ski instruction and support efforts. I am licensed and endorsed as a Special Education Teacher; a Teacher of the Visually Impaired; and an Assistive Technology Professional (A.T.P.) through. RESNA. I specialize in low tech solutions and work at the Utah School for the Blind for over a decade. I believe all people, of all abilities can enjoy outdoor pursuits—even uphill ones! I'm a mom to two insane terriers and a wife to "my adorable old man". We live in Huntsville, where we were own and operate the Atomic Chalet B&B. I'm a people person and a ski-ple person to the core. Common out y'all! Let's do this!! It's not a race, it's a lifestyle.
Anna von der Marwitz
Jr Program Instructor
I’m pretty much as international as they get. I was born in Los Angeles, California to Swedish parents and moved to Switzerland when I was barely a year old. I was raised in the Alps as an alpine skier and started cross country skiing when I moved to Northern Sweden in 2010 to attend University. It began with back-country cross country skiing to explore the deep forests of the north, and evolved into skate skiing in 2015 when I moved to the Swedish mountains to work as a ski guide (a two year certification I had worked on during University). I guided and taught single and multi-day downhill and cross country lessons and trips, and inspired by the other guides, picked up skate skiing in my free time. I enjoy pretty much anything athletic and adventurous you can do outdoors, such as trail running, rock climbing and river rating, and spend my winters almost exclusively cross country skiing. In 2020, I moved to Utah to experience the mountains, met my husband and settled in Ogden. We have two energetic pointers and an arguably more energetic toddler. I’m excited to share my passion for cross country skiing with others!
Rachell Stuart
Jr Program Instructor
This is my first year at Nordic and I am very excited to join the team. I have enjoyed Nordic trails for decades and love hiking, mountain biking, and snow shoeing. I am a Kindergarten teacher in North Ogden and love working with children. I am thrilled to share my love of the outdoors with others.
Deb LeMarche
Ski School and Jr Program Administrator
After a lifetime of alpine skiing, I’ve discovered cross country and there is no turning back! I love being outside in nature, especially in the mountains and on snow. It’s a treat to ski on Ogden Nordic’s magnificently groomed trails. In the off season, I hike, run, putter in my yard and keep my fingers crossed for an early snowy winter. I live in Huntsville with my husband, Swampy, and our kitties.
Sue Gingrich
Jr Program On Site Staff
My husband and I retired in Eden in 2016. We picked this area for its fantastic snow and alpine skiing. I started volunteering at the Ogden Nordic yurt that winter. That’s when I fell in love with North Fork. Last year I volunteered with the junior cross country ski program. Although a novice xc skier and not an instructor, I spent the season on snowshoes helping out wherever I was needed. I so enjoyed helping, watching the students joyfully learn great new skills. I’m excited to return to the junior program this year.