Colin Mitchell

Colin has been skiing and climbing the mountains of Colorado since moving to Boulder in 1995.  He has also done ski descents in the Tetons and Sierra's.  This is his sixth year patrolling at Eldora.  He is an AIARE Level 2 graduate, and an AIARE Level 1 instructor.

Matt Phillips

Matt has been patrolling since the late 80's.  He is a Berthoud Powder Guide and Avalanche instructor and an AIARE Level 2 graduate.  A few years ago he skied every day for 100 days straight.

Michael Smith

Michael grew up in Steamboat Springs Colorado and began skiing at the age of 2.   He purchased his first avalanche beacon in 1982 after being caught in an out of bounds avalanche.  Since that time he has worked in the outdoor industry doing everything from outdoor retail to being a professional rescuer. 
Michael is an AIARE Level 1 course leader, an AIARE Level 2 course instructor and also an AIARE Level 3 graduate - as well as being the Director of Ski Patrol at Eldora Mountain Resort.

Ryan Zarter

Ryan has been skiing since before he can remember and this is his sixth season patrolling at Eldora.  He is an AIARE Level 2 graduate, an AIARE Level 1 instructor, has a Ph.D. in Biology, and has several years of college level teaching experience.