I believe everyone deserves to feel fully alive on the mountain—to ski something they weren't sure they could and realize what else might be possible. I teach because I want to be there when that clicks.
I help skiers understand not just what to do, but why it works—so you can ski the terrain you want, the way you want to ski it. No two lessons are the same. I start by listening: what do you actually want from your skiing, and why does it matter to you? Once I understand that, I can get creative about how we get there together.
I work through Jackson Hole Mountain Resort to provide private lessons; the kind that changes how you ski—and maybe how you think about what's possible.
Not just tips—the mechanics and movements underneath. Why your body does what it does, and how to change it. You'll leave with more than a better turn. You'll leave knowing why it's better.
You're solid, but there's terrain you've been eyeing and haven't committed to yet. Steeps. Chutes. The runs that make Jackson famous. Let's go there together—with coaching, not just guiding.
An instructor who remembers your goals, knows your skiing, and becomes part of your trips. Year after year, we pick up where we left off.
Nick Dawson is a PSIA Certified Ski Instructor who specializes in adult and family lessons at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort in Wyoming.
Nick is an avid endurance runner who splits his time between Jackson Hole, Wyoming and Bozeman, Montana.
When he's not on snow, Nick teaches leadership, design, and creative thinking at the graduate level.
I work exclusively through Jackson Hole Mountain Resort—our time together will be a private lesson booked through the Mountain Sports School.
Reach out with your dates and goals. I'll handle the rest.