Team
Please find all our ski/snowboard instructors alphabetically sorted (first name) below.
Aline Kunz
Aline Kunz07.10.2000
Aline Kunz
Languages:
German, French, English
Education:
Teacher at preschool and primary level
I like:
Skiing, cycling, hiking, gymnastics club
Movie and Music:
Inception & Techno
I work at the Swiss Snowsports School Samnaun because...:
I want to pass on my passion for skiing!
Winter Slogan:
Life is better on the slopes
Team member since:
2022
Favourite slope / Favourite trick:
Pischtäpürzliboum
Main activity Winter:
Being a teacher on the slopes
In summer I may:
Being a teacher in a school :)
Andrea Kistler
Andrea Kistler22.05.1970
Andrea Kistler
Languages:
German, English, French
Education:
J+S Ski 2
I like:
Tennis, biking, skiing, reading, sewing
Food and Drinks:
Beef Tartare and Apérol Spritz
I work at the Swiss Snowsports School Samnaun because...:
ich meine Freude am Bewegen im Schnee weitergeben möchte
Winter Slogan:
It has snow and there is more!
Team member since:
Winter 2021/22
Favourite slope / Favourite trick:
Greitspitz
Main activity Winter:
Lessons in the classroom and on the slopes
In summer I may:
Enjoy Samnaun while hiking and biking
Anna Marie Otto
Anna Marie Otto02.02.2003
Anna Marie Otto
Languages:
German, English
Education:
candidate
I like:
Snowboarding, soccer, volleyball, athletics
Food and Drinks:
Pasta & Cola Zero
I work at the Swiss Snowsports School Samnaun because...:
I love the area and the snow here!
Team member since:
2022
Favourite slope / Favourite trick:
Nr. 11 - Idjoch bis Idalp & Nr. 40 - Palinkopf bis Gampenalp
Main activity Winter:
Snowboard instructor
In summer I may:
travel & start studying
Arinia Michels
Arinia Michels21.11.2004
Arinia Michels
Languages:
German, Romanian, English, Spanish
Education:
DSLV ski instructor level 1
I like:
Skiing, playing tennis, playing the flute, traveling
Food and Drinks:
Kaiserschmarrn
Movie and Music:
Mamma Mia, The Godfather
I work at the Swiss Snowsports School Samnaun because...:
I want to inspire others to ski
Winter Slogan:
people weren't mean't to fly, that's why they go skiing
Team member since:
2022
Favourite slope / Favourite trick:
72
Main activity Winter:
Ski instructor
In summer I may:
Travel
Dan Jäckle
Dan Jäckle13.05.2003
Dan Jäckle
Languages:
German, English, French
I like:
Drums, music
I work at the Swiss Snowsports School Samnaun because...:
Samnaun is a beautiful ski area :)
Favourite slope / Favourite trick:
Alp Trider Sattel / 360 Nosepop
Main activity Winter:
ride Snowboard
Dominic Grimm
Dominic Grimm25.01.2001
Dominic Grimm
Languages:
German, French, English
Education:
J+S Head of Skiing Youth Sports
I like:
Football, mountain biking, racing bikes, skiing
Food and Drinks:
Italian cuisine & Rivella
Movie and Music:
Star Wars
I work at the Swiss Snowsports School Samnaun because...:
I love mountains and snow!
Team member since:
Winter 2022
Favourite slope / Favourite trick:
Nr. 12 - Idjoch bis Höllboden & Nr. 80 - Talabfahrt Samnaun
Main activity Winter:
Have fun skiing
In summer I may:
again in the Swiss army
Fabienne Müller
Fabienne Müller26.10.1995
Fabienne Müller
Languages:
German, English, Italian, French
Education:
J+S Ski, J+S Snowboard, J+S Kids
I like:
sport in nature
Food and Drinks:
fruits :)
Movie and Music:
Tschugger uf SRF Play!
I work at the Swiss Snowsports School Samnaun because...:
I would like to pass on my passion for snow sports
Winter Slogan:
a nice, accident-free winter to all! and enjoy!
Team member since:
winter 2017/18
Favourite slope / Favourite trick:
180° and somersault in deep snow
Main activity Winter:
Deep snow :)
In summer I may:
working as a physiotherapist
Guido Beil
Guido Beil24.06.1966
Guido Beil
Languages:
German, English
I work at the Swiss Snowsports School Samnaun because...:
I'm curious what this experience brings.
Gustav Zogg
Gustav Zogg23.08.1958
Gustav Zogg
Languages:
german, english, italian
Education:
Ski Instructor SJ (1981)
I like:
skiing, biking, sport
Team member since:
winter 2017/2018
Favourite slope / Favourite trick:
former ski racer
Main activity Winter:
Ski Instructor
Hannah Schwede
Hannah Schwede19.03.2003
Hannah Schwede
Languages:
German, English, French
Education:
J+S Snowboard 1
I like:
Snowboarding, dancing, surfing, kickboxing
Food and Drinks:
Dumplings und coffee
Team member since:
Winter 2021/22
Main activity Winter:
Snowboard Instructor and Study
In summer I may:
Surfing and Study
Hubert Theiner
Hubert Theiner24.05.1970
Hubert Theiner
Languages:
german, english
I like:
motorcycling
Food and Drinks:
meat, wine, bear, water
Team member since:
since the beginning (1999)
Main activity Winter:
Ski
In summer I may:
work on the construction
Jakob Matthaei
Jakob Matthaei16.12.1998
Jakob Matthaei
Languages:
German, English, Norwegian/Swedish
Education:
candidate
I like:
Ski touring, running, swimming
Food and Drinks:
a lot & good
Movie and Music:
Inception & Hit me baby one more time
I work at the Swiss Snowsports School Samnaun because...:
I'm secretly in love with Bobo
Team member since:
2023
Favourite slope / Favourite trick:
Push-ups on skis
Main activity Winter:
Ski instructor
In summer I may:
Studying
Jana Portmann
Jana Portmann07.01.1996
Jana Portmann
Education:
kids instructor ski
I like:
snow sports, reading, baking
Food and Drinks:
Pasta, chocolate & coke
Winter Slogan:
Children of winter never grow old
Team member since:
Winter 2018/2019
Favourite slope / Favourite trick:
Pingu
Main activity Winter:
Kids Ski Instructor
In summer I may:
working as a clerk and waiting for winter
Jasmin Egli
Jasmin Egli03.07.1996
Jasmin Egli
Languages:
german, english
Contact:
j.egli@zegg.ch
Education:
tourism specialist with federal certificate, PR specialist with federal certificate, instructor, training officer, Sport and Handicap
I like:
snowsports, biking, climbing/bouldering
Food and Drinks:
caprese salad, quesedillas & sweet potato fries @el rico
Movie and Music:
NTO, worakls, nora en pure, joris delacroix
Team member since:
winter 2014/2015
Main activity Winter:
ski school director, training officer
In summer I may:
bike-guide and marketing at Zegg Hotels & Stores
Jill Cleeren
Jill Cleeren15.09.1996
Jill Cleeren
Languages:
Dutch, German, English, French, Spanish
Education:
candidate
I like:
Swimming, running, cycling, skiing, sailing, surfing
Food and Drinks:
Waffle with cream and hot chocolate
Movie and Music:
Into the wild & Follow the sun
I work at the Swiss Snowsports School Samnaun because...:
I enjoy skiing, love nature and want to pass on this enthusiasm to my guests
Team member since:
Winter 2022/2023
Favourite slope / Favourite trick:
Pizza & Pommes
Main activity Winter:
Being a ski instructor
In summer I may:
Riding my mountain bike
Jürg Rüdisühli
Jürg Rüdisühli13.01.1970
Jürg Rüdisühli
Jürgen Zegg
Jürgen Zegg22.10.1977
Jürgen Zegg
Languages:
german, english
Education:
Ski Instructor
I like:
trekking, dancing, swimming
Food and Drinks:
Mummy's "Cheese-Knödel"
Movie and Music:
Comedy's, Rock and electronic Music
Team member since:
winter 1999/2000
Favourite slope / Favourite trick:
I show you!
Main activity Winter:
Ski Instructor
In summer I may:
travelling
Kevin Essa
Kevin Essa12.11.1993
Kevin Essa
Languages:
German, English, un poco Español
Education:
DSLV Level 2
I like:
Snowboard tours, climbing, biking, everything outside
Food and Drinks:
Homemade lentil stew with spaetzle, naturally cloudy apple spritzer and beer
I work at the Swiss Snowsports School Samnaun because...:
I love snow and exercise
Team member since:
Winter 2021/22
Favourite slope / Favourite trick:
Shifty, Backside 360
Main activity Winter:
Snowboard Instructor
In summer I may:
Climbing, surfing and enjoying the sun
Kim Grace Böde
Kim Grace Böde14.01.2004
Kim Grace Böde
Languages:
German, English, Italian, French
I work at the Swiss Snowsports School Samnaun because...:
it's a beautiful ski area and a cool team.
Laura Bannwart
Laura Bannwart10.10.2002
Laura Bannwart
Languages:
German, English, French, Czech
Education:
J+S Ski 1
I like:
Dancing the Bobo Boogie
Food and Drinks:
Everything Hannah and Kevin cook, coffee and gin and tonic
Winter Slogan:
Walking into Winterwonderland
Team member since:
Winter 2021/22
Main activity Winter:
Ski instructor
In summer I may:
work as an animator
Lea Keller
Lea Keller17.07.2004
Lea Keller
Languages:
German, English
Education:
Kids Instructor Ski
I like:
Club life in the gymnastics club, hiking
Food and Drinks:
Grilling with an aperitif
I work at the Swiss Snowsports School Samnaun because...:
I love winter sports and the mountains
Winter Slogan:
Skiing is not a lifestyle it's life
Team member since:
12/2023
Main activity Winter:
work as a ski instructor
Linnea Mumenthaler
Linnea Mumenthaler26.03.2002
Linnea Mumenthaler
Languages:
German, English
Education:
Kids Instructor
I like:
Snow sports, gymnastics club, hiking
Food and Drinks:
Risotto & Sprite
Winter Slogan:
The Mountains are waiting and I must go
Team member since:
January 2024
Lorena Käser
Lorena Käser24.11.1996
Lorena Käser
Languages:
german, english
Team member since:
winter 2020/2021
Favourite slope / Favourite trick:
noseturn
Luisa Hofmann
Luisa Hofmann25.01.2005
Luisa Hofmann
Languages:
German, English, Italienisch
Education:
DSLV Level 1
I like:
Skiing, playing tennis, volleyball
Food and Drinks:
Raclette, Cola
Movie and Music:
Top Gun: Maverick; pop and rap
I work at the Swiss Snowsports School Samnaun because...:
I love skiing and enjoy working with people.
Winter Slogan:
In the silence and patience of winter lies the strength for new things.
Team member since:
2022
Favourite slope / Favourite trick:
72
Main activity Winter:
to ski
In summer I may:
Play tennis and give training; Travel
Lukas May
Lukas May31.05.1998
Lukas May
Languages:
English, German, French
Education:
skiing, cross-country skiing; Snowboard Instructor
I work at the Swiss Snowsports School Samnaun because...:
The group dynamics are wonderful. The employer is also fair and reliable.
Winter Slogan:
You can only say carving when your nose is in the snow.
Team member since:
Winter 2022/2023
Favourite slope / Favourite trick:
Park Ischgl / Tamdog
Main activity Winter:
Snowboarding
In summer I may:
Surfing
Mathias Güttinger
Mathias Güttinger31.01.1968
Mathias Güttinger
Languages:
german
I like:
skiing
I work at the Swiss Snowsports School Samnaun because...:
good ski area
Main activity Winter:
Ski instructor
Mike Teppich
Mike Teppich01.04.1969
Mike Teppich
Languages:
german, english
Education:
Kids Instructor / DSLV Level 1
I like:
Winter sports, swimming, shooting sports
Food and Drinks:
Meat, noodles, water, beer
Movie and Music:
Action, comedies, documentaries
Winter Slogan:
Always be cool
Team member since:
2016
Favourite slope / Favourite trick:
Individually, drive backwards
Main activity Winter:
Ski
In summer I may:
Make my knowledge available to SBB.
Myrtha Avedik
Myrtha Avedik02.04.1962
Myrtha Avedik
Languages:
German, English, French, a little bit Spanish & Italian
I work at the Swiss Snowsports School Samnaun because...:
I enjoy skiing and enjoy teaching children.
Nina Messmer
Nina Messmer05.03.1993
Nina Messmer
Languages:
German, English
Education:
Kids Instructor Ski
I like:
Skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, volleyball, tennis
Food and Drinks:
Lasagne and ice tea
I work at the Swiss Snowsports School Samnaun because...:
I enjoy working in the most beautiful workplace in the world.
Winter Slogan:
The mountains are calling and I must go
Team member since:
Winter 2020/2021
Favourite slope / Favourite trick:
Walzer
Main activity Winter:
On the snow and in the "Kinderland"
In summer I may:
Primary teacher, travelling, jump into the lake and lie on the deck chair
Nomi Busse
Nomi Busse11.11.1911
Nomi Busse
Education:
DSLV Level 2
I like:
SKI, underwater rugby, reading
I work at the Swiss Snowsports School Samnaun because...:
I feel comfortable in the team
Team member since:
2022
Favourite slope / Favourite trick:
21
Patrick Kelp
Patrick Kelp20.11.2000
Patrick Kelp
Philipp Höper
Philipp Höper03.12.1998
Philipp Höper
Languages:
German, English, Chinese, Swedish
Education:
DSLV Level 3
I like:
Trail running, diving, underwater rugby, skiing
Food and Drinks:
roasted lamb
Movie and Music:
Lord of the Rings / 90's, Country & Reggae
I work at the Swiss Snowsports School Samnaun because...:
I feel comfortable in the team and I would like to pass on my skills.
Team member since:
12/2022
Favourite slope / Favourite trick:
Nr. 33 & Nr. 80
Main activity Winter:
Ski instructor, doctoral student
In summer I may:
Diving and trail running
Pinguin BOBO
Pinguin BOBO02.03.2007
Pinguin BOBO
Languages:
Fin language
I like:
Accompany children as they learn to ski and experience exciting adventures with Pummel
Food and Drinks:
Herring, ice cream, water with ice cubes
Movie and Music:
Boogie Woogie
Team member since:
2016
Favourite slope / Favourite trick:
Skiing with a milk can
Main activity Winter:
Children skiing
In summer I may:
Sell ice cream
Sandra Werthmüller
Sandra Werthmüller07.02.1971
Sandra Werthmüller
Languages:
German, English, French, a little Spanish, a little Czech
I work at the Swiss Snowsports School Samnaun because...:
I enjoy teaching the little children to ski.
Sandro Winistörfer
Sandro Winistörfer30.05.2003
Sandro Winistörfer
Languages:
German, English
Simona Malgiaritta
Simona Malgiaritta24.02.2005
Simona Malgiaritta
Languages:
german, english, romansh
Education:
J+S young leaders
I like:
Cross-country skiing, spending time with my friends & family
Food and Drinks:
Salad bowls, brownies and smoothies
Winter Slogan:
They see me skiing
Team member since:
Winter 2021/22
Main activity Winter:
Cross-country and children's ski courses
In summer I may:
Beach vibes and enjoying the long evenings, roller skiing
Stefan Sturzenegger
Stefan Sturzenegger17.05.1959
Stefan Sturzenegger
Languages:
german
Education:
swiss snowsports instructor / J+S 3
I like:
snow sports and road bike
I work at the Swiss Snowsports School Samnaun because...:
it's fun
Winter Slogan:
if possible, every day on the mountain
Team member since:
2021
Main activity Winter:
snowsports and ski instructor
In summer I may:
road cycling and enjoying
Stephen Lanz
Stephen Lanz01.11.1989
Stephen Lanz
Languages:
German, English, Cantonese
Education:
J+S 3
I like:
Kite surfing, surfing, snowboarding
Food and Drinks:
Pasta
Movie and Music:
Dire Straits, Pearl Jam
I work at the Swiss Snowsports School Samnaun because...:
I think snowboarding is great
Winter Slogan:
Just send it
Team member since:
Winter 2018/2019
Favourite slope / Favourite trick:
Backslide180, inverse carve
Main activity Winter:
Snowboard Instructor
In summer I may:
Traveling, cycling
Sunniva (Sunny) Karner
Sunniva (Sunny) Karner10.08.2000
Sunniva (Sunny) Karner
Languages:
german, english
Education:
DSLV Ski Level 2
I like:
skiing, cooking
Food and Drinks:
pasta and "Glühwein"
Team member since:
winter 2020/2021
Favourite slope / Favourite trick:
Airtime
Tajana Gilgen (Büro)
Tajana Gilgen (Büro)17.04.1993
Tajana Gilgen (Büro)
Languages:
German, English, French
I like:
Food, snowboarding, kickboxing, functional fitness
Food and Drinks:
Hörndlisalat & Cappucchino
I work at the Swiss Snowsports School Samnaun because...:
I love snow and new challenges.
Team member since:
01.12.2023
Main activity Winter:
Snowboarding, snowshoeing, building a snowman/woman :-)
Tanja Meier
Tanja Meier15.01.1997
Tanja Meier
Languages:
German, English, French
Education:
J S 1, BA Ethnology and Geography, Gymnastics
I like:
Skiing, cycling, volleyball, hiking, traveling
Food and Drinks:
preferably spicy and bitter
I work at the Swiss Snowsports School Samnaun because...:
I love the mountains and want to pass on the joy of snow sports! :)
Winter Slogan:
You can't buy happiness, but you can get a pair of ski
Team member since:
2022
Favourite slope / Favourite trick:
where the sun shines :)
Main activity Winter:
Ski instructor
In summer I may:
to the mountains and to the sea by bike
Thomas Holzer
Thomas Holzer27.04.1971
Thomas Holzer
Languages:
german, english, russian, french, czech
Education:
Kids Instructor
I like:
drive moguls, kayaking
Food and Drinks:
hot aisan cuisine, green tea
Movie and Music:
to be or not to be
Team member since:
winter 2013/2014
Main activity Winter:
Ski Instructor
In summer I may:
kajaking
Ueli Zwingli
Ueli Zwingli19.09.1989
Ueli Zwingli
Languages:
German, English, French
Education:
J+S
I like:
skiing, snowboarding, sports, football, biking, friends
Food and Drinks:
minced meat and croissants; Elderflower syrup :)
I work at the Swiss Snowsports School Samnaun because...:
I like to introduce others to the mountains and snow sports.
Team member since:
winter 2013/2014
Favourite slope / Favourite trick:
Sattel; Backside-One to switch Nosepop 360
Main activity Winter:
Industrial Project Manager
In summer I may:
enjoy the mountains without snow
Ursi Sturzenegger
Ursi Sturzenegger27.08.1962
Ursi Sturzenegger
Languages:
german, english more or less
Education:
swiss snowsports expert / J+S expert
I like:
outdoor activities (skiing, ski tours, cross-country skiing, road bike, bike, mountain tours)
Food and Drinks:
Appenzeller Chäshörnli and apple spritzer
I work at the Swiss Snowsports School Samnaun because...:
I would like to pass on my passion and fire for snow sports to my guests and fellow ski instructors
Winter Slogan:
SNOW, MOUNTAINS…. There are many paths to happiness; one to spend a lot of time in the snowy mountains.
Favourite slope / Favourite trick:
everywhere it goes down :)
Main activity Winter:
snowsports and ski instructor
In summer I may:
enjoy outdoor experiences