Nathan Welleford
Professional Ski Instructor. Outdoor Educator. Dabbler in many things.
Jackson, WY“Do the best that you can until you know better, then do better.” -Maya Angelou
Lifelong student of the mountains. Gear Philosophy: Buy once, cry once. I'm hard on gear, I push it to the limit and have worn out more lifetime warranties than I care to think about... but they lived good lives. Go to gear tester for clients, friends, families, and colleagues alike.
Discipline: Alpine Skier. Backpacker. Adventurer. Cyclist.
Specialty: Alpine Skiing, Resort Skiing
Founder of Nature Nuggets Outdoor Camps Professional Ski Instructors of America; Alpine Level 3; Children's Specialist Development Team Intermountain Region Trip Leading Experience across Wyoming, California, British Columbia, Alaska, North Carolina, Kentucky, Vermont, Utah, with many adventures in between!
Nathan Welleford's Expert Gear Recommendations
Ski Gear
Go to gear for hitting the slopes.
- Volkl Men's Mantra 88 Skis Blue 184 Cm by Volkl — Great all mountain ski on and off piste. As solid a daily driver as you could ask for.
- Launcher REACTIV Photochromic Goggles by Julbo — Best ventilation system on the market. No need to swap lenses is just the icing on the cake. My favorite is the 0-4, storm skiing to bluebirds without ever needing to swap goggles.
- Guide Gloves by Black Diamond — Hundred's of days in these gloves, bomber quality.
- Therm-ic Set Heat Kit + C-Pack 1700B Foot Warmers by Therm-ic — Favorite option to keep the toes functional.
- SPITFIRE 3D by Leki
- Raptor WCR 140S PV Race Boot by Head — High volume boot that skis like a true race boot, after 8 years looking, this is the best skiing boot I've made work with my hobbit feet.
- Smartwool Men's Ski Targeted Cushion Extra Stretch Over The Calf Socks Blue M by Smartwool
- Voile Strap with Aluminum Buckle - 20" Orange by Voile — Always handy to have.
- Smartwool Merino Gloves Black S
