About Us
In 2006, veteran instructors Charles Biggers and Dino Haak established BeyondSki at Snoqualmie Pass, WA, with a single mission: to offer the most comprehensive ski lessons available. They built a premier school staffed by highly experienced and certified professionals. Every BeyondSki instructor holds credentials from recognized institutions, including the Professional Ski Instructor’s of America (PSIA) and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors (AASI) and their international equivalents.
BeyondSki proudly operates under the ULLR Snow Sports umbrella, a partner of The Summit at Snoqualmie.
Charles Biggers
Charles served as Snowsports Director at The Summit at Snoqualmie from 2000 to 2005 and went on to found the Emerald City Ski School in 2005.
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With decades of experience in ski instruction and program leadership, Charles has been a strong advocate for expanding access to snow sports. He has worked extensively with the Washington State Special Olympics and has played a key role in introducing skiing and snowboarding to underrepresented communities across the region.
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Dino Haak
With over 40 years of teaching experience across Germany, Canada, Austria, and now the United States, Dino brings world-class expertise to the Pacific Northwest.
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Specializing in advanced instruction, he’s known for his precision in mogul skiing and passion for “extreme carving.” Dino was named one of North America’s Top 100 Instructors by Ski Magazine and is regularly invited to test and review ski equipment for leading industry publications.
Rachel Duan
As a PSIA Level II certified instructor, Rachel blends strong technical knowledge with clear, encouraging communication to help students progress on the mountain.
Drawing on her background as a licensed physical therapist, Rachel also focuses on pre-season movement training and injury prevention—giving skiers a deeper understanding of their bodies and greater confidence on snow. Fluent in Chinese and English, she is excited to join BeyondSki and support skiers of all levels in learning safely and performing at their best.
Natalia Martinez-Paz
Natalia is a National Ski Patroller, AIARE Level 2–certified backcountry skier, and NSP Avalanche Instructor with more than a decade of ski-instruction experience.
Bilingual in English and Spanish, she loves helping students build confidence, efficiency, and flow on the mountain. When she’s not teaching, you’ll find Natalia climbing, mountain biking, or tending to her many varieties of home-grown tomatoes.
Matt Smith
Matt is a Level II Freeride & All-Mountain Instructor who has spent years coaching Freeride at The Summit. Matt is known for his dynamic skiing style, technical skill, and genuine passion for teaching. A dedicated all-mountain skier who loves bumps, jumps, and trees, Matt brings an encouraging, high-energy approach to every lesson.
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With strong knowledge in mountain safety and terrain management, Matt creates a supportive learning environment where skiers can push themselves while staying safe and in control and build confidence on varied terrain.
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