Staff & Coaches
Lettie grew up skiing in Vermont. Being a part of her high school race team was a formative experience for her and she has enjoyed skiing recreationally (with the occasional race sprinkled in) ever since. After careers in writing, communications, and organic farming, Lettie was excited to rejoin the nordic world as a Youth Rec coach for BBNT in 2018. In 2022 she became BBNT’s first Exective Director and enjoys the challenge of leading a non-profit organization.
Lettie Stratton
Executive Director
lettie@bbnt.ski
Jordan Valentine
Adaptive Coach
adaptive@bbnt.ski
Phil Fritz
Youth Rec Coach
Tony grew up skiing in Northwest Pennsylvania and raced at Junior Nationals for the Mid Atlantic region. He raced for the collegiate club team at the University of Minnesota before skiing professionally with Team Birkie for two years. While ski racing, he also coached for Loppet Nordic Racing and worked at Pioneer Midwest, a ski shop focusing in race ski fitting and wax service. Tony started coaching with BBNT in the spring of 2023. Tony likes skiing of all kinds and trail running in the Boise foothills!
Tony Mathie
Head Coach + Program Director
tony@bbnt.ski
Wilson Dippo first joined BBNT in the Fall of 2013 as an assistant coach. After coaching for a year in Tahoe, Ca. Wilson returned to BBNT in 2015 to take over as head coach/program director - a role he held through 2019. Wilson is now coaching Para Nordic Skiing through the Challenged Athletes Foundation, coaches the Youth Rec Program, and helps out from time-to-time on BBNT Race Trips and Camps.
Wilson Dippo
Adaptive/Youth Rec Coach
Charlie Fereday
Masters Coach
Cory grew up skiing in Minnesota where he raced for his high school team and went on to ski with the University of Minnesota club team. Throughout college, Cory coached year-round with Loppet Nordic Racing, including national travel trips, and also coaching with a Minnesota high school program. He spent several years at Pioneer Midwest, where he specialized in race ski fitting, waxing, international ski picking, and helping athletes get the most out of their equipment. Now based in Boise, Cory brings his experience and enthusiasm for skiing to the BBNT community.
Cory Mecl
Head Development Coach
cory@bbnt.ski
Jordi Johnson
Comp/Devo Coach
Anna Nyman
Masters Coach
Stacey took up cross country skiing in 2010. She started teaching ski lessons for Bogus Basin in 2012 with the Vertigals program. She also coached with the BBNT Youth Rec program from 2013-2022. Along the way she became a Level 3 PSIA Cross Country ski instructor and a Level 100 USSA Coach. Stacey loves to help other adults find cross country skiing and the joy of winter recreation and self improvement that comes with training as a part of BBNT Masters. She also enjoys racing herself in local races and at the World Masters events around the globe. In addition, she does a lot of bikepacking adventures with her family.
Stacey Galinat
Head Masters Coach
stacey@bbnt.ski
Amelia began Nordic skiing in Minnesota when she joined her middle school Nordic Ski Team and continued her Nordic skiing career through college at the University of Wisconsin. When she moved to Boise in 2019 for her role as a Food Scientist with Happy Family Organics, she learned about BBNT and joined as a volunteer Devo coach in 2021. Outside of coaching and working in the food industry, she enjoys gravel and mountain biking with her friends!
Amelia Shankwitz
Devo Coach