Kate Clabeaux is a seasoned ski professional and outdoor educator based in Olympic Valley, California. With over eight years of experience in the industry, she currently serves as a Training Supervisor at Palisades Tahoe, where she helps instructors and coaches sharpen their teaching skills, refine their technique, and achieve professional certifications. Kate has been with Palisades Tahoe for over seven years, working as a Ski Instructor, Resort Trainer, and now leading training efforts across the resort.
Originally from the Bay Area and holding a B.S. in Environmental Science from UC Berkeley, Kate has a deep-rooted passion for the outdoors. She has thru-hiked the Pacific Crest Trail, rafted the Grand Canyon, and is an advocate for growing female representation in snow sports. When she’s not on the mountain, she enjoys mountain biking, backcountry skiing, hiking with her dog, and gardening at home in Truckee.
Kate brings a unique blend of technical expertise, mentorship, and love for adventure to everything she does, whether it's coaching on snow or sharing stories from the trail.
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