Nicole Spinelli

I started skiing at the age of three, taught by a family friend who is an instructor.

Growing up near the mountains by Lake Garda meant I was able to ski almost every weekend, which quickly turned skiing into a big part of my life. I began racing at six years old and competed in regional races across all disciplines until I was sixteen.

After that, I took a break and only skied once or twice a year until I was twenty, when I decided to fully commit again and start training for the ski instructor course—a goal I had always carried with me.

Achieving it was a moment I felt incredibly proud of. In my free time, I love skiing with friends, family, and colleagues, or even alone, and towards the end of the season I also enjoy snowboarding just for fun. Some of my best skiing memories are shared days on the mountain with loved ones and the moment I became a ski instructor. I chose this career because I truly love the sport and enjoy passing that passion on to others.

My favourite part of being an instructor is working in beautiful places and constantly meeting new people. Outside of winter, I work in my family business, love to travel, train, and spend time on the lake paddleboarding, and I enjoy writing, reading, dancing, and staying active in as many ways as possible.