Who I am
Sun Valley Ski School
I coach with Sun Valley Ski & Ride for the Mountain Masters program, and for the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation U10 Alpine Home Team. In between, I train with the local Masters racing program. When I'm not on the slopes, I am the managing partner of Sun Valley Ketamine Clinic and a seasonal guide for Rugged Luxury Expeditions. Fill out the form above, and we’ll explore our world-renowned mountain together while you become the skier you want to be. Ski like a local!

Before this phase of life, I enjoyed a two-decade career as an International Mountain Guide, Photographer, and Gallerist. During that time I raised a family, which included quite a bit of schlepping to ski races for the kids. Good times! When we became empty nesters, I jumped in with both feet to keep myself in the wonderful world of mentoring on the hill. I truly look forward to enjoying our extraordinary mountain with you!
Wishing you well,
​Adam Angel
Why ski with me?
I believe that skiing is more than a pastime — it is an enduring way of life that melds us and the timeless wisdom of the mountains into one. With each turn, we feel the mountain’s rhythms, cultivating balance, grace, and respect. Every lesson is built on clarity of movement, harmony with the terrain, and the calm confidence that comes from understanding the mountain rather than fighting it.
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​Technique matters, but so does awareness. So does patience. So does learning to read snow, light, terrain, and rhythm. We will move with purpose, and grow in confidence and self-knowledge. Our experience will resonate long after you leave the slopes, understanding what it means to move gracefully in nature.
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I’m on the mountain every day, and follow the weather very closely. This means that we will find the best snow conditions and adapt quickly to the ever-changing environment, keeping it thrilling yet secure.
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My instructing style is outcome-based, and my goal for you is to be able to comfortably explore more of the mountain in style. Learning won’t feel like a chore, but an exploration.
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I want to build on the skills you already have and improve the outcome, not tell you that you are doing it “wrong.” Your results are the proof!
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I embrace innovation, which is why we have the option to use CARV technology to accelerate growth.
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I’ve been working with people in the high mountains of the world since 1992, and most of those people return again and again, creating rich memories and bonds.
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I focus on you. Your goals, your pace, and your style shape every session.
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I help skiers of all levels build confidence, turning challenging terrain into exciting opportunities.