Tracy: A Heart at the Center of Mount Peter
Some people don’t just work at a ski area; they live it, breathe it, and help shape it for everyone who walks through the gates. Tracy is one of those people. From her earliest days as a young skier to her role today as Assistant Mountain School Director, she has been an integral part of Mount Peter’s story for more than 26 years.
Tracy’s connection to Mount Peter began long before she ever became an instructor. “I was a season pass holder starting at age seven,” she laughs. Weekends and holidays were spent skiing with her entire family, building memories on the slopes that would last a lifetime. By just 14 years old, Tracy was already teaching skiing and snowboarding herself, stepping into a role that would grow alongside both her and the mountain for decades to come.
Starting out as one of only a handful of snowboard instructors, Tracy embraced every opportunity to learn, grow, and take on more responsibility. Over time, her dedication and leadership naturally led her into a larger role within the ski school. Today, Tracy serves as Assistant Mountain School Director, working hand in hand with Rob Gallo to lead the program. Together, they’ve helped grow the ski school from a small team of about 20 instructors into a thriving community of more than 250, all dedicated to helping guests of every age discover a love for winter sports.
Tracy’s impact reaches far beyond scheduling lessons or managing daily operations. She brings a warmth, positivity, and steady presence that’s felt throughout every corner of Mount Peter. On busy weekends, she’s a key source of support; anticipating needs, guiding staff, solving problems as they arise, and helping ensure that both guests and instructors feel confident, welcomed, and taken care of.
What Tracy loves most is watching families connect through skiing and snowboarding. “Skiing is such a great thing because you can ski and snowboard with your kids for the rest of your life,” she says. For Tracy, it’s a privilege to help families discover the joy of the slopes, and to give children the confidence and independence that comes from learning a new sport in a safe, supportive environment she helps create every day.
Some of her most cherished memories are simple moments of connection. She recalls watching her sons on the slopes; her eldest, Cooper, helping her youngest, Henri, learn to ski. “I just remember them coming down the carpet, Cooper walking backwards, pulling Henri and just helping him learn how to ski. It was absolutely amazing.” It’s a moment that captures exactly what Tracy loves most about Mount Peter: families learning, laughing, and supporting one another on the mountain.
Tracy’s own family is woven into the fabric of Mount Peter just as deeply as she is. Her husband and children spend countless hours on the slopes, helping out, making friends, and fully embracing mountain life. “Even on snow days, my kids beg to get to the mountain early so they can help set up nets, clear tables, or do whatever they can to be involved.” Through Mount Peter, Tracy’s children have gained independence, pride, and a lifelong love for winter sports.
It’s this sense of community that truly sets Mount Peter apart; what Tracy affectionately calls the Mount Peter people. “Whether it’s staff, long-time guests, or families who’ve been coming here for years, it’s people who care so deeply about the mountain. They want nothing but the best for Mount Peter.” Tracy embodies that spirit wholeheartedly. “Having all the friendships I do from the mountain really makes you want to push everything positive about it. You want everyone to succeed. You want the mountain to be great.”
As Mount Peter celebrates its 90th anniversary, Tracy reflects with pride and hope for what lies ahead. “It has always felt like a family-run mountain that people want to be at. I hope that continues for the next 90 years, that families keep coming here, kids keep learning to ski, and people continue to experience the magic of Mount Peter.”
Mount Peter isn’t just a mountain. It’s a home. And Tracy, alongside her family, her colleagues, and the community she helps lead, is one of the reasons it feels that way to everyone who steps onto the slopes.
Written by – Sara Capezza, Marketing Manager