Nate Chapple
About Nate Chapple
Nate Chapple serves as the Destination Manager for Deer Valley and Park City at Inspirato since 2021. He has extensive experience in the leisure and tourism industry, including roles as a snowboard instructor and staff trainer at Vail Resorts and as a divisional examiner for the Professional Ski Instructors of America.
Work at Inspirato
Nate Chapple has been serving as the Destination Manager for Deer Valley and Park City at Inspirato since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing luxury property management and logistics in these popular ski destinations. Prior to this position, he worked as a Destination Concierge at Inspirato from 2020 to 2021, where he gained valuable experience in customer service and guest relations.
Current Roles in the Ski Industry
In addition to his role at Inspirato, Nate Chapple is currently employed at Vail Resorts as a Snowboard Instructor and Staff Trainer since 2020. He provides instruction and training to staff and guests at Park City, Utah. He is also affiliated with the Professional Ski Instructors of America - American Association of Snowboard Instructors (PSIA - AASI) as a Divisional Examiner and Clinic Leader since 2018, contributing to the development of snowboarding education in the Intermountain region.
Previous Experience in Operations and Management
Nate has a diverse background in operations and management. He worked as an Assistant Operations Manager at AmeriCan Adventures for six months in 2019. Additionally, he served as an Operational Training Supervisor at Vail Resorts from 2018 to 2020, where he focused on training staff. His experience also includes a role as a Trip Leader at AmeriCan Adventures from 2016 to 2019, where he managed outdoor excursions.
Education and Professional Development
Nate Chapple studied at Cascadia Community College, where he completed foundational coursework that supports his career in the leisure and tourism industry. He has also completed several leadership courses throughout his management career, enhancing his skills in coaching, training, and team building. His commitment to professional development is evident in his part-time affiliation with AASI-I as an examiner.
Background in Customer Service and Team Building
Nate's career began at the King County Library System, where he worked as a Page and Library Assistant from 2007 to 2011. This early experience provided him with a strong foundation in customer service. Over the years, he has developed expertise in coaching, training, communication, and employee development, which he applies in his current roles in the ski industry.