Myles has been working out since he was 16. He started personal training in 2006. He has always tried to discover new and exciting exercise techniques for himself and his clients. Myles discovered CrossFit in 2008, and has been addicted ever since. He tries to quit but he can't stop, he even started passing it along to his friends and clients. In May of 2008, he was officially certified to teach others the fundamentals of CrossFit. Myles believes that even with so many fitness programs to choose from, CrossFit is the most effective method.

Myles uses fitness in his life to prepare himself for the physical demands of snowboarding. He knows how hard of a beating one can take on the mountain, and he wants to be prepared. Myles has been snowboarding for 15 years and he spends most of the winter in the backcountry or the park. He has stared in 3 major snowboard films, "The Emergence", "Finding Time", "Lake Effect", and you can find him on Reelcomp.com. During his free time, he enjoys spending time with his friends, family, and girlfriend. When he is not snowboarding (or waiting to go snowboarding!), you can find him at the gym or skateboarding, mountain biking, surfing when he can, and wrestling bears, yetis, or mountain lions. Myles uses CrossFit and so should you. Quit reading about Myles and get to the gym for the "WOD"!

Myles holds the following certifications:

• Level I CrossFit Trainer
• CrossFit Kids Certification
• CrossFit Olympic Lifting Certification
• CrossFit Nutrition
• Certified Personal Trainer - NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine)

Contact Myles: Myles@crossfitavalanche.com

Travis loves his job! It is his passion to share fitness with clients. He is punctual, consistent, positive, honest and inspiring. He specializes in CrossFit training as well as posture correction and pain relief called The Egoscue Method.

Travis first started lifting weights at the age of 14 to enhance sports performance for wrestling, soccer and snowboarding. He has been a trainer since 2004 in the Tahoe area. As a personal trainer and avid fitness enthusiast, he has always looked for the perfect workout plan. A big fan of CrossFit training and its results, Travis has been consistently training via the CrossFit.com WOD (Workout of the Day) since February 2008. It has dramatically increased his sports performance. In July 2008, he competed in the 2nd Annual CrossFit Games, and in May 2009 the NorCal CrossFit Games Qualifier both in Aromas, CA., April 2010 NorCal Sectional Qualifier, May 2011 NorCal Regional Team Qualifier.

When not performing CrossFit workouts or teaching CrossFit classes, Travis spends his time with personal training clients, which includes professional skiers and snowboarders.

For the past 7 years in the winter, Travis has taught all levels of snowboarders from beginner to expert at Alpine Meadows. He is available for lessons and loves to share his knowledge of riding mountains.

During his free time he loves skiing, snowboarding, wakeboarding, mountain biking, and Tang Soo Do Karate.

Travis holds the following certifications:

• Level I CrossFit Trainer
• CrossFit Basic Barbell Certification
• CrossFit Olympic Lifting Certification
• Certified Personal Trainer - NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine)
• Performance Enhancement Specialist - NASM
• Postural Assessment Specialist I & II - Egoscue Method
• Level I, II, & III Snowboard Instructor - American Association of Snowboard Instructors

Contact Travis: Travis@crossfitavalanche.com

Living in Tahoe since she was two makes Kelly a true Tahoe local. Growing up in the Tahoe outdoor paradise nurtured a passion for physically active lifestyle sports. Kelly's athletic career officially began with running Track in High School. Since then her lifestyle has been engulfed in action sports. Skateboarding and snowboarding are dear to her heart.

Kelly has been training under the guidance of Travis since 2004 and started Crossfit in January 2009. The incredible results she achieved so quickly inspired her to pursue a career as a Crossfit trainer. She obtained her CrossFit level 1 certification in October 2009. Kelly's first competition was the NorCal CrossFit Games sectional qualifier in April 2010. She placed in the top 30. This year her sights are set on qualifying for the Regional CrossFit Games. In May 2010 she placed 3rd in the first annual Fittest of the Sierras competition. She is the female force on Team Avalanche for the Weekend Warrior Series.

Kelly is most excited by the technical aspects of the weight lifting and gymnastics exercises inherent with CrossFit. This excitement and curiosity to break down movements make her a very effective trainer. She possesses a solid understanding of the varying personalities and needs of her clients. Kelly is available for individual and group training. You will love being around this trainer!

During winter you can find her snowboarding at Squaw or Boreal. This year she is excited be improving her skiing skills too. In summer she enjoys skateboarding, hiking, golfing, chilling at the beach or working on her hip hop dance moves.

Kelly is also a Makeup Artist. She is able to combine your pre-wedding fitness program with makeup services so you look your absolute best on your very most special day.

Kelly holds the following certifications:

• Level 1 CrossFit Trainer
• CrossFit Endurance
• CrossFit Olympic Lifting Certification
• Pilates Mat 1
• Licensed Skin Care Therapist and Makeup Artist

As one of the original members of CrossFit Avalanche, Simon has proven how dedicated he is to his training. Historically, Simon has been heavily into Snowboarding and riding Moto. His primary motivation for fitness training was not because he loved the gym, but was to prepare for 100 mile Desert Moto races. Quickly, he was edging out competitors that he was unable to overcome previously. Once Simon drank the CrossFit Kool-Aid, he started showing up to the gym two times a day and riding Moto less and less. Simon is one of the resident Firebreathers at Avalanche and a certified CrossFit trainer. He is now very passionate about working out and training clients! You will enjoy Simon's cool demeanor and attention to detail in his coaching. Get to one of his classes soon!

Simon holds the following certifications:

• Level 1 CrossFit Trainer
• CrossFit Endurance
• CrossFit Olympic Lifting Certification

Aside from some time spent abroad in Europe and New Zealand in his early 20s, Kyle has lived in Tahoe his entire life. Kyle first started Crossfit in 2009 to improve his fitness for dirt bike racing. While his initial goal was to beat guys in the dirt, he found whole new world of competition in Crossfit. It wasn't long before Kyle was hooked and he got his Level 1 Certification in 2010 so that he could train others in something he loved. What Kyle likes best about Crossfit is pushing his mental and physical limits, putting his head down, and just getting work done.

Kyle likes to get laughs and can't help being a bit of the class clown at times. But he takes his coaching seriously and enjoys helping everyone reach their fullest potential. If you catch one of his classes, make sure to ask him to demonstrate the his signature hula hoop move in the warm up - you won't be disappointed.

Kyle holds the following certifications:

• Level 1 CrossFit Trainer
• CrossFit Endurance
• CrossFit Olympic Lifting Certification

Jason grew up about a mile from Crossfit Avalanche’s location in Tahoe Vista. He loves any type of recreation that allows him to enjoy the outdoors. However, as Jason got into his 30’s, his body wasn’t exactly looking like he ever ventured off of the couch.
Deciding to become a little more proactive with his weight issue, he bought an elliptical and started to diet. Although very effective, going from 270 lbs. to 230 lbs., Jason was very bored during every workout and knew it wasn’t going to last. Jason had tried the typical “globo” gym and, although he got stronger, he still didn’t exactly exemplify being fit. His wife, Andrea, had mentioned that a new Crossfit gym had opened in Truckee and she thought they should give it a shot. After a short 6 months Jason started to see his body fat drop and see definition he never thought possible at 40 years old. He started the Paleo diet after about 9 months of Crossfit and now boasts the best shape he has ever been in for his entire life…even while playing collegiate sports.
Now 2013 and 2 years later, completely addicted and holding a Level 1 certificate, Jason is excited to share his passion for the sport of Crossfit. Jason enjoys making all his classes fun and motivating our clients to “get uncomfortable and leave it all at the gym”.
Jason holds the following certifications:

• Level 1 CrossFit Trainer