“Bumps For Boomers boosted my overall confidence for skiing 500%, and my confidence in skiing bumps 1000%.”
I’m Nancy Hummel and I’m Bob Mattice. We’re Aspen ski instructors and the new owners of Bumps For Boomers.
Bumps For Boomers is a program founded here in Aspen. Since 2001, Bumps For Boomers has helped thousands of intermediate skiers learn how to ski bumps, powder, and black diamond terrain with shill and confidence.
We have a proven technique that is only taught right here at Bumps For Boomers in Aspen.
In just four days, you’ll learn the skills you need to ski moguls and advanced-level terrain with grace, efficiency, and confidence. You get a ton of personal attention in a small group setting.Instead of looking at a mogul field and saying “Oh No!” you’ll be wanting to ski the terrain over and over. Your skiing friends and family members will be amazed at your progress.
So … if you’re excited about skiing and taking your skills to the next level, take some time to go through all the information on this page.
You’ll discover more about Bumps For Boomers and how it’s so effective. You’ll meet our experienced instructors. You’ll hear from Bumps For Boomers alumni … and how the program transformed their skiing. You’ll learn more about Aspen. You’ll get all the information you need to decide if Bumps For Boomers is a good fit.
Please remember that thousands of skiers look at Bumps For Boomers every season but we can only accept a limited number of skiers.
And one more thing … Bumps for Boomers is for every adult skier… not just boomers.
It’s great you’re here and we can’t wait to meet you and help you become a totally different skier.
And that’s understandable. Bumps present a challenge. The terrain is irregular. Snow conditions are variable. Mogul runs are either steep or very steep. And, by definition, the terrain is never groomed.
Very few intermediate skiers have received the highly-specialized instruction that shows skiers how to ski bumps effectively.
So it’s easy to try a bump run, get out of control, and get tired, sweaty, and frustrated very quickly.
That’s not ideal, especially when a ski vacation is a major commitment … and the skiing is supposed to be a lot of fun.
On this page, you’re going to discover a program called BUMPS FOR BOOMERS.
For 23 seasons, this famous program has helped almost 5,000 skiers overcome a fear of the bumps and learn how to ski moguls with athleticism and grace…and with control.
Even better, the skills translate to powder, crud, and steeps.
BUMPS FOR BOOMERS takes skiers from the dreaded “Intermediate Rut” to tackling black diamond and even double black diamond terrain.
Here’s the most important thing about this page and BUMPS FOR BOOMERS … making the transition from “Intermediate” to “Advanced” skier is simply a ton of fun. You’ll gain an awesome sense of achievement.
Most participants arrive in Aspen with a deep-seated fear of moguls and expert terrain. In just 4 days, they leave with the tools and skill set to handle almost every challenge on the mountain… even the gnarliest bumps.
So if you’ve always looked at accomplished skiers and said, “I want to ski like THAT” then pay close attention to this page and BUMPS FOR BOOMERS.
“I learned how to ski SO MUCH BETTER … with elegance, efficiency, and balance.” Lynnell Mickelsen.
Bumps for Boomers provides a focus on low-impact techniques which are friendly to your knees, back, and other joints … without the need for super-fast reflexes. The program teaches specific techniques and uses specialized equipment.
These techniques provide clarity when it comes to …
Since 2001, Bumps for Boomers has been using a unique and highly-specialized method to help intermediate skiers develop confidence and vital skills in moguls and “off-piste” terrain.
In just 4 days, you will quickly improve your skiing skills, extend your skiing longevity, and ski challenging terrain confidently and gracefully.
Bumps For Boomers is NOT a knees-to-the-ears Olympic-style approach to mogul skiing where the goal is crazy speed. We provide an intelligent and sane approach to mastering the bumps. The goal is to help you ski with:
Instead of being a sweaty and out-of-breath mess at the bottom of a mogul run, you’ll be balanced, happy, and ready for more mogul runs and black diamonds.
Many athletic, experienced, and accomplished skiers can ski successfully on groomed green and blue terrain.
But when they head to moguls, crud, and ungroomed terrain, things become less predictable. In fact, these skiers struggle down this more challenging terrain and it’s no longer fun to ski.
Why does this happen?
There are five reasons.
So if you’ve been struggling with moguls and more advanced terrain, it’s understandable. Skiing this terrain is a challenge and becoming a much more versatile skier requires specialized instruction … and that’s what you get with Bumps For Boomers.
First, we build a Ski For Life™ foundation of good skiing skills that will make you a much better skier and extend your skiing longevity. These foundations give you the skills you need to tackle black diamond terrain.
The emphasis is on balance, control, and efficient movement patterns that end the fatigue that can come with more challenging terrain.
Once you’ve mastered foundational skills, we introduce a clear and easy-to-understand approach to becoming a confident and proficient mogul skier. In this phase, you will:
You practice and experience these new mogul skiing techniques on groomed runs before progressing into a mogul field.
Bumps For Boomers provides simple, easy-to-learn concepts that emphasize the techniques you must have when skiing the moguls successfully.
These concepts include:
Then it’s time to put all the put all the concepts together on groomed terrain and then in the bumps.
Yes … technique is vital in the bumps. But tactics are also crucial. This means learning how and where to start a turn on each mogul, and the different routes through the moguls.
The techniques in Bumps for Boomers also emphasize:
These techniques comprise the “core” of The Bumps For Boomers Program.
Transform Your Skiing in Just 4 Days in Aspen
BUMPS FOR BOOMERS ® is a 4-day mogul skiing clinic that takes place on Aspen Mountain in Aspen, Colorado.
Founded in 2001, the core of the program is a unique methodology that helps skiers build the skills needed in moguls, powder, and off-piste terrain.
BUMPS FOR BOOMERS® will help you…
There’s an emphasis on low-impact techniques which are easier on the knees, muscles, and back plus eliminate the need for super-fast reflexes.
Joe Nevin was an Apple executive. He worked for Apple for 12 years during the “Think Different” years.
After leaving Apple, he moved to the Aspen area and became a ski instructor.
He quickly noticed that intermediate skiers were struggling in the moguls.
So he started an all-new program called “Bumps for Boomers.” He identified key techniques and tactics that accelerated progress. Thus … in 4 days, he helped skiers from all walks of life, and (mostly) baby boomers, move from the blue runs to the black runs.
The first participants arrived in Aspen in 2001 and since then, thousands of skiers have graduated from the Bumps for Boomers program and totally transformed their skiing.
In 2023, Joe “handed the baton” to Bob Mattice and Nancy Hummel, both experienced instructors with The Ski and Snowboard Schools of Aspen/Snowmass
The instructors in Bumps for Boomers are expert skiers who have a passion for bumps and off-piste skiing. They also have a passion for sharing their knowledge and helping intermediate skiers experience the joy of black diamond terrain.
Bob Mattice, a veteran PSIA Level 3 ski instructor, brings a wealth of experience to the Bumps for Boomers program where he has been a coach for 18 years. With a career that began in 1983, Bob has held prestigious roles such as Director of Skiing at Hunter Mountain and Ski School Director at Purgatory Resort in Durango Colorado. He recently became a partner in the leadership of Bumps for Boomers. Since moving to Aspen in 2004, he has been dedicated to teaching skiers of all levels, specializing in mogul and powder skiing. He often works with students to safely explore new and challenging terrain.
Bob’s experience of over 40 years of teaching skiing and his fun personal style makes him exceptionally skilled at helping skiers master mogul and powder skiing. His extensive experience and unique teaching methods focus on improving balance, control, and efficiency, all while minimizing joint impact and fatigue. Bob excels at demystifying challenging terrain, helping skiers build confidence and control, making it possible for them to enjoy moguls and powder with ease.
Outside of skiing, Bob enjoys a rich family life with his wife and two grown sons. His interests include music, reading, fitness, hiking, camping, road and mountain biking. During the summer months, he can often be found on the beaches of Hawaii. Bob’s diverse interests and lifelong commitment to skiing make him a well-rounded and passionate instructor.
Coach Nancy learned to ski as an adult when she moved to Colorado. This gives her a unique perspective with her students, especially those who started skiing when they were adults. Nancy taught skiing for 10 years at Breckenridge before moving to the Roaring Fork Valley. She has taught at AspenSnowmass since 2013. She recently became a partner in the leadership of Bumps for Boomers.
Nancy loves skiing bumps and working with people to increase their confidence and skills. She brings humor, passion for skiing and love of teaching to Bumps for Boomers. She has an engaging, fun rapport with her clients and is always supportive and knowledgeable in her coaching.
In addition to skiing, Nancy loves to bike, hike, do Pilates and soak in the hot springs. She lives with her husband, Mark and dog, Aura.
Bumps For Boomers coach Larry Feher is a veteran ski instructor with PSIA Level 3 certification and has been teaching skiing since 1971. His experience includes assignments at Jackson Hole, Bridger Bowl, Taos and Red River. Larry has been teaching skiing in Aspen since 1994.
Larry knows a thing or two about aging joints and fitness. He played football and rugby in college and spent six years in NYC as a high school varsity football and rugby coach. He was a varsity football coach at Bozeman High School while earning his Master’s degree.
Larry has a great sense of humor and leaves his clients with not only new and improved skiing but several new jokes and interesting memories!
Larry received his BS from Columbia University in Industrial Engineering, his MS in Health and Physical Education from Montana State and a Ph.D. from the University of New Mexico. He has been certified as a Health-fitness Instructor since 1989 by the American College of Sports Medicine.
His outdoor interests include road and mountain biking, golf, and riding motorcycles with friends and his wife Lorraine.
Dina Belmonte is a PSIA Level 3 ski pro with nearly 40 years’ experience at Aspen Snowmass. She has served in several leadership positions with the Ski and Snowboard Schools of AspenSnowmass: first as the Children’s Coordinator at Snowmass, followed by a decade as the Ski School Manager for the entire Snowmass school. She has returned to teaching full time for the past 15 seasons and is delighted to share her passion and knowledge with guests of all ages and abilities across the four mountains. Her fun and energetic personality are appreciated by our many guests.
Dina moved from NJ to attend CU Boulder where she earned her BA degree. Once she experienced the mountains of Colorado, she never looked back to the east, especially not the city! Dina lives in Basalt with her longtime boyfriend, cat and dog. She has one adult son who is a college student. Dina loves to explore the mountains including winter hut trips, and hiking to remote lakes and unnamed peaks. She enjoys overseas travel, seeking out adventures in a new country at every opportunity. She also enjoys baking, vegetable gardening and participating in a variety of cultural events that Aspen has to offer including concerts, live performances, lectures, and art openings.
Alan Bush is a highly experienced ski instructor with over four decades of teaching under his belt. He began his ski teaching career in Aspen in 1980 and he is a PSIA level 3 ski professional with specialized training in teaching beginners, kids, and adults of all ages and abilities. His extensive experience makes him a valuable asset to the Bumps for Boomers program where he has been a dedicated instructor for many years.
Students will find Alan’s approach to mogul skiing both reassuring and effective. His method focuses on reducing anxiety and building confidence, tailoring his approach to student needs and allowing skiers to tackle challenging terrain with ease. Alan’s teaching emphasizes balance, control, and efficiency, ensuring that his students can safely enjoy skiing well into their later years.
Outside of skiing, Alan has a rich and varied life. Born in Athens, Georgia, he earned a BS in Physics from Stanford University where he also worked at the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center. He later moved to Boulder, Colorado, and then to Aspen, where he found his true home, family and calling. Alan enjoys a range of activities, including tennis, hiking, camping, mountain biking, traveling and pickleball. He also stays connected to the world of science, astronomy, physics, astrophysics along with current events. Alan was married to his beloved wife Lisa, who passed away in 2023, for nearly three decades and has two talented sons both now in their 20s. His diverse interests and life experiences enrich his teaching, making him a well-rounded and engaging instructor.
Bumps for Boomers Coach Susan Lee grew up in the “Mitten” State of Michigan. She has been a PSIA Level 3 ski pro with Aspen Skiing Company since 2007 and has a lifetime of mogul and powder experience gained at various resorts across the US. Susan has a fun personality and exudes energy and passion for skiing that is contagious.
Susan started her sporting career as a US Figure Skating Association Freestyle and Dance double Gold Medalist, adding avid tennis player, scrappy golfer, passionate pickle baller, hiker, and road biker to her list of sporting endeavors along the way. Downhill skiing holds the top position on this list!
Susan earned a BA in Biology from Northwestern University, and then worked in Marketing Management for IBM in Chicago. She is married to an equally adventurous husband and has two grown children who are also keen skiers and snowboarders.
Lisa Waldman is a PSIA Level 3 certified/kids’ accredited instructor who has been teaching for the Aspen Skiing company since 1988. She moved to town in 1986 directly out of college upon graduation from University of Florida. After taking a couple of ski vacations during high school, she knew she had found her passion and decided that skiing would be her future as soon as she received her degree. Little did she know, growing up on the tennis courts in Florida that she would make a career out of teaching skiing, but life has a funny way of evolving.
Lisa has lived with her significant other for over 37 years. She has no children but finds her joy in teaching other’s kids on the mountains as well as those who are young at heart. In the summer, she can be found on her mountain or road bike or on the many hiking trails in our gorgeous valley. Mix in some concerts, plays, ballets, and the summer is complete!
BUMPS FOR BOOMERS coach and founder Joe Nevin grew up as a Army brat and followed the typical pattern of moving from base to base. Joe was born in PA. then spent time living on Army bases in TX, LA and CA. He earned his undergraduate degree at USC and an M.S. in Management from the Sloan School of Management at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. We’re pretty sure he’s the only M.I.T. graduate who ‘grew up’ to be a ski instructor.
Joe began his career at a High-Tech startup, then worked as a management consultant in the Information Technology field followed by seven years in Banking. He returned to the High-Tech industry in 1979 when Andy Grove recruited him to work at Intel. In 1985 Apple sought his services and, after “surviving” an interview with Steve Jobs, Joe spent the next 12 years at Apple before retiring from Corporate America in 1997.
After retirement Joe started a 2nd career to follow his passion for skiing. Having previously taught skiing at Alpine Meadows in Lake Tahoe, he and his wife Nancy moved to Aspen in 1998 where he began teaching for the Aspen Skiing Company and subsequently founded the BUMPS FOR BOOMERS program.
| 4 Day Bumps for Boomers Clinic Dates | Regular Price |
|---|---|
| December 2025 | |
| December 9, 10 and 11 and 12, 2025 (Tues-Fri) | $2,525 |
| December 16, 17, 18 and 19, 2025 (Tues-Fri) | $2,525 |
| January 2026 | |
| January 8, 9, 10 and 11 (Thurs-Sun) | $2,525 |
| January 19, 20, 21 and 22 (Mon-Thurs) | $2,525 |
| February 2026 | |
| February 9, 10, 11 and 12 (Mon-Thurs) | $2,525 |
| BUMPS FOR BOOMERS MBA CLINIC DATE** | Regular Price |
|---|---|
| January/February 2026 | |
| January 30, January 31, February 1 (Fri-Sun) | $1,915 |
Yes … enrolling in Bumps for Boomers is a commitment … a commitment to becoming a totally different skier in one of the most sought-after skiing destinations in the world.
When Joe Nevin started Bumps for Boomers in 2001, he focused on a demographic: Baby Boomers. Thus the name of the program.
However, since that very first group, skiers of all ages have enjoyed the program. So … we currently accept adult skiers of all ages in Bumps for Boomers.
Is The Program A Good Fit For Me?
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Why have skiers from across the world come to Aspen for Bumps for Boomers? Here are just a few of the reasons …
Skiers who have participated in Bumps for Boomers discover it’s an amazing value. Why?
Since 2001, Bumps For Boomers has called Aspen home. The program takes place on Aspen Mountain, a great mountain to learn how to ski bumps with grace, athleticism, and control.
Aspen mountain offers a wide variety of terrain from perfect blue groomers to super-steep mogul terrain. The mountain provides the perfect introduction to successful mogul skiing. It is remarkably uncrowded so there’s ample room to build your skills.
The Town
Aspen is a classic ski town and provides a wide range of housing and restaurants from comfortable moderately-priced chalets to condos to five-star hotels. Eating options range from local favorites to some of the world’s most famous restaurants.
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