Erica Backhus

Teacher

Erica graduated from the University of Colorado, Boulder with a BA in International Affairs and concentration in Global Environmental Affairs. During her academic career, she also spent significant time in Latin America immersing herself in different cultures and learning Spanish and is passionate about sharing that with her students. Throughout her career she has worked in environmental policy at the state level and on a Congressional campaign during the 2020 election cycle. She is no stranger to the Tahoe ski community and grew up competitively skiing. Most recently, Erica spent 4 years coaching the Palisades Tahoe Freeride Team.