Chris Oggerino began his ski career as a young kid with a brief racing career in Zurich Switzerland in their Junior League. The experience cemented his love of the sport and provided early opportunities to help others with their skiing. Prior to his adult career in software technology Chris raced NCAA. 17 years ago, Chris began a side career teaching skiing at both Sky Tavern and Mt. Rose where he is currently the Trainer of Instructors. Chris has accomplished certifications as a PSIA instructor including Level 3 Alpine, Level 2 Children, Level 2 Seniors and Level 1 Freestyle certifications. We’re excited to have Chris join our team! He will be coaching Tuesday, Thursdays and Saturdays.
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Kris Buttenberg, at Biste Technologies, has invented a truly one-of-a-kind experience in South Reno. It’s as close to skiing as you can get in the heat of a Nevada summer and we are working with him to provide access to SBA athletes over the summer. The machine demands ankle flexion and the activa… Read more
Eric Harlow – Director of Alpine Programs, Sugar Bowl Academy
If anyone is looking to improve their skiing skills (or just learn to ski!), I highly recommend reaching out to Kris Buttenberg at Biste Technologies, LLC in Reno! Training on the Biste system was invaluable to Emma, not only as she worked to return to snow from her knee injury, but also to really g… Read more
Amy Wilcox Lawson
Kris has a great combination of friendly motivation, technical assessment, and personalized instruction that creates real skill development. He has a fun style that keeps people relaxed and improving.
Sarah Cooper – Adventurous Sports
Working with Kris on the ski desk was by far the best ski learning experience I’ve had. He obviously really knows his stuff and is able to communicate it well. Skiing on the deck gave me much more intense practice and with him right there watching, he could see exactly what I was doing when and coul… Read more
Joe Hudson
We tried out this endless ski slope a few weeks ago and it was fantastic. It was the next best thing to being on snow and in one session I felt like I worked out this weird right leg under edging thing I could not put my finger on all winter. ‘Their’ alpine race watches and instructs, it’s very int… Read more
Jana Klein
I have been skiing for four years, but have not been very confident. I signed up for lessons with Kris to address skill, control, and safe form. I have only had one lesson so far and I can’t believe the improvement! I already feel like I have a great deal more control on the slopes. Plus, I’m no… Read more
Rebekah Bogard
My wife and I saw the article on Biste in the RGJ. We had plateaued in our skiing ability — basically being stuck at the “Advanced-minus” level for the last several years. We were ready and eager to take it to the next level. We had tried “on the mountain” lessons but were frustrated that in a one-h… Read more
Tom Jones
It was great learning snowboarding with Kris! I cannot wait for the next lesson again.
Xuefan
Kris Buttenberg is a fabulous ski instructor. He is friendly and professional, and excellent at helping me progress quickly with fun and challenging lesson plans. He built a wonderful “Biste,” an inclined treadmill that makes it possible to ski and learn faster, even during the off season. I h… Read more
Elaine D.
So so Happy! I’m getting it! Spent time going down Kit Carson yesterday and I could actually feel the skills, and could go back and forth many many times over(not just three!) I was swooshing and it felt natural, secondary! My hubby even said I finally looked relaxed while skiing correctly! Brian is… Read more
Jeni Root
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