SKI WITH GREG & LEARN TO SKI LIKE A PRO!
ABOUT GREG MAINIS – Palisades Tahoe
The exhilaration I get every time I go skiing has lasted my entire life. The ability to share my expertise with others led me to become a PSIA-certified ski instructor, CARV instuctor and guide. At Palisades Tahoe I get to work with a client or family on their goals and aspirations for skiing. Together we work on learning a new move, skiing a better mogul line, or going to the next level.
Whether it’s your first time on skis, want to perfect your bump technique, cut lines on a powder day or treat your family to an awesome day on the slopes with a certified instructor; I am here to provide you with the best skiing experience possible.
At the age of 5, my Dad took me to Squaw Valley (now Palisades Tahoe) to teach me how to ski. It became a lifelong passion. During the early freestyle craze I competed in mogul competition.
Next, I was introduced to the powder 8 competition and qualified with my partner for The Powder 8 World Championships placing top three, six out of seven times.
Today you can find me at the place I have loved my entire life, one of North America’s most renowned ski destinations Palisades Tahoe Ski Resort formerly Squaw Valley in Lake Tahoe, CA.
Ski Instruction/Guide Services
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Ski Smarter with CARV
As a CARV Instructor, I can help you understand your CARV data and turn it into meaningful progress. We’ll demystify your numbers, identify what matters most, and prioritize the changes that will raise your Ski IQ score—and your on-snow performance.
Using your CARV insights, we’ll identify the biggest opportunities for improvement and focus on the changes that deliver the greatest gains—on snow and in your Ski IQ score.
Benefits of requesting a professional Instructor/Guide like Greg?
Are you looking for someone to help you ski better? Are black diamond runs something that is terrifying? Have you stayed away from moguls because they seem too challenging? Do you ski on the tails of your skis in powder? If you answered YES to any of the above, then look no farther – Greg Mainis is your instructor!
Greg is a seasoned professional ski instructor at Palisades Tahoe. He has spent his whole life skiing there. If it’s your first day on skis, relax, Greg will walk you through how to make a wedge turn. If you and the kids want a day skiing together, let him work with the whole family. Want a break? Let Greg teach the kids for the afternoon, they will be to zooming down the hill by days end.
advanced skiers
For the accomplished skier, have Greg work on your mogul technique or have him show you what a carve turn feels like going down Shirley Lake. Let your mind go and let a PSIA certificated professional instructor like Greg raise your confidence where ever you want to ski. There is a lot of pressure on a powder day for the reward of first tracks.
Families & Groups
Let Greg take you or your group of up to 5 out and bypass the lift lines. Better still, he can show you the hidden areas that will give you the best powder experience. Greg can be your tour guide or your tail gunner, so if you do fall, he’ll be there to get you up and running again. Decades of powder skiing here has given him the expertise to put you on the right powder terrain for maximum FUN!!!
Greg Mainis is here to advance your confidence and technique
to provide the best skiing experience possible.
Ski With Greg Boot Studio
The Final 20%: Where Precision Boot Fitting Transforms Performance
Most boot fitters focus on comfort and a quick, happy customer. That’s fine — but it’s only the beginning.
A general boot fitting corrects about 80% of comfort issues, yet delivers only about 20% of your true performance potential.
At The Ski With Greg Boot Studio, we specialize in that last 20% — the expert-level fine-tuning that unlocks 80% of your performance gains.
It’s where science, feel, and experience come together to make your boots—and your skiing—work in perfect harmony.
Precision Fit. Balanced Stance. Maximum Response. At Ski With Greg Boot Studio, we go beyond basic boot fitting to deliver true performance alignment.Through meticulous stance evaluation, shell and liner modification, and custom footbed design, we bring every element into balance—so your skis react instantly and efficiently to every move.This is not retail boot fitting.This is performance engineering for skiers who demand more.
ASK ABOUT CUTOM FOOTBEDS
Enhance your skiing experience with Greg’s custom footbeds! Say goodbye to discomfort, heel lift, and cold, tired feet—and say hello to all-day comfort, control, and confidence on the slopes. Whether you’re a weekend warrior or a dedicated skier, Greg’s custom footbeds offer the support and stability you need to elevate your performance.
Schedule your fitting with Greg today, and feel the difference custom footbeds can make this season!