Tom Spiess
Where did you grow up? Denver, CO, and Bountiful, UT
How long have you worked for PSIA-AASI? Since January 2003
What's your favorite personal item in your office? Coffee mug
What’s your favorite daily ritual at work? Closing the vault
Other faves:
- Travel destination: San Francisco
- Current TV show: The Office
- Movie: Seven Samurai
- Sports team: Denver Broncos
- Board game: Scrabble
- Food: Steak
- Beverage: Single Malt
- Color: Blue
- Run: Outhouse, Mary Jane
- On-mountain restaurant: Cafeteria at Loveland Basin; just don’t try the chili.
- Off-mountain restaurant: Kermit's, at the bottom of Floyd Hill
- Ski or riding destination: A-Basin
Name one unusual talent you possess: X-ray vision
What’s something that not many people know about you? I can shoot three bottles tossed up in the air.
What would you say to someone not involved in snowsports to encourage him or her to try skiing or riding? I know this pro who’s just dying to teach you.
What animated or cartoon character do you most identify with? Jonny Quest
What do you typically eat for breakfast? Two pancakes, two eggs, two pieces of bacon, two sausages, and some juice, and some milk
What song title best describes a typical day of work at PSIA-AASI? “We Are the Champions,” by Queen
Who are your favorite bands or musicians? Pink Floyd, Beatles
Coolest place you have ever been: Kauai
What’s your best snowsports memory? Crashing at the Trappist monastery in Snowmass. Slept on their gift-shop floor.
Top three off-snow activities:
1) Golf
2) Mountain biking
3) Windsurfing
Describe your first ski/ride outfit: Levis and a sweater
What’s your favorite flavor of Lifesaver? Red
What’s your snowsports goal? To ski the deep.





