Bostjan Brzin is a former professional ski jumper, mountain guide, and founder of No Bad Weather (NBW) in New York City.

I grew up on snow — skis, snowboards, and ski jumps were part of my life from the very beginning. I started ski jumping at the age of six and went on to compete for more than a decade on the Slovenian National Team, including seasons on the World Cup circuit. Even today, after more than 40 years on snow, I still aim for 100+ days each season while based in New York City.

After retiring from professional ski jumping, my focus naturally shifted toward freeride skiing, snowboarding, and mountain guiding. I hold ISIA Trainer Level 3+ certifications (since 2004), AIARE Avalanche certifications, and am a certified U.S. Ski & Snowboard Freeski coach. Over the years, I’ve guided and explored some of the world’s most iconic mountain regions, including Alaska’s Chugach Mountains, Mont Blanc, the Italian Dolomites, Japan, British Columbia, Colorado, Utah, Lake Tahoe, Switzerland, France, Austria, Sweden, Norway, the Tatras, and the Slovenian Alps, as well as lesser-traveled regions across the Balkans and Caucasus.

In 2007, after years of teaching children worldwide, I founded ProSkiSchool, a professional ski academy in Slovenia. Together with Vanja Matijevec — one of Slovenia’s most respected ski coaches and former Head Alpine Coach for the Austrian, Slovenian, and Japanese National Teams — we developed a unique five-step teaching method that has been implemented in ski resorts across Europe, Japan, Colorado, Utah, and Lake Tahoe.

Those years of coaching, travel, and expedition experience shaped the philosophy that still guides me today:

Respect the mountain first.

That principle is at the heart of NBW. Our approach is holistic — not just teaching skiing or snowboarding, but building resilience, confidence, discipline, and joy in the outdoors.

My passion for the mountains naturally expanded into mountain biking. In winter, I wanted to climb to ski down; in summer, I wanted to climb to ride down. That path led me to become a Level 3 Mountain Bike Instructor and Guide in Europe and earn the internationally recognized PMBI (Professional Mountain Bike Instructor) certification in Whistler, Canada.

Today, as founder of NBW, I lead our snow programs and work alongside trusted local experts. Many of them became close friends through years of chasing waves together in the cold waters of Rockaway Beach. Together, we bring an authentic mountain-sport culture and high-level coaching environment to kids growing up in New York City.

My expectations are high because that is how I was raised — always improve, always aim higher. I want NBW athletes to progress, stay motivated, and grow not only as skiers and riders, but as people who respect the mountain, support each other, and value hard work.

We keep our programs intentionally small and focused. Quality, progression, safety, and good vibes always come first.

Here you can find more about my career experiences.