Alumni Spotlight: Alex Oberg ’10
From the Classroom to the Colorado Peaks, A Life of Adventure and Service
Alex Oberg, a 2010 St. Anne’s graduate, has followed an adventurous and impactful path since her school days. Now working for the Beaver Creek Ski Patrol and Eagle County Paramedics, she reflects the school’s values of community, curiosity, faith, compassion, and humility in her professional life. Her journey is one of resilience, growth, and a passion for helping others.
Alex’s career wasn’t a straightforward one. She began in government and later moved into commercial real estate, but eventually found herself drawn to the mountains. Volunteering with the ski patrol at Loveland Ski Area sparked her love for outdoor work and hands-on problem-solving. “Being outside and skiing, tinkering and playing with your hands—it just clicked,” she reflects. When the pandemic hit, she moved to the mountains full-time, joining Beaver Creek Ski Resort. Five years into the job, she enjoys the diverse challenges of ski patrol, from avalanche mitigation to helping tourists. “It’s a lot of fun,” she says with a smile.
One of her new and exciting endeavors is training Bridger, a black Labrador puppy who is on the path to becoming a certified avalanche rescue dog. Alex finds the process both eye-opening and fulfilling, adding to her already multifaceted career.
Working in a male-dominated industry comes with its challenges, and Alex is candid about facing bias from both inside the field and the public. “You’ll have people look around and ask, ‘How are you going to get me down this mountain?’” Yet, Alex has thrived, thanks in part to the support of her fellow women on the ski patrol. “Our director is a woman, which is really inspiring,” she says, emphasizing the importance of creating opportunities for more women to join the field.
Alongside her ski patrol duties, Alex is a with Eagle County Paramedics, working 48-hour shifts responding to 911 calls. She finds the work fulfilling, especially as she serves her own community. She is currently pursuing her paramedic certification, with long-term plans to expand her scope in emergency medicine and possibly attend medical school.
The strong bonds she has formed with her teammates are one of the most rewarding parts of her ski patrol career. “The coolest part is going through your career with the same group of people,” she says. Her rookie class of four became her best friends, creating a tight-knit group that continues to support one another. This sense of community mirrors the values she first experienced at St. Anne’s.
Community was a big part of St. Anne’s, and I’ve taken that feeling with me. If I don’t find that sense of community in the work or the people I’m surrounded by, I move on until I do.
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This approach has been ingrained in her since childhood and remains central to how she lives her life.
Curiosity has also been a driving force in Alex’s career. Reflecting on her work as a ski patrol member and, she shares that moments of challenge constantly push her to learn more and improve her skills. “You have to be curious about everything,” she says. “Learning and understanding the world around you makes you better at what you do.” Alex credits St. Anne’s for fostering this mindset. “They made learning fun and engaging,” she says. "Some of the best teachers I’ve ever had were at St. Anne’s, even through college. They were compassionate, made learning accessible, and always encouraged curiosity." That foundation in lifelong learning is something she carries with her in every role she takes on, striving to constantly improve and stay engaged with the world around her.
Alex credits St. Anne’s with instilling both a strong sense of community and a lifelong love of learning, both of which have influenced her career. Curiosity drives her to continuously improve, while compassion and humility guide her in high-stress situations. She believes in meeting people where they are, showing them grace, and never assuming she knows everything, always staying open to learning.
Looking ahead, Alex aims to advance her medical career and explore new opportunities in ski patrol. Whether responding to emergencies or mitigating avalanches, she remains dedicated to serving her community and living the values she learned at St. Anne’s. Through every challenge, Alex embodies curiosity, compassion, and humility, making her not only a skilled professional but also a role model for others.