OUR CREW

A man with a mustache wearing sunglasses, a helmet, and outdoor gear takes a selfie with snow-covered mountain peaks in the background.

Originally from Michigan, he moved out west at 17 to pursue a life of adventure. First landing in Colorado, where he worked as a lift operator for 4 winters, while raft guiding down the Arkansas river during the summer months.

He then found climbing and let that lifestyle guide him to where he is today. After learning the ropes, he got into rope access work, painting 100’ to 2,000’ AM/FM communication towers nationwide. On his first tower, he looked at his climbing partner who got him the job and said “man, this is fun, but we should be painting ski lifts!”

Well 6 years later with the help of his beautiful wife, Alina, Teton Tower Painting was born, and now they are back on the road painting lift lines nationwide!

JAKE SHAFER

BAYLEY PHILLIPS

My name in Bayley Phillips. I'm based out of Bozeman, MT. In the summers you'll most likely find me on a bicycle riding the bike park or getting lost on backcountry epics. I can be spotted at any kitchen dwellers show around southwest montana grooving to my favorite galaxy grass tunes. Once the snow starts falling, I'm back in ski bum mode and spend everyday of the season at Bridger Bowl and touring until the snow is gone.

ZAZU

Professional fun haver, mountain climber, and treat lover. Watch your knees when I come to greet you, I lean in for my hugs!

A woman smiling outdoors on a snowy field, wearing a hat, puffy jacket, and earrings, with a mountain range in the background.

ALINA HOLLIS

Alina, the co-founder of Teton tower painting, was raised in Kansas. She joined the Marine Corps straight out of high school, where she gained invaluable leadership experience, discipline, and a deep respect for teamwork and perseverance.

After completing her service, Alina explored a variety of fields — from restaurant work and gardening to river guiding and broadcast tower painting. It was in the tower industry that she and her husband, Jake, honed their rope access techniques and developed expertise in specialized steel coating systems. With over a decade of combined experience working at heights, they channeled that knowledge and work ethic into founding Teton Tower Painting.

Drawn to the ski industry by her love of mountain culture, Alina saw ski lift painting as the perfect blend of craftsmanship, technical precision, and outdoor adventure. She values the sense of community that comes with resort life, from skiing and mountain biking to the connections built through shared experiences on the slopes.

Outside of work, Alina can often be found biking with Zazu (the company’s energetic four-legged mascot) slacklining, climbing, skiing, or relaxing with a good book. She brings a balance of professionalism and easygoing energy to every project, guided by a commitment to detail, safety, and pride in her craft.

ALEX MORLEY

Born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah spending every moment I could skiing, biking, and climbing in the Wasatch. I also enjoy disc golf and hand mending old gear. I have been working up Big Cottonwood Canyon at Brighton Resort since I was fourteen and I hope to stay in the ski industry the rest of my life.