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MEET THE CALGARY CREW
Whether it's laps in the resort, hitting backcountry objectives or starting up the aprés - we all love skiing and believe that real paradise can be found in the mountains. We are a small - dynamic crew of like-minded folks who truly care for what we do. We appreciate partnering with other locals for events/collaborations and are always open to new ideas from customers. If you see us on the hill, please don't hesitate to stop and say hi!
FOUNDER & SKI ENGINEER
Cam loves to sail, hike, swim, run, bike, and travel. Cam will try any activity, as long as he isn't sitting still. When the snow in the mountains is mediocre you can find Cam in the Prairies, flying around attached to his kite and snowboard.
Cameron Brodrick
MARKETING, SALES, AND EVENTS
Ethan is a Sasky who's had enough of the flatlands and moved to the mountains. Catch Ethan at demo days, Paradise events, and behind our Social Media. When he's not skiing, he's hiking, trail running, and travelling.
Ethan Shaheen
Ski & Snowboard Graphic Design
Austin is a User Experience Designer with an obsession for all things skiing. When he's not skiing with his friends or coaching for the Calgary Freeriderz, you can find him at his desk working to create exceptional web, graphic, and user experiences.
Austin Coll
HEART AND SOUL OF PARADISE
With an unparalleled love for the mountains, Paradise Riders spread the stoke like no other; laid back and friendly... unless it's a powder day. From serious competitors to weekend warriors, this crew kicks ass. For them, any day on snow is #anotherdayinparadise.
Paul's a Whitefish local with a background as a volunteer with the Flathead Avalanche Center. He's well on his way to making guiding a year-round profession and has some big backcountry missions planned! Check him out on the VICE TOURs this season.
IG: @paulfotter
Paul Fotter
Haley is an all-around athlete where she represented Canada in the Tokyo 2020/2021 Olympics in the sport of Canoe Slalom. Born and raised in Calgary and now living in Canmore she plays in the mountains at every opportunity. Check out her feed and follow along this season! It's going to be wild!
IG: @haleydanski
Haley Daniels
Justin is a Valemount BC local and dedicated skier. He's worked as a patroller all over the world and is dedicated to helping others experience the mountains. Catch him in the backcountry of BC this season.
IG: @justinhachmann
Justin Hachmann
Brooke is a fellow flatlander who learned to ride on a literal garbage dump-turned ski hill in central SK. When she outgrew shredding paper, she moved out west to shred some real terrain. When she’s not on a mission to fit an average person's 7-day vacation into one weekend she is helping farmers grow their best crops. Her friends don’t understand how she does it all, but like she says “it’s hard being off when you’re always on”.
IG: @brooke_andy
Brooke Anderson
Kevin is a man of many hats! He's currently a volunteer patroller at Crystal Mountain, a Ph.D. student, and a backcountry/ski mountaineering enthusiast! Catch Kevin attending the University of Washington classes in the morning and tagging peaks by the afternoon.
IG: @kdohreg_16
Kevin Doherty-Regalia
A volunteer wildfire fighter by summer and splitboarding mountain guide by winter - Erin is outside in nature all year long!
IG: @erin_kubian
Erin Kubian
A freeride ski coach of ULLR Big Mountain - Jeremy hits the slopes all winter and trains for aerials in the off-season. He's constantly spreading the stoke, sharing his passion for the sport, and helping those around him improve!
IG: @jeremyjacques7
Jeremy Jacques
An athlete for the Castle Mountain Freestyle Club, Ainsley is a regular at her home mountain, Pass Powderkeg, as well as Castle Mountain Resort. Catch Ainsley crushing ski comps across Alberta and BC this season! When she's not skiing, she's running or biking.
IG: @gorbi_gorlz
Ainsley Harriott
Originally from Boston, Zach is a passionate freeride skier who not only competes but also coaches for Team Summit Colorado. On top of that, he's a Filmer/Photographer for Coalition Media.
IG: @coloradokid2021
Zach Abend
A mountain enthusiast, Jenn is always finding new peaks. One of the first ever Paradise Athletes, find her skiing resorts and the backcountry of Alberta and BC. Outside of ski season, she's always finding beautiful hikes and camping spots.
IG: @jennm4rtin
Jenn Martin
Brody is a Crowsnest Pass local who's shredding all season long at Pass Powderkeg and Castle Mountain. He's a competitive Castle Freerider and is constantly pushing the boundaries. When he's not skiing, find him tearing it up on his bike.
IG: @brodyharriott
Brody Harriott
An Idaho native who's now based in Colorado, Rachel works in the ski industry and is a self-proclaimed "Woo Girl" constantly spreading the stoke.
IG: @rachelelane
Rachel Lane
Based in Sandpoint, Idaho, Blayne is a competitive freerider who's constantly pushing the limits at his home resort, Schweitzer. When he's not on the slopes, Blayne's playing football or lacrosse.
IG: @blaynek88
Blayne Kanning
WHAT IS UP SHREDDERS? My names Maranda Minogue. Skiing is my passion and my life fuel. I’ve been an instructor for 7 years and have worked as a ski technician and in management roles within the ski industry. I’m a freerider predominately, but I dabble in many facets of skiing. I love to share my passion, knowledge, and excitement with everyone. If you ever spot me on the slopes, don’t be afraid to come say what’s up!!
IG: @marandaisntreal
Maranda Del Rae Minogue
An Engineering student at the University of Alberta, Chase is a passionate mountain enthusiast who spends his weekends chasing powder in the winter and crushing mountain bike trails in the summer - he's never afraid to hop in his truck and drive to get to the slopes. When he's not at school or in the mountains, he's working at a local ski & bike shop.
IG: @iamchaselaforce
CHASE LAFORCE
A passionate skier with a talent for photography and filmmaking, Dustin is constantly capturing beautiful scenery and action shots around Mt. Hood and the Mt. Hood Meadows. Check out his photography business here. Whether he's in the backcountry or hitting the half-pipe - Dustin always has skis on his feet!
IG: @dustinkephart
Dustin Kephart
A year-round skier, Ethan is based out of Jasper where he competes on the Jasper Freeride team with his home mountain being Marmot Basin. He competes in slopestyle, big air, half pipe, moguls, and all-mountain. Follow Ethan on IG and try to keep up!
IG: @skier__4
Ethan Braucht
Hi! My name is Talance Kalmakoff and I am from Maidstone, Saskatchewan. Skiing is my one true love and would do it every day if I could. Since I can't you can find me on a ball diamond throughout spring and early summer. My favourite hill is Marmot Basin. Moguls is my main discipline but I love halfpipe too!
Talance Kalmakoff
Nate currently lives in the Bow Valley, and can be found on either very fat or very skinny skis wherever the snow is. He grew up in Edmonton and spent 13 years competing full time in biathlon. Nate now works at Banff Sunshine Village in the Information Technology department, and also coaches biathlon.
IG: @nategerwing
Nate Gerwing
My name is Nolan. I am 15 years old and I have been skiing since I was two. I am a part of the ULLR Big Mountain Ski Club based out of Lake Louise, Alberta. This is my fourth season in the club and I compete in big mountain competition's in B.C. and Alberta. I love to rip the backside of Louise. If you ever at the Lake and want to join me, hit me up on insta.
IG: @delrium_skiing1
Nolan Jacques
Josh is a skier who goes big no matter if it's in the backcountry or the park. Catch Josh at Panorama Resort where he is completing his Millwright Apprenticeship or in Rogers Pass where he's hunting for pillows.
IG: @joshcorns08
Josh Corns
Teighan is southern bell from Lethbridge, Alberta. She’s been skiing from the time she could walk, and grew up as Castle Mountain kid. Teighan works as a dietitian during the week, spends her weekends in the mountain hiking, skiing, and soaking it all up. She likes it steep and deep, and hopes to see you out there!
IG: @teighan_wilson
Teighan Wilson
His famous words- ‘Should I flip it?’ Henry Paul 21 years old, born in Manchester England. Henry skis to entertain! He charges all terrain with no fear looking to be the fastest around! Loves spending time in air, getting upside down and slashing deep pow. He is out to have as much fun as he can, pushing the VICE 105 to there limits!
IG: @henry_paul1
Henry Paul
She goes by Rae, Rach, RaeRae and Hey you. A retired Canadian team track athlete who traded spikes for sticks, she's here for a good time, and with the number of bails she takes, possibly not a long time. She knows time is precious so she's out to get after it. Big mountain missions, or a rippin resort day, she may not be the best skier on the mountain but you can bet she's having the best time doing it. Follow along for some leisure athlete laughs.
IG: @ma.life.belike
Rachel Machin
Spencer is a 15 year old competitive freestyle skier for the Castle Mountain Freestyle. When he isn't tearing up his home mountains Pass Powderkegor Castle Mountain, he's coaching mountain biking. Keep up with Spencer on his Instagramwhere he's always posting rad reels!
IG: @spencertagga
Spencer Taggart
Born in Alberta and raised in the Yukon, Jacob has been skiing since he was 4 years old. In the winter, Jacob can always be found in the park at Mt. Simatraining with the Yukon Freestyle Developmental Team. Jacob jumps at every chance to compete in Slopestyle and Big Air. Away from the slopes, Jacob spends most of his time mountain biking.
IG: @jjakee_r
Jacob Robertson
Kolby is an Alberta-born and raised former ski/snowboard tour guide who spent 10+ years guiding ski tours all over Canada and the US. Now a mom of 3 she runs her own marketing firm based out of the Alberta Rockies and spends her free time outdoors with her kids hiking year-round and hitting the slopes every week with her little ones. If you’re looking for Kolby just head for the mountains.
IG: @simplymodernkolby
Kolby Meyers
Hi! I’m Sam! I grew up skiing on the east coast USA, but now I ski in Switzerland. Leysin and Engelberg are my home mountains. You can catch me freeriding every time I ski. When the lines are long I grab my touring gear and scramble for a new peak.
IG: @srbuggy.90
Sam Buggy
Do you like Jazz music, because that's my first name! I have been sending it at Lake Louise & Sunshine for the last decade and now I want to see what the world has to offer! I hunt for steep terrain & deep powder even if it sometimes gets me in trouble. Nothing gets my heart racing faster than launching off a Phat cliff and reaching exhilarating speeds on my board!
IG: @jaz_ota
Jasroop Sahota
I am a 21-year-old skier from Calgary who loves every aspect of the sport, whether it’s skiing big steep couloirs, going on multi-day backcountry ski trips, summer skiing on glaciers in shorts or getting in the deepest powder possible, I love it all and nothing else compares!!
IG: @_chris_warren
Chris Warren
Native Vermonter who grew up ski racing but now spends his time chasing big lines mostly in the northeast. With a growing love for ski photography in the past 5 years, Ryan has spent a lot of time on snow in resort/backcountry getting the right shots. Skiing pow and dropping cliffs is his passion. He hopes to compete in his first IFSA comps in the coming season.
IG: @ryan__casale
Ryan Casale
Hey! My name is Austin, and I am an Electrical Engineer Tech by choice and a lover of the mountains and outdoors by nature. I was born in Edmonton, grew up in rural Saskatchewan, and now live in Vancouver! I started skiing at 12 years old, and have been touring western Canada for the past 5 seasons. My passion lies with free riding and backcountry skiing!
IG: @adventureswithaus
Austin Prystay
Dave grew up skiing in the Rockies of northern New Mexico and southern Colorado. Now based in the Pacific Northwest, he is a true weekend warrior who sleeps in his car to chase powder and explore North America one mountain at a time. When he is not skiing he is helping save lives as a poison control pharmacist.
IG: @dpadill1
David Padilla
I learned to ski as soon as I could walk. Born and started skiing in Quebec at Mont St Marie. Grew up Ski racing following in my family’s footsteps. Now creating my own path in free ride in pursuit of a free ride world tour spot whilst living in Whistler. Started a goggles company called Snoho Goggles. Love skiing!
IG: @fletchasmith
Fletcher Smith
I’m a Big Mountain Skier from Colorado. I thrive on chasing dramatic lines, always seeking the steepest slopes with adrenaline-pumping drops. I enjoy hiking and navigating tight trees in pursuit of my thrill-seeking adventures. As an official IFSA athlete, I aspire to compete at NorAms. I also enjoy downhill mountain bike racing, photography, rafting, hiking, and family time.
IG: @jackshreds_
Jack Humphrey
Matt loves anything to do with adventure, travel and photography. In winter he can be found behind the camera at Chatter Creek Cat Skiingmaking the guests look like pros or snowboarding around his home in Revelstoke. In summer he spends his time on trails, biking, hiking or backpacking and making trips back to his home province of Ontario for a dip in the Great Lakes.
IG: @timminsphotos
Matthew Timmins
Whether it’s a powder day or pure ice you will find James on the mountain, he’s looking to impress everyone this year with big airs and bigger risks. It’s the adrenaline keeping him going but it’s the fun that brings him back.
IG: @james_schriber3
James Schriber
Hi, my name is Nixon Read I am just like anyone else. Dude with a dream and a passion that burns inside me. My favourite food is steak cooked medium rare of course. I live to ski and snowboard. I also play hockey with a passion. Have fun And stay rad!
IG: @nixonread2
Nixon Read
My name is Phoenix Grassl, and I am a 15-year-old freestyle, and big mountain skier. I love adventure and backcountry skiing, but am also not afraid to throw down some tricks in the park!
IG: @phoenix____grassl
Phoenix Grassl
Born in Fernie, BC, was raised to hike, ski bike or take pictures every day. I choose to live my passions to the fullest. I will always take the challenging path down a run because I like a challenge. I love backcountry skiing too. It’s great to be out with a group scoping out lines and having a blast ripping up some powder!
IG: @tom_tom_cat_
Thomas Hopkins
Powered by cats and coffeHowdy, Calgary born and raised now living in the Bow Valley working as an avalanche technician at Sunshine Village and a trail builder in summer. I froth the pow, I live for the stoked and will see you on the lift or the skin track. When I’m not skiing, I’m ripping the DH trails of British Columbia.. priority one is having the most fun.
IG: @ry_theloose_guy
Ryan Short
I was born to be connected with the outdoors. During the winter you will find me skiing & instructing my local ski club. During the summer months, I compete for Team Xterra Triathlons!
IG: @xterra4life
Kyle Furlong
