Callaghan Country Personnel

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Brad Sills - President

After arriving in Whistler in 1974, Brad spent four years working as a Forest Ranger with the Provincial government.

While employed with the Forest Service, Brad was active in creating the early access routes to such popular recreation sites as Meager Creek Hot Springs and the Joffre Lakes Provincial Park.

Whirlwind Homes Ltd.
In 1979 Brad started Whirlwind Homes Ltd., a Whistler-based construction and development company which has gone on to win numerous design awards for the unique and prestigious residences that his team creates from scratch.

In 1981 Brad was introduced to the Upper Callaghan Valley by close friend, Nic Slater who had started to build a log cabin in the area to facilitate overnight ski touring.

The Beginning of Callaghan Country
Through protracted effort, the company, then called Mad River Nordic Skiing Enterprises, was finally successful in acquiring a land tenure for the purposes of developing and operating a comprehensive Nordic centre focusing on commercial backcountry recreation.

Since that time, Brad has skillfully applied his knowledge of building and forestry to enhance the operation, working tirelessly towards the company’s vision: to build the most renowned, respected, and sought-after mountain adventure wilderness resort in the world.

Community Involvement
Brad is active in the community and has sat on the Protected Area Strategy Committee as well as the Mountain Rescue Task Force for BC. He was also an early supporter of the Friends of the Olympic Bid. He has been a team member of the Whistler Search & Rescue since 1976 and currently presides as a senior SAR Manager.

Brad resides in Black Tusk Village with his wife, Pixie and their two teenage sons.