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THE 2023/24 TEAMThe Callaghan Country team is a small and eclectic crew of mountain loving individuals. Understanding that we are in the business of happiness, our service comes with the unique personality and charm that makes a place memorable. All team members tend to wear multiple hats to pull off a successful winter season at Callaghan Country and you are likely to find us either smiling out of a deep gratitude for our mountain surroundings and the amazing work family we are a part of, or grimacing because, well, sometimes it's really hard work and we're putting our ALL into it. Bottom-line, we all care about what we do and hope it shows.
The heart of our operation: The Callaghan Country Crew... |
General Manager - Keith
Keith moved from the Interior to join The Callaghan in 2023. He has a well-seasoned background in hospitality operations and ownership and has founded multiple companies with extensive experience in start-ups. He's also managed both Heli-ski and Cat-ski lodges throughout BC. Keith's always keen to chat to as many of our guests as possible and loves to hear how everyone's day is going. He's a machine on a snowboard on the resort or in the backcountry, and he's also not too bad on the Nordic skis either!
Keith moved from the Interior to join The Callaghan in 2023. He has a well-seasoned background in hospitality operations and ownership and has founded multiple companies with extensive experience in start-ups. He's also managed both Heli-ski and Cat-ski lodges throughout BC. Keith's always keen to chat to as many of our guests as possible and loves to hear how everyone's day is going. He's a machine on a snowboard on the resort or in the backcountry, and he's also not too bad on the Nordic skis either!
Operations Manager - Nick
Nicholas grew up in Oak Ridges, Ontario where skiing and biking down hills were his favourite things to do, by far. The skis changed to a snowboard at age 12, but the passion only grew. At 19, the call from the coast mountains got too loud to ignore so Whistler, BC became home where 15 more years of chasing snowy mountains all over the west coast followed. Their draw has been consuming and incredibly fulfilling. The never-ending search around the corner and over the hill has created an equally passionate climber, hiker, fitness nut, and steward. Connecting to and playing in beautiful places has now become his obsession. Nicholas says he won the lottery at 30 when his wife spoiled him with two nights at the Journeyman Lodge. After experiencing the truly epic terrain and authentic people, he says he was hooked and wanted to stay. Joining the family at Callaghan Country became an obvious choice and he looks forward to choking on powder and learning how to use skinny skis to broaden the quiver.
Nicholas grew up in Oak Ridges, Ontario where skiing and biking down hills were his favourite things to do, by far. The skis changed to a snowboard at age 12, but the passion only grew. At 19, the call from the coast mountains got too loud to ignore so Whistler, BC became home where 15 more years of chasing snowy mountains all over the west coast followed. Their draw has been consuming and incredibly fulfilling. The never-ending search around the corner and over the hill has created an equally passionate climber, hiker, fitness nut, and steward. Connecting to and playing in beautiful places has now become his obsession. Nicholas says he won the lottery at 30 when his wife spoiled him with two nights at the Journeyman Lodge. After experiencing the truly epic terrain and authentic people, he says he was hooked and wanted to stay. Joining the family at Callaghan Country became an obvious choice and he looks forward to choking on powder and learning how to use skinny skis to broaden the quiver.
Business Manager - Kim
Kim has been with The Callaghan since 2009!!! And since then she has assisted with so many areas of the business. She was part of the team that helped create the joint venture agreement between The Callaghan and Whistler Olympic park, allowing two Nordic facilities to operate and share this stunning area of trails. Whilst now living in Ontario, Kim is still a major part of the team, dealing with staff onboarding and training, reservations, events, marketing, networking, and everything in-between.
Kim has been with The Callaghan since 2009!!! And since then she has assisted with so many areas of the business. She was part of the team that helped create the joint venture agreement between The Callaghan and Whistler Olympic park, allowing two Nordic facilities to operate and share this stunning area of trails. Whilst now living in Ontario, Kim is still a major part of the team, dealing with staff onboarding and training, reservations, events, marketing, networking, and everything in-between.
Client Relations Specialist and Base Lead - Matt
Matt’s from Oakville Ontario. He spent most of his life there and went to the university of Guelph where he played football, and ran track on scholarship. He moved to Kelowna, BC after his final year at uni and lived there for three years before moving to Vancouver. Matt has now made the Move to Whistler where he enjoys the mountains, as well as cooking, sports, movies, and meeting new people. Matt's a bit snow snob, loving nothing less than the deepest powder, which makes The Callaghan a great place for him to explore on his board.
Matt’s from Oakville Ontario. He spent most of his life there and went to the university of Guelph where he played football, and ran track on scholarship. He moved to Kelowna, BC after his final year at uni and lived there for three years before moving to Vancouver. Matt has now made the Move to Whistler where he enjoys the mountains, as well as cooking, sports, movies, and meeting new people. Matt's a bit snow snob, loving nothing less than the deepest powder, which makes The Callaghan a great place for him to explore on his board.
Adventure Crafter - Roman
Roman is an outdoor and nature lover, musician, and enjoyer of life on many levels. For a few years, he’s been on a path to discovering the world, its people, and cultures, something that his parents passed down to him. Roman is always excited to meet new people and discover new places. Moving from France, Canada has been on his list for as long as he can remember, especially British Columbia. Something close to his heart is the protection of the environment and thus, the sustainability of mankind. Having researched the international tourism industry and witnessed mass tourism firsthand, he can confidently say that all actors of this industry and public authorities should work hand in hand towards a global sustainable kind of tourism.
Roman is an outdoor and nature lover, musician, and enjoyer of life on many levels. For a few years, he’s been on a path to discovering the world, its people, and cultures, something that his parents passed down to him. Roman is always excited to meet new people and discover new places. Moving from France, Canada has been on his list for as long as he can remember, especially British Columbia. Something close to his heart is the protection of the environment and thus, the sustainability of mankind. Having researched the international tourism industry and witnessed mass tourism firsthand, he can confidently say that all actors of this industry and public authorities should work hand in hand towards a global sustainable kind of tourism.
Groomer Operator - Simon Scholte
Growing up in Collingwood Ontario meant living a very active life for Simon. Everyday was spent either skiing or riding his bike. Simon is a nature enthusiast and just love being outdoors. Simon has always been involved in the operations department in local nordic centre, bike centre and alpine ski club. He likes to successfully host bike and ski events and have made it a goal to create a happy and exciting environment for friends, guests and co-workers. Simon also likes trying different equipment, evaluating it and knowing what equipment will make an adventure successful. Although he always raced on skis and bikes, he really enjoys teaching and improving technique by trying new and harder terrain. Simon loves developing the terrain to meet and help others continue to improve their skills.
Growing up in Collingwood Ontario meant living a very active life for Simon. Everyday was spent either skiing or riding his bike. Simon is a nature enthusiast and just love being outdoors. Simon has always been involved in the operations department in local nordic centre, bike centre and alpine ski club. He likes to successfully host bike and ski events and have made it a goal to create a happy and exciting environment for friends, guests and co-workers. Simon also likes trying different equipment, evaluating it and knowing what equipment will make an adventure successful. Although he always raced on skis and bikes, he really enjoys teaching and improving technique by trying new and harder terrain. Simon loves developing the terrain to meet and help others continue to improve their skills.
Nordic Operations Worker - Jake
Moving from the UK in 2023, Jake was keen to explore everything Canada has to offer. Having worked at a dry slope in England, he was ready to step it up a notch. Jake enjoys anything with an engine and spent a lot of time riding and working on dirt bikes with his dad when he was younger and he’s ready to continue that this year. He’s also an avid musician and enjoys playing the drums and guitar. Adventuring in the sun and the mountains are where he enjoys the most, and it’s always a bonus if there’s a brewery!
Moving from the UK in 2023, Jake was keen to explore everything Canada has to offer. Having worked at a dry slope in England, he was ready to step it up a notch. Jake enjoys anything with an engine and spent a lot of time riding and working on dirt bikes with his dad when he was younger and he’s ready to continue that this year. He’s also an avid musician and enjoys playing the drums and guitar. Adventuring in the sun and the mountains are where he enjoys the most, and it’s always a bonus if there’s a brewery!
Nordic Centre Lead Hand - Evie
Evie loves the outdoors and meeting new people. She’s relocated from the UK with her boyfriend, Jake, along with their dog and cat. She’s a keen skier and snowboarder and, having worked a ski season in France, fell in love with the idea of living in the mountains. She enjoys a good hike with her dog, Olive, and fueling her house plant addiction. She’s eager to expand her hobbies with biking and climbing in the summer too.
Evie loves the outdoors and meeting new people. She’s relocated from the UK with her boyfriend, Jake, along with their dog and cat. She’s a keen skier and snowboarder and, having worked a ski season in France, fell in love with the idea of living in the mountains. She enjoys a good hike with her dog, Olive, and fueling her house plant addiction. She’s eager to expand her hobbies with biking and climbing in the summer too.
Nordic Centre Lead Hand - Douglas
Douglas grew up in Scotland and spent a lot of time in the Cairngorm Mountains. Skiing in the winter and mountain biking in the summer. Backcountry skiing in the mountains and xc skiing in the woods sliding around on two planks without using a lift is his favorite thing to do! When there’s not snow he thinks two wheels are best, spending time in the woods and mountains riding tech trails. Doug’s new to BC but fell in love with the place when he visited in 2018 and planned to return and find work ever since.
Douglas grew up in Scotland and spent a lot of time in the Cairngorm Mountains. Skiing in the winter and mountain biking in the summer. Backcountry skiing in the mountains and xc skiing in the woods sliding around on two planks without using a lift is his favorite thing to do! When there’s not snow he thinks two wheels are best, spending time in the woods and mountains riding tech trails. Doug’s new to BC but fell in love with the place when he visited in 2018 and planned to return and find work ever since.
Remote Operations Worker - Koover
Koover moved around a lot. He was born in the Yukon, moved to Vancouver Island, spent 5 years living in Indonesia and studied Outdoor Leadership in BC. Most recently he’s been based in Cochrane, Alberta. He loves the mountains - skiing, hiking and climbing. Koover also loves to surf - both ocean and river surfing. Photography and videography are his passions and he looks forward to capturing the beauty of the Callaghan valley.
Koover moved around a lot. He was born in the Yukon, moved to Vancouver Island, spent 5 years living in Indonesia and studied Outdoor Leadership in BC. Most recently he’s been based in Cochrane, Alberta. He loves the mountains - skiing, hiking and climbing. Koover also loves to surf - both ocean and river surfing. Photography and videography are his passions and he looks forward to capturing the beauty of the Callaghan valley.
Lodge Host - Emma
Since moving from the UK in Fall 2022, Emma has enjoyed discovering what beautiful BC has to offer. As a nature and arts enthusiast, she loves adventuring in the great outdoors; climbing, mountaineering, biking, skiing and anything she can have a go at! Variety is definitely the spice of Emma’s life, having spent her time in a range of roles such as leading hiking groups in the British mountains, facilitating drama workshops, running outdoor activity sessions with little ones and working in immersive media. She is passionate about sharing skills and experiences with others, making the outdoors an accessible and inclusive space for everyone to enjoy.
Since moving from the UK in Fall 2022, Emma has enjoyed discovering what beautiful BC has to offer. As a nature and arts enthusiast, she loves adventuring in the great outdoors; climbing, mountaineering, biking, skiing and anything she can have a go at! Variety is definitely the spice of Emma’s life, having spent her time in a range of roles such as leading hiking groups in the British mountains, facilitating drama workshops, running outdoor activity sessions with little ones and working in immersive media. She is passionate about sharing skills and experiences with others, making the outdoors an accessible and inclusive space for everyone to enjoy.
Lodge Host - Charlie
What was meant to be a short working holiday in the French Alps, after university, has escalated slightly, and 5 years later, exploring in the outdoors is still the main driving force in Charlie’s life. Whether ski touring, mountaineering, rock climbing or trail running, the next adventure is never far away in the calendar. Sharing tales from the day with others over a large slice of cake or dinner is Charlie’s idea of a perfect evening!
What was meant to be a short working holiday in the French Alps, after university, has escalated slightly, and 5 years later, exploring in the outdoors is still the main driving force in Charlie’s life. Whether ski touring, mountaineering, rock climbing or trail running, the next adventure is never far away in the calendar. Sharing tales from the day with others over a large slice of cake or dinner is Charlie’s idea of a perfect evening!
Head of Greetings - Olive
Olive started life in Portugal as a street dog. She was rescued and brought to the UK with all her siblings where she was adopted by Jake and Evie. She moved to Canada with them in 2023 and has since been enjoying a life of sunbathing, eating snowballs, trying to catch squirrels, keeping up with Evie on a snowboard, and living her best life. Her very important role includes greeting our guests, getting bottom scratches, daydreaming, having treats, and playing with dogs....
Olive started life in Portugal as a street dog. She was rescued and brought to the UK with all her siblings where she was adopted by Jake and Evie. She moved to Canada with them in 2023 and has since been enjoying a life of sunbathing, eating snowballs, trying to catch squirrels, keeping up with Evie on a snowboard, and living her best life. Her very important role includes greeting our guests, getting bottom scratches, daydreaming, having treats, and playing with dogs....