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Meet the Golden Team

  • SOTS CHAPTER EVENT COORDINATOR / CAA Level 3

    I am a member of the BroSis Society, a non-profit society by the ski patrollers to support each other in times of need. We always also feel well supported by our community and are looking to bring SOTS to Golden as a way to give back and to create new relationships in the community that we love. Also; KHMR Ski Patrol, GADSAR President, CARDA dog handler, new AvSAR instructor with CAA. Living in Golden since 2009.

  • CAA Level 3

    Chris began his career in the avalanche industry in 2001 as part of the Kicking Horse Mountain Safety team and proudly remains a member of the team today. In 2010, Chris started his foray into education by delivering Avalanche Canada AST course curriculum to skiers and sledders. He began working with the Canadian Avalanche Association’s Industry Training Program in 2012. A passionate sledder, Chris has been the VP of the Canadian Motorized Backcountry Guides Association since 2021. When he’s not at the hill or working on course, Chris spends as much time as possible adventuring in the mountains with family and friends.

  • CAA Level 3 / ACMG Ski Guide / CSGA Ski Guide

    I have been a passionate skier for 47 years, having grown up in Banff on skis and have been actively involved as a professional for almost 25 years now. I now call Golden home, and I am fortunate to be able to ply my trade right here in our backyard.

    After completing an Undergraduate Degree at the University of Victoria, I followed my passion back to the mountains of interior BC to pursue a career in guiding.

    Most of my ski and avalanche risk management related experience has been acquired through working in the helicopter ski industry. I have accumulated over 2500 days helicopter skiing and have worked throughout the province in numerous mountain ranges and tenures, primarily in the Columbia mountains (because this is where the best snow is!).

    I have progressed throughout my career in a linear fashion, getting my start apprenticing as a tail guide during my first couple of seasons, and then moving on to lead my own groups. As I continued to gain more experience and certification, I eventually took on the role of Lead guide for programs I have worked for. For the past 9 years I have taken on the role of Aea Manager for several different ski programs within CMH, namely the Bugaboos, Nomads and now Purcell. This Area Manager role and responsibility includes; managing all of the staff involved in running a successful helicopter ski lodge, but most importantly, being the primary risk manager for our field operations.

  • CAA Level 3

    Kyle is fortunate to live and work in Golden British Columbia with his family. Kyle spends his winter seasons working as an Avalanche Professional in the role of Mountain Safety Manager at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. In the summer season Kyle works extensively teaching technical rescue courses to various agencies in Canada. Kyle is a Level 2 SAR manager with Golden and District Search and Rescue and coordinates the organization's extensive technical rescue programs. Kyle is a life long kayaker, commercial rafting guide and commercial jet boat operator. Kyle currently sits on the board of directors for several not for profit organizations, is the President of the Canadian Avalanche Rescue Dog Association and is currently working his third operational avalanche rescue dog, Gibson.

  • IMFGA Mountain Guide

    Carla Demyen is a IFMGA Mountain Guide living in Golden, BC. She has worked in the heli-ski and backcountry touring industry for almost 20 years. What keeps her motivated to keep guiding- the inspiring people I get to work with and continuous learning and problem solving that is required for the job.

  • CAA Level 3

    I am Steve Crowe, KHMR Avalanche Forecaster for about a decade and patroller for a lifetime before that. I've l lived and skied, and occasionally snowboarded, in Golden since 2002 when I arrived to take advantage of my privilege to be here. I've been helping produce SkiingGolden backcountry conditions updates on social media since the mid-2000s to share KHMR's snowpack observations with users of the adjacent backcountry.

  • MC HOST / CAA Level 1

    Erin has worked in the ski industry for 13 years, including 6 years as a KHMR ski patroller. As a member of the BroSis Society she wants to be involved in State of The Snowpack to help make avalanche safety information more accessible to the community

  • CAA Level 2 / CSGA 1

    I have lived in Golden, BC for 14 years now. I was born and raised in flat lands of Sherwood Park, AB. I attended the Mountain Adventure Skills Training Program in Fernie, BC and that is where my love of backcountry started. Since then I have been working in the ski industry for approx. 14 years as a patroller, tailguide and AST instructor, as well I work part time as a paramedic with BC Ambulance. Currently I have my CAA level 2 and my CSGA level 1. I love spending my time playing in the mountains and am looking forward to being part of the state of the snowpack organization.

  • CAA Level 3

    Proud Dad of 2 boys, ITP instructor, sits on the CAA committee for the InfoEx, long time ski patroller and forecaster at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, avid skier, biker and educator.

  • CAA Level 2 / ACMG Mountain Guide

    Mark is an IFMGA/ACMG Mountain Guide with nearly two decades in Mountain Safety, specializing in mountain rescue and avalanche control. He has worked for Parks Canada across its iconic mountain parks and currently helps lead the Mountain Safety program in Glacier National Park — Rogers Pass. Mark has written the public avalanche bulletin and taught avalanche awareness and education for many years. In winter he pursues backcountry skiing and ice climbing at a high level and brings firsthand experience from involvement in avalanches and backcountry emergencies. Those experiences inform a nonjudgmental, empathetic approach to mountain rescue. In September 2024 Mark sustained traumatic injuries in a paragliding crash and is now a below‑knee amputee; his recovery and outlook add a unique perspective on accepting and managing risk, human resilience, and lifelong learning.

  • ACMG Ski Guide

    Director of Ski Operations, Director of Guides, Great Canadian Heli-Skiing.

    HeliCat Canada Board Member.

    Years of service in the Avalanche Industry: 19 yrs

    Years of Backcountry experience: 30 yrs

    Years in Golden: 23 yrs

    Skier, Sledder, and part time snowboarder.

    Cool places I’ve skied; China, India, Patagonia and more…

    Favourite skiing: Selkirk Range, or anywhere in BC with a fresh dump, and cool temps...

  • MC HOST / CAA Level 1

    Ben has been in Golden for about 20 years now, has worked as a patroller at KHMR for about 17 years and is the President of the BroSis Society. A few years ago Ben switched careers and is now a youth and family support worker here in Golden. Ben loves snowboarding, his cat Mojo and is the proud owner of Golden's newest Hotdog Cart.

  • CAA Level 2 /ACMG Apprentice Ski Guide/KHMR Patrol

    Marty is an Apprentice ACMG Ski Guide and Kicking Horse Ski Patroller. Originally from Utah, competitive freeride skiing drew him to the bigger mountains of BC. After numerous injuries and close-calls, he transitioned his focus to the avalanche industry, working at Kicking Horse, taking CAA courses and teaching ASTs. This season Marty is splitting his work skiing between Chatter Creek and Kicking Horse while still chasing lines in the local ranges. Whether digging in the snowpack or hunting for untouched turns, Marty’s happiest when he’s out in the mountains - learning, exploring, and sharing that stoke with others.

  • CAA Level 2 / ACMG Ski Guide

    Ian is an ACMG ski guide living in Golden, British Columbia. He started High Country Ski Guides 10 years ago and offers Avalanche Skills Courses and backcountry ski guiding in the mountain ranges surrounding Golden. He has guided heli-skiing, catskiing, and ski touring throughout British Columbia and Alberta, and has experience as an avalanche technician on industrial construction projects. He is a professional member of the Canadian Avalanche Association and works as an instructor on their industry training programs.

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