Backcountry Crew

Our Team

Meet the Team Behind Your Epic Cat Skiing Adventure

Our team is made up of passionate, experienced professionals dedicated to delivering the ultimate backcountry experience. From the owners to our ski guides to friendly support staff, we’re here to ensure your safety, enjoyment, and adventure every step of the way. Get to know the faces who make your time with us truly unforgettable.

Office

Billie-Lou Laskosky

This is the face behind the voice that has been caring for all your needs for the past 14 years.

Lodge

Egle Barns

Egle joined the Great Northern team in 2022. She is passionate about hospitality, logistics, and ensuring the lodge is carving smoothly through the season.

Carla Romaniuk

Lodge supervisor; joined the Great Northern team early in 2023; her focus is on guest relations ensuring all guests have an excellent stay at the lodge.

Lucas Mussato

Meet our Red Seal Chef, sharing culinary excellence with us for last the two seasons.

Outside Operations (Snowcat Drivers)

Braeden Nyhus

Braeden Nyhus

Wesley Hermansen

Wesley Hermansen

Andrew McQuarrie

Snowcat driver, from Sorrento BC, Been working for GN since 2020.

Jim Dagg

Road builder with over 30 years of experience. From BC. Been working for Great Northern since 2017.

Guides

Dan Nelson

Dan Nelson - CSGA 3 / CAA 3

Dave Osborne

Dave Osborne - ACMG Ski Guide / CAA 2

Mike Wheater

Mike Wheater - CSGA 2 / CAA 2

Brandon Pollard

Brandon Pollard - CSGA 2 / CAA 1

Nico Pineau

Nico Pineau - ACMG Assistant Ski Guide / CAA 2

Melissa Nelson

Melissa Nelson - CSGA 2 / CAA 2

Bert Middelburg

Bert Middelburg - CSGA 1 / CAA 2

Iain Frazer

Iain Frazer - CSGA 1 / CAA 1

Josh Wilde - CSGA 1 / CAA 2

Josh Wilde - CSGA 1 / CAA 2

Dan Kilburn

Dan Kilburn - CAA 2 - Should be ACMG Assistant Ski Guide pending exam in April

Ali Gourley

Ali Gourley - CAA 1

Shasta Coombes

Shasta Coombes - CAA 2

Carter Fruin

Carter Fruin - CAA 1

Adventure Led by the Best in the Business

Get ready to ski with our ski guides who know ever peak and powder stash. Your epic backcountry experience is just a booking away!

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