Chad Hamilton

Operations Manager

Chad grew up in small town Ontario where at a young age learned to ski and snowboard on the "bumps" they call mountains. After discovering BC had real mountains he headed west and went to film school in Vancouver. When he finished he set his sights on Whistler where he spent the last 7 years working in the adventure tourism industry and honing his skills.  Working with Snowcats and riding big mountains are two of his favorite things! When not doing those things, he can be found making music and exploring his surroundings with his better half Susan and their dog Melody.

Nathan Heeley

Cat Land Crew

Nathan was born and raised in Terrace. He left Terrace after graduation to pursue a career in cooking before finding himself in Smithers, BC where his snowcat experience began. Initially, he worked on the ski hill as a lift operator, but managed to work his way into driving and fixing the Snowcats. He has worked as a fulltime operator for more than 10 years including the opportunity to build a training course for the 2010 Russian Olympic Skier Cross team. He is grateful to get his first opportunity working in his home mountains. In his off time he loves snowboarding and mountain biking. He is looking forward to this coming season and the adventures it will bring.

Jonathan Peterson

Cat Land Crew

Originally from Newburgh, Ontario; a town of approximately 700 people, Jonathan spent his childhood exploring the wilderness with his older brother and younger sister. Ever since, Jonathan has never shaken that sense of wonder and exploration. After graduating high school he moved out west to British Columbia looking for the next adventure. Inspired by the adventure industry in Whistler, BC he decided to study Adventure Guiding at Algonquin College in Ontario. After graduating he returned to Whistler where he has worked as a guide year-round for five years. Starting work with Northern Escape Heli Skiing marks the next chapter in Jonathan’s adventure and he couldn’t be more excited about it. 

Connor Halliwell

Ski Shop/Tail Guide

Conor grew up in Whistler, BC where he spent as much time as he could outside snowboarding, hiking, biking and climbing. He then moved to Vancouver, BC and completed a diploma in Outdoor Recreation Management at CapU. From his base in Vancouver, Conor continued to explore the coast ranges of British Columbia by splitboarding, climbing, and sleeping outside. This will be his first season with NEH and he is psyched to experience the winter up north and ride with some awesome people!

Amy Ross

Ski Shop/Tail Guide

Amy grew up on a 5-acre hobby farm on the edge of the Lillooet River in Pemberton BC. With two ski bum parents, the mountains and forests as her playgrounds, she developed a love for the great outdoors early on. Amy has two great passions in life: the outdoors and digital art. She has developed both of these through post-secondary education. First, studying Adventure Guiding at Thompson Rivers University and then Publishing at Langara College. Before, during and after her studies, Amy worked for The Adventure Group in Whistler doing just about every position they offered; guiding multiple activities, shuttle driving, and even working in the Café. When not working or off skiing and exploring, Amy likes to design ski graphics for friends and family. In every interaction Amy strives to share her love for the outdoors with others.

Steve Scherling

Cat Land Crew