Meet The Team

A bit of a lynch pin in the Nonstop machine, Dave has been instrumental in shaping the character and structure of our programmes from the very beginning. He started skiing almost three decades ago and has made a career out of the ski industry, skiing and working in various resorts throughout Europe and North America. He finally settled in Fernie because of the great community, the breathtaking scenery, and in his opinion some of the best skiing in the world!

As an ex ski instructor and cat ski guide Dave's knowledge of our resorts, particularly Fernie, is second to none and he can always find the best snow. In summer he runs his white water rafting and kayaking company while planning for the next winter season as well. All in all he's a pretty busy guy but he always has a ready smile (he's not called smiley Dave for nothing) and happily shares his vast knowledge of the mountains.

Jenny is originally from the UK but spent a season in Fernie 6 years ago... and then never left!  Without a doubt, Jenny has been considered one of the locals for many years and has worked as an instructor at the ski hill for the majority of her time out in Fernie.   Luckily for us, she has now decided to join the Nonstop ranks and we are delighted to have her on our team; Jenny's knowledge of Fernie and first hand experience and knowledge on becoming an instructor and working in a ski school will be invaluable to you during your stay.  Whilst you are on your course in Fernie, Jenny will be on hand to help answer any questions, organise your trips and of course; socialise with you!

Adam knows Nonstop better than most; having worked in the London office, done the 11-week snowboard course in Fernie and then worked as a snowboard host for the 11-week course in Fernie. Due to this unique insight Adam will be able to give advice and help out whatever your concerns. He is an excellent rider and if you ask nicely he may even show you some of the secret stashes in Fernie. You are sure to become good friends with Adam during your 11 weeks in Fernie.

A bit of a legend, Wendy is a Level 4 CSIA Instructor and Examiner, Level 2 Coach and a former ‘Canadian Demo Team’ member. Her skiing career started young as a racer and continued later as a coach, instructor and examiner so that she now has 25 years plus teaching experience! Her passion for skiing has seen her working across Canada from east to west into the US and 'down under'. Her philosophy in life? "Do not go where the path may lead, go where there is no path and leave a trail." Amen!

Louis is from Québec, the province where it’s winter 12 months a year! For this reason, since he was born he's skied, snowboarded, crosscountry skied and ice skated so learned gliding before walking! He's a level 4 CSIA and level 2 race coach, and is ready to share his knowledge and passion on the slopes.

With 27 years of ski instructing experience behind her Colleen is one of the most experienced instructors available. Having taught in Japan and spent three seasons in Switzerland she now lives in Fernie with her family. Colleen has been on the Rossignol Pro Team for 13 years, has been an equipment tester for Ski Canada magazine for 6 years and has been a Board Member of the CSIA for 12 years. In short, we’re lucky to have her!

Simon spent his childhood in Switzerland, living there for 20 years, being brought up on skis. After university and 15 years working in finance in London, he moved with his family to Fernie and trained with Nonstop to become a ski instructor. Apart from being an avid skier and mountain biker, Simon helps run Fernie Search and Rescue, responding to backcountry emergencies.

Check out Simon's story here.

Terry has been teaching skiing for the past 15 years, the past decade of which has been spent in Fernie. He has his Level 3 CSIA, Level 1 CSCF and Level 1 Conductor. His passion for the sport ‘shines through’ with every session so you couldn’t be in better hands. His other "job" photography has taken him all over the country and earned him recognition as one of Canada's leading wilderness photographers. It's a tough life!

Genevieve moved to British Colombia from Quebec 10 years ago. She is a level 4 ski instructor and also an examinor for CSIA, level 2 coach and a certified mountain ski guide from the CSGA (Canadian ski guide association). Genevieve has been teaching ski for 20 years now in Canada, Australia and New Zealand. She was also a ski guide for well known Mike Wiegele Helicoter Skiing. With a passion for the mountains and skiing, part of the Nordica pro team for the last 6 years and now a mother of two, Genevieve is a fantastic member of our team!

Jay's been instructing snowboarding for 13 winters (north & southern hemisphere). Originally from Ontario his family home was just two minutes walk from the local ski resort so he's been shredding for years. The scale and the powder of the Rockies lured Jay West and after two seasons in Big White he moved to Fernie where he's instructed for the last eight years, six of which have been spent on the Nonstop Snowboard instructor course. Jay manages to retain a classic old skool style of riding but mixes it with the technical approach of CASI to achieve his renowned spinning ability and smooth style.

Hugely competitive, Steve has been snowboarding for over ten years and teaching in Banff and Fernie for five. His greatest achievement? His first double back flip back in Manitoba . No doubt Jeff was there to witness the trick but what we want to know is who was first to pull it off? Labelled last year as ‘Extreme Steve’, training sessions with this guy are sure to push you to the limit…

Shaun started snowboarding in 1996 in Avimore and Glenshee, Scotland! (We don’t envy him that!) He took a couple of trips to Europe and the US before he found the Canadian Rockies where, funnily enough, he’s stayed for the last five seasons. Shaun trained to be an instructor in Lake Louise, flirted with Whistler and eventually fell in love with Fernie. Last year saw him head to New Zealand for a winter in the Southern Hemisphere, in Cardrona and Treble Cone.

Having ridden mostly on the east coast of Canada, Clarence is used to looking for powder in tight trees. After spending a season in Chile and a trip to Colorado, he realized his heart belonged to the big mountains and decided to move to Fernie this year. With thirteen years of experience snowboarding in which five of those have been spent teaching in Québec, he has come up with a CASI level 3 and is eager to reach the level 4. When he is not on the snow, Clarence is either surfing the American east coast, longboarding the streets of Montréal or flying planes looking for an adventure.

Adam aka Adman went through his paces with the A.P.S.I. ,(Australian Professional Snowsport Instuctors), and by the time he finished his tour he was Training Co-ordinator of Thredbo Snowboarding, APSI Full Cert Level 3, APSI Level 3 Trainer/Examiner and part of the APSI Snowboarding Technical Committee.

Adam captained the Aussie snowboard team at Interski 99' in Beiterstolen, Norway and also spent 3 seasons on Vail's Demonstration Team in Colorado, following all this up with 4 seasons teaching privates in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

Instead of doing back to back winters he is now a guide instructor on 10 day private surfing charters in the Maldives.

Happy to be in Fernie and if need be he can hold his beer and hold a tune.