Dave Enright – Canada

Husband, father of 2, outdoorsman & environmental enthusiast.

“We should try not to be complacent with the lives we are given and the jobs that we do and if we find ourselves becoming such then it is a time for a change.”

›› CLICK HERE TO READ AN INTERVIEW WITH DAVE ENRIGHT (OPENS EVERGREEN OUTDOOR CENTER SITE IN NEW WINDOW)

Bill Glude – Alaska
Guide/Avalanche Course Instructor/Avalanche & Weather Forecaster

Southeast Alaska Avalanche Center director Bill Glude has been studying snow seriously for over 30 years. His avalanche study began with practical, academic, and field studies under avalanche pioneer Ed LaChapelle at the University of Washington in the late sixties. He has been teaching avalanche courses since 1978, including full-time teaching for the Alaska Avalanche School and the Alaska Mountain Safety Center through the 1980s. With Southeast Alaska Avalanche Center, he has taught over 4,000 students throughout Southeast Alaska and beyond since 1995. He has initiated a number of research projects with his students. He keeps a sharp edge on his skills with consulting projects involving avalanche forecasting, training, and hazard evaluation.

“I’m a bit of a snow nerd.”

James Robb – Canada
Evergreen General Manager / Senior Guide often seen wandering Hakuba’s streets at night with a turntable under each arm.

“Boo-yah-kah-sha.”

Demelza Clay – Australia
Mountain Girl & Salt Gypsy

Born and raised in the King Valley at the foothills of Australia’s Snowy Mountains, Demelza was trained and certified as a guide in Canada, where she worked for various Heli and Cat Skiing operations throughout BC. A competent and worldly outdoors woman, Demelza is also a passionate Salt Gypsy who balances her career guiding surf charter boats in the crystal clear waters of the Indian Ocean.

“Eat my tracks boys”

Bumsti Ratschiller – Austria
Ski Guide.

“Bumsti” grew up as a little mountain dwarf in the Austrian alps and learned to ski before he could walk. In his early years while he ski raced, he spent all his spare time in the mountains learning from his Dad who had 30 years mountain rescue experience. Before long, Bumsti was using an avalanche transceiver before he got his first gameboy, and knew about putting people into the rescue recovery position before he could do the chicken dance in kindergarten.

Mitsu Kaeriyama – Osaka
Senior Canyoning Guide / Manager, BC Guide & Avalanche Skills Training (AST) Assistant Instructor.

“I love anything where I’m riding sideways.”

Robbie Chmelyk – Canada 
Backcountry Guide / Off-piste Guide

Robbie hails from the frozen peaks of the Alberta Rockies and has been snowboarding since the sports early days. Robbie spends his free time climbing and guiding from his base near the Canadian Rocky Mountains and will be returning to Hakuba again this winter for more powder adventures. With a true love of alpine ascents, rock climbing and split-board touring, Robbie brings a wealth of experience and shred-ability to the Evergreen team.

“Lets go ride some powder!”

Antoine ‘Jaja’ Galode – France
Snowshoe & Nordic Ski Guide /  Assistant BC & Off Piste Guide / International Schools Manager.

“I love crepes.”

Born & raised in Hakuba, Taka knows pretty much everything there is to know about the area, the resorts and all the fun outdoor activities in the valley. He’s always happy and ready to assist our clients with their bookings, fielding questions and arranging some awesome adventures for your here in Hakuba.

“Hakuba is where it’s at!”