Meet the BCA Team

Skier, marine biologist and musician – Adam U is a true global powderhound. His big mountain descents have appeared in mags worldwide like Powder, Ski, Backcountry, Off-Piste, Men’s Journal, Ski Canada, Outdoor Japan, Åka Skidor, Skieur, and more.

Corey Seeman  is a prolific pro skier who has been featured on the cover of numerous ski mags.

“Born and raised in Vail Colorado. Skiing and flying is my passion in life along with having fun. I am always on the hunt to boost into pow and get airborne. Whether it’s the park to AK spines I love it all!” 

Freeskier, powder hound, pickup driver and outdoorsman, Riley’s motto is: “If you want high alpine, you can go to the coast, if you want steep trees, you can shred the interior, snow quality is as good as anywhere in the world.”

Freeland is always about the fun and is down to add some new tricks to his bag. A combo of ability and creativity earned him the title of 2020 Freeride World Tour Champion.

Big lines, soft pillows. Super playful spines, with lots of natural take offs and great transitions. Deep and dirty. Asulkan, Revelstoke, Yellow Mountain, Cooke City. Sledding and Shredding. Find him at YLESKI.

Tanner is one of those people who perform better in front of a camera. As former X Games skier, he knows how to throw big air and sendy tricks. Check out his movies River and Rose, Fade To Winter, and Turbo to see his skill.

Veronica fell in love with skiing at Squaw Valley, where she began participating actively in the sport of freestyle moguls in her early teens. Veronica competed on the NorAm Tour for five years as well as U.S. Ski Team Selections and the U.S. Freestyle Championships, etc, before moving to Jackson, WY and turning her sights towards to big mountain skiing. In 2020 she became the first woman to land a backflip into Corbet’s Couloir, and was crowned the Queen of Corbet’s. She continues to focus on portraying her skiing through film and photography, and continues to work to progress her skiing and the sport of freeride as a whole, specifically by bringing more freestyle tricks to the big mountain scene.

Tom grew up in Salt Lake City, Utah and has always lived a sport intensive life. With a racing background and experience skiing in Switzerland and Vancouver, Tom is now a competitive athlete in the Freeride World Tour.

Not only is Blake in the Freeride World Tour, but he was a winning Freeride World Qualifier on his home mountain in Queenstown. Coming from two parents that are ski instructors and starting at the age of three, Blake is an expert in freeriding.

A Colorado native with an ambitious mindset to win, Kevin is currently skiing on the Freeride World Tour after years on the IFSA Junior Freeskiing Tour. When he’s not competing you can catch him at Montana State University pursuing his education.

Raised on the slopes of Alta’s ski mountain with a family who shreds, Andrew lives and breathes skiing. With his love for vertical feet and bottomless powder, he earned his spot in on the FWT competition alongside his sister Jackie.

Tanner is one of those people who perform better in front of a camera. As former X Games skier, he knows how to throw big air and sendy tricks. Check out his movies River and Rose, Fade To Winter, and Turbo to see his skill.

A forceful skier from Alta with a slopeside upbringing, Jacqueline has worked her hardest to make it into this past year’s FWT. With her humble skiing persona, she is shredding the slopes as a child enjoys the mountain alongside her brother Andrew.

Robin is a Canadian snowboarder dedicated to getting women out in the backcountry. She guides for Baldface Lodge, BC during the winter and for SASS Global Travel in Argentina in the summer. Robyn teaches the S.A.F.E. A.S. women’s avalanche clinics.

The most decorated male American Downhill and Super G skier in history, Daron’s won 12 World Cup races, 7 US National Titles, and was the 2001 Super G World Champion. Rahlves is now a big mountain movie star.

A Washington state native, Sophia is a freeskier, environmental educator and self-proclaimed wolverine expert who loves big lines and long walks in the mountains. You can find her on the skin track, or on the pages of magazines across the globe.

Sam Schwartz is a professional skier based out of Jackson, WY. His perseverance has landed him a Junior World Freeski Champion title, published photos in elite ski magazines, and the #1 Backflipper in 2016 from Freeskier Magazine.

Melissa Riitano is a boundless snowboarder from Montana who excels on all parts of the mountain. She can shred the park, backcountry, and groomers enough to gain recognition from K2. Known for having the sickest style and a bubbly personality, Melissa is a true snowboarding competitor.

Greg Hope is a sensational skier from Telluride, Colorado where the big mountain skiing is exceptional. Not only can he catch air, rip powder, and throw some tricks, but he does it all so safely with the correct avalanche gear. Check out his film “Locals” on Outside TV to see his skill.

Davey Baird is a 27-year-old snowboarder from Homer, Alaska with an impressive melon grab. His passion and commitment to snowboarding qualified him into the FWQ and rained him the champion in 2016. Catch him fishing and hiking when the snow is gone.

Kam lives in the San Juan Mountains where he guides rock climbing and backcountry splitboarding. With over 20 years on his snowboard, he is able to ride with style on any terrain. 

Brock is the accessories manager for Penco Power Products in Kalispell, MT and safety director for the Flathead Snowmobile Association. His love for the mountains fuels his riding on his Timbersled Mountainhorse, a very capable backcountry machine in his hands.

Dove is a fun-havin’ full throttle sledder out of Alaska. She with for the Alaska Avalanche Information Center to promote backcountry safety to mountain riders. Her favorite places to “let her rip” are in Chugach National Forest and Turnagin Pass.

Will is a backcountry snowmobile guide and avalanche instructor based out of Jackson, WY. Riding over 4,000 miles per season, Will spends his days with clients riding hard while emphasizing the importance of safe backcountry travel. 

Tony teaches Ride Rasmussen Style backcountry snowmobile clinics and works with Ski-Doo Mountain. He has been featured in Sledheads, SnoWest, American Snowmobiler, Mountain Mod Mania, Crazy Canadian Adventures, 208 productions, 509 and Schooled films.

Mike Duffy is an American Avalanche Association certified instructor who teaches motorized specific avalanche classes and mountain rider skills courses nationwide. Follow him @avalanche1.colorado.

Trish Panich is a backcountry snowmobiler hailing from Creston BC. She is very active within the sport, regularly volunteering her time to mentor others. Each season, she teams up with Polaris Industries, Cycle Works West, Frozen Pirate Snow Services, and fellow Polaris and BCA ambassadors to deliver the Cycle Works West Ladies Ride Clinic that has grown each season. This upcoming year will mark the fifth Clinic delivered in Valemount BC. Trish is a sports writer focusing on safety and stewardship and current events for multiple publications and organizations throughout Canada and the United States. She is a member of Avalanche Canada's Sledcom committee which serves as a liaison between Avalanche Canada and the Snowmobile community in Canada. 

Matt is an avalanche instructor, guide, and co-founder of The Mountain Riding Lab - a motorized-specific avalanche education provider. In 2020, he was one of the first snowmobilers to complete American Avalanche Association (A3) accredited Pro 2 training. Blurring the line between athlete and educator, Matt is passionate about riding, teaching, and expanding avalanche safety throughout the snowmobile industry. More information can be found at www.themountainridinglab.com.

Mike Buck is no amateur as he has traveled more than 100,000 miles by snowmobile all across Alaska. He is a certified avalanche instructor and Backcountry Safety Education Contractor for AAIC. With his leadership and knowledge, he can rip a sled safely and in style.

A lifelong Alaskan, Chris Yelverton knows how to ride in the backcountry. Growing up in Anchorage and being around word-class sledding, Chris has a passion for this sport. Catch him and some beautiful Alaskan views in the Braaap film series.

Bret’s Ride Rasmussen Style clinics help snowmobile riders achieve the ability and confidence to ride in the back country without taking personal risks that would otherwise be life threatening. Click here to find an Ride Rasmussen Style Avy safety course or sledding clinic in the U.S. or Canada.

Jacob Mom from Michigan is not only an impressive sledder, but he is also a safe one. As the co-owner of Mom's Motor Sports, he teaches avalanche training and awareness to keep backcountry sledders prepared for avalanche terrain.

Tony teaches Ride Rasmussen Style backcountry snowmobile clinics and works with Ski-Doo Mountain. He has been featured in Sledheads, SnoWest, American Snowmobiler, Mountain Mod Mania, Crazy Canadian Adventures, 208 productions, 509 and Schooled films.

Joey is an IFMGA Certified Mountain Guide, a Wilderness First Responder, a Single Pitch Instructor Program Provider, and certified with both AIARE and the American Avalanche Institute.

Brock is the accessories manager for Penco Power Products in Kalispell, MT and safety director for the Flathead Snowmobile Association. His love for the mountains fuels his riding on his Timbersled Mountainhorse, a very capable backcountry machine in his hands.

As a professional guide and climber for over 28 years, Larry Goldie is one of North Cascades Mountain Guides owners. He has extensive experience in the Cascades, as well as experience in the Alps, Sierras, Rockies and the mountains of Alaska and Canada.

Jordy is an ICMG-certified guide with PeakAlpine.com, the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides, and an Avalanche Skills instructor with the Canadian Avalanche Association.

Dove is a fun-havin’ full throttle sledder out of Alaska. She with for the Alaska Avalanche Information Center to promote backcountry safety to mountain riders. Her favorite places to “let her rip” are in Chugach National Forest and Turnagin Pass.

Mike is certified as AMGA mountain guide, a rock guide, a wilderness first responder, and ski mountaineer. He has years of experience as general manager of the Colorado Mountain School and the Boulder Rock Club, and as executive director of the AMGA.

Will is a backcountry snowmobile guide and avalanche instructor based out of Jackson, WY. Riding over 4,000 miles per season, Will spends his days with clients riding hard while emphasizing the importance of safe backcountry travel. 

Sarge holds the record for the most vertical feet skied in one day in Valdez, Alaska. With a lifetime spent in the mountains and a degree in engineering, he’s one of the BCA ambassadors we count on for heavy technical feedback.

Tony teaches Ride Rasmussen Style backcountry snowmobile clinics and works with Ski-Doo Mountain. He has been featured in Sledheads, SnoWest, American Snowmobiler, Mountain Mod Mania, Crazy Canadian Adventures, 208 productions, 509 and Schooled films.

Sarah Carpenter is co-owner and instructor at the American Avalanche Institute (AAI). She teaches level 1, 2, and 3 avalanche courses throughout the west during the winter.

After growing up at Colorado’s Eldora Mountain Resort, Logan became a ski guide, ski patroller, and avalanche forecaster in Utah and Alaska. He can be found in the offseason fly-fishing and enjoying the outdoors.

Capow! Marty’s progressive backcountry guiding company is delivering a fresh look at avalanche education with light, fun, and stoke-oriented shreducation outreach and snow safety awareness events.

Billy Macdougald is a Colorado skiing expert who knows how to find good powder and stay safe in the backcountry. He works as a ski patrol and avalanche technician for Vail Resorts and has over 35 years of experience in snow safety.

Josh is the Coordinator of Programming and Permitting for the renowned Outdoor Pursuits program at Fort Lewis College as well as the founder of Kling Mountain Guides (now San Juan Expeditions). He is an American Mountain Guides Association certified alpine & rock guide and assistant ski guide. He is an AIARE avalanche course leader as well as a lead instructor for Wilderness Medical Associates. Josh has been touring and playing in the San Juan Mountains around Silverton for close to 20 years.

Mike Duffy is an American Avalanche Association certified instructor who teaches motorized specific avalanche classes and mountain rider skills courses nationwide. Follow him @avalanche1.colorado.

Matt is a certified AMGA Ski Mountaineering Guide, A3 Instructor, NWAC Professional Observer, and the Founder and Lead Guide at BC Adventure Guides. He has published two guidebooks for Baker and Snoqualmie Pass, WA.

Trent grew up in Salt Lake City, Utah skiing and snowboarding in the Wasatch mountains. He is now an avalanche guru doing forecasting for the Utah Avalanche Center. He can snowboard like a wizard and do it safely with his avalanche safety knowledge.

Tony teaches Ride Rasmussen Style backcountry snowmobile clinics and works with Ski-Doo Mountain. He has been featured in Sledheads, SnoWest, American Snowmobiler, Mountain Mod Mania, Crazy Canadian Adventures, 208 productions, 509 and Schooled films.

Trish Panich is a backcountry snowmobiler hailing from Creston BC. She is very active within the sport, regularly volunteering her time to mentor others. Each season, she teams up with Polaris Industries, Cycle Works West, Frozen Pirate Snow Services, and fellow Polaris and BCA ambassadors to deliver the Cycle Works West Ladies Ride Clinic that has grown each season. This upcoming year will mark the fifth Clinic delivered in Valemount BC. Trish is a sports writer focusing on safety and stewardship and current events for multiple publications and organizations throughout Canada and the United States. She is a member of Avalanche Canada's Sledcom committee which serves as a liaison between Avalanche Canada and the Snowmobile community in Canada. 

With over 30 seasons of backcountry skiing, Sperry’s life is focused on the quest for great lines. He is the author of the MakingTurns guidebook series of descents in the Tenmile and Mosquito Ranges of Colorado.

Matt is an avalanche instructor, guide, and co-founder of The Mountain Riding Lab - a motorized-specific avalanche education provider. In 2020, he was one of the first snowmobilers to complete American Avalanche Association (A3) accredited Pro 2 training. Blurring the line between athlete and educator, Matt is passionate about riding, teaching, and expanding avalanche safety throughout the snowmobile industry. More information can be found at www.themountainridinglab.com.

AJ is an outdoor junkie living in Colorado who loves to be in the backcountry, rock-climb, and hike. He has had his fair share of avalanche scares and attributes the airbag to saving his life on Berthoud Pass. He is now an AMGA Apprentice Alpine Guide with lots of knowledge in avalanche safety.

Mike Buck is no amateur as he has traveled more than 100,000 miles by snowmobile all across Alaska. He is a certified avalanche instructor and Backcountry Safety Education Contractor for AAIC. With his leadership and knowledge, he can rip a sled safely and in style.

Shaun Raskin and Weston Deustchlander spend their days running Inspired Summit Adventures, a year-round adventure guiding company. 

Hailing from New York, Weston now calls Park City his home. After arriving in Utah, the snow addiction took a firm hold. Once he learned the freedom of a beacon, probe, shovel, skins and a good partner, he started venturing further and further off the beaten path. Today Weston spends his summers and winters guiding all while trying to play as much as possible on the side.

Living each moment to it’s fullest has lead Shaun on this wild journey. From NY to Colorado to now Utah, she has spent over a decade chasing her dreams. Shaun’s passion for skiing is what has been the engine behind her actions. First as a big mountain competitive skier, then sponsored pro, to now avalanche educator, guide, and business owner. It is even how she and her husband, Weston D met. Now living in Park City with their two dogs and daughter, Shaun continues to pursue her dreams whether as a big mountain skier, web series co-creator, AIARE avalanche instructor, backcountry and cat ski guide or owner of a wellness guiding company, Inspired Summit Adventures. She began this journey with nothing more than a dream of becoming a professional skier not sure where it would lead, but today finds herself humbly sitting amongst many of her heroes living the dream.

Jacob Mom from Michigan is not only an impressive sledder, but he is also a safe one. As the co-owner of Mom's Motor Sports, he teaches avalanche training and awareness to keep backcountry sledders prepared for avalanche terrain.

Diego Allolio is the AIARE South American leader who teaches courses in Argentina, Chile, and Ecuador through his company Aprendica. A certified AIARE/AAA trainer, PSIA Telemark Instructor, AAGM guide and NOLS leader, he’s translated many avalanche safety resources for Spanish-speakers.

Chris has been a mountain guide since 2000, motivated by skiing trips in Sierra Nevada as a kid. Chris loves the mountains too much to keep them to himself, and shares his excitement with everyone around him.

Kam lives in the San Juan Mountains where he guides rock climbing and backcountry splitboarding. With over 20 years on his snowboard, he is able to ride with style on any terrain.