Andrew (Dahj) Purvis

If you were around Whistler for the 98/99 season, you were in for a treat, with the resort breaking all kinds of snowfall records. Dahj was, and since then he hasn’t looked back. After spending one of the most memorable seasons hunting for snow, he hasn’t lost the scent—if there’s a fresh patch of snow in the trees, tucked away in an alpine bowl, or even on the side the trail, Dahj knows where to find it. 

With over twenty years of coaching snowboarding all winter and riding the bike park in the summers, Dahj is one of our most experienced snowboard coaches, and his ability to break down the little nuances in your riding will bring you to a level you didn’t know you had.

Wondering about his nickname? Well it started with Daddio, and it got to Dahj on what he describes as a long road—with plenty of stories along the way.

First season working for Whistler Blackcomb: 2008

Certifications: CASI 3, CSIA 1, Freestyle lvl 1

Favourite snowboard run: Bushrat