Dan Raymond

Master trail builder, Olympic halfpipe coach, professional snowboarder, Dan Raymond’s list of accolades go on and on, but all you need to know is that if you’re looking for a good time, look no further. 

Dan always had his eyes set on coaching, joining the competitive halfpipe circuit to hone his skills—that turned into a 8 year career which ended after a near miss of qualifying for the 2010 Vancouver Games. 

For the next 6 years, Dan coached talented athletes in the lead up to the 2014 Sochi Games. After a whirlwind career of travel and competition, Dan has settled down in Whistler—but that doesn’t mean he’s slowed down. Dan spends his summer building some of Whistler’s most iconic mountain bike trails, and his winters leading Snowboard Freeride Clinics and finding the best snow on the mountain.

First season working for Whistler Blackcomb: 1999

Certifications: CASI 4, CSIA 2, CSCF 2, Examiner lvl 2, Freestyle lvl 2

Favourite snowboard run: International Trees