Derek Foose

There aren’t many coaches who epitomize what we do at Extremely Canadian better than Derek Foose. The founder and head coach of the Whistler Freeride Club, Foose is wiser than most when it comes to progression, and his knowledge of the terrain at Whistler Blackcomb is unmatched. 

A former professional skier himself, Foose starred in Warren Miller’s “Children of Winter”, but his career has grown plenty since his days on screen. Along with being an announcer for the Freeride World Tour, Foose spends his summers behind the microphone for Crankworx Whistler, along with fulfilling his duties as the Coach Advisory Board Chair for the IFSA. 

There isn’t a part of the industry that Foose isn’t deeply ingrained in, and we couldn’t be happier to have him on the team.

First season working for Whistler Blackcomb: 1995

Certifications: PSIC 4, CSCF 2, Freestyle 2

Favourite ski run: West Cirque to Doom & Gloom