Gavin Phillipson

If you’ve ever skied on Whistler Blackcomb’s infamous Peak Chair, you’ve likely seen Gavin Phillipson. Splitting his time between the infamous Whistler Freeride Club and the Extremely Canadian Steeps Program, Gavin knows the mountain as well as anyone—and he’s here to show you a good time. 

“If I had perfect conditions every day, I could ski the Peak Chair for the rest of my life and be pretty content.”, says Phillipson. “Outside of that, Blackcomb has so much great terrain to offer. Spanky’s Ladder and Chainsaw Ridge are probably my favourite zones over there.”

Whether it’s Whistler or Blackcomb, Phillipson knows a thing or two about working through complex terrain, which is why he’s one of our go-to-guys.

First season working for Whistler Blackcomb: 2000

Certifications: PSIC 4, CSCF 1, Examiner lvl 3, Freestyle 2

Favourite ski run: Chainsaw Ridge