• Graham Holt
  Graham was born in Calgary, AB. He is certified by the ACMG as a Ski Guide and has worked with rk since 1999. Graham rode a mountain bike from San Diego, CA to Panama.

• Rod Gibbons
  Rod was born in Waukegan, IL. He is both ACMG and IFMGA certified and has guided for rk since 1987. Rod is also a Professional member of the Canadian Avalanche Association.

• Jeremy Mackenzie
  Born in Calgary, Jeremy has worked with rk since 1996 starting out as Food and Beverage Manager. His attraction to winter sports inspired him to become a Ski Guide. Jeremy is an ACMG/IFMGA certified Mountain Guide. He loves travelling and enjoys playing the guitar.

• Nate Sereda
  Nate was born in Edmonton, AB and is certified as an ACMG Ski Guide. He started guiding with rk in 2005. Nate is a welcome member to our team of guides, as he brings exceptional guiding skills and a great sense of humour.

• Rich Paradis
  Originally from Welland ON, Rich has lived in Invermere for the past 12 years and calls the Columbia Valley his home. Rich is an ACMG certified Ski Guide and is looking forward to his third season with rk. When not backcountry skiing Rich enjoys hiking, climbing and beating Nate Sereda at squash on a regular basis.

• Erica
  ACMG Assistant Ski Guide and Assistant Rock Guide. Born in London England but a gypsy since birth. Erica now resides in Banff, Alberta and loves to play in the mountains.

• Andrew
  Andrew was born and raised in Thunder Bay, Ontario but has called Panorama and Invermere his home since 1995. However he still heads east regularly to get his sailing fix on Lake Superior. Andrew is an ACMG Assistant Ski Guide and a Professional Member and Instructor for the Canadian Avalanche Association

• Cyril Shokoples
  Cyril (Cereal) was born in Edmonton, AB. and has been guiding with rk since 1989. He is an ACMG/IFMGA Certified Mountain Guide & Mountain Rescue Instructor. Cyril is also a certified SCUBA Divemaster & Instructor; ask to see his photos!

• Bruce Holloway - Pilot
  Bruce was born in Revelstoke, BC and now lives near Calgary, AB. An experienced ski-pilot, Bruce has flown for three heli-ski operators in BC and worked with rk for 15 years, piloting the Bell 212 and 407. Bruce owns and operates Elbow River Helicopters.

• Roy Simon - Pilot
  Roy was born in Manitoba and resides near Winnipeg, MB. Roy has been flying since 1971 and has heli-skied since 1977 for two heli-ski operators in BC. He has flown for rk for nine years. Roy enjoys carpentry and traveling.

• Tory Lewis – Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME)
  Tory was raised in BC and lives in Calgary. As Director of Maintenance, Tory is responsible for keeping the helicopters maintained each day, ready to heli-ski. Tory has been working at rk since 2008. Tory loves to snowboard and travel.

• Bill Palagain – AME
  Bill was born in British Columbia and resides in Edmonton, Alberta. He has been an (AME) for 20 years and will be working at rk to keep the Bell 212 ready at all times for your heliski adventure. Bill likes to play hockey, camp, and spend time with his family in his spare time.

• Sandra Rejzek-Opheim - Sales & Reservation Manager
  Sandra has worked with rk since 1993. She was born and raised in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and has been working in BC's ski industry since 1978. When not skiing herself, Sandra can be found walking her dog on the trails, following her son to hockey games or enjoying a glass of wine on the deck. The best part of Sandra's day in the office is taking a 'Private' reservation.

• Laura Hall - Reservations
  Laura started working with rk in 1989 in the Gift Shop and Front Desk check-in. This summer the doors have opened for her assisting in the office with multi day and private reservations. Laura loves to travel the world with her husband and daughter sampling as much sun, sand and seafood the region has to offer. Summer hiking in the mountains or winter x-country skiing with her trusty four legged trail finder Summit, are two of Laura's favorite pleasures.

• Janna Patrick – Reservations
  After graduating in Physics from UBC, Janna only planned to work one season before settling down to a "real" job. Fortunately, she got a taste of heliskiing with the rk family and never looked back. Growing up in an active family, she enjoys running, hiking, canoeing, and skiing. She has worked with rk since 2005 and loves seeing how excited the guests are when they return from their heli day.