why whistler
After years away from Canada, living and surfing in Los Angeles and Costa Rica, I felt it was time for a new chapter. Surfing had been a central part of my life, and I’d explored some of the most incredible surf destinations in the world—chasing breaks in Panama, Nicaragua, Mexico, California, the Caribbean, Peru, and even Ireland. Each trip added layers of adventure and connection to the ocean, but I started to crave a shift, something that would challenge me in a completely different way.
Whistler became the perfect answer.
The mountains offered a chance to swap ocean swells for snow-covered peaks, trading the rhythm of the waves for the flow of fresh powder. Snowboarding has a similar freedom to surfing—a connection to the natural world and a sense of exhilaration that’s hard to match. Beyond that, Whistler provided a sense of community and balance that felt ideal for raising a family.