After arriving in Whistler in 1974,
Brad spent four years working as a Forest Ranger with the Provincial
government.
While employed with the Forest Service, Brad was
active in creating the early access routes to such popular recreation
sites as Meager Creek Hot Springs and the Joffre Lakes Provincial
Park.
Whirlwind Homes Ltd.
In 1979 Brad started Whirlwind Homes Ltd., a Whistler-based construction
and development company which has gone on to win numerous design
awards for the unique and prestigious residences that his team creates
from scratch.
In 1981 Brad was introduced to the Upper Callaghan
Valley by close friend, Nic Slater who had started to build a log
cabin in the area to facilitate overnight ski touring.
The Beginning of Callaghan Country
Through protracted effort, the company, then called Mad River Nordic
Skiing Enterprises, was finally successful in acquiring a land tenure
for the purposes of developing and operating a comprehensive Nordic
centre focusing on commercial backcountry recreation.
Since that time, Brad has skillfully applied his knowledge of building
and forestry to enhance the operation, working tirelessly towards
the company’s vision: to build the most renowned, respected,
and sought-after mountain adventure wilderness resort in the world.
Community Involvement
Brad is active in the community and has sat on the Protected Area
Strategy Committee as well as the Mountain Rescue Task Force for
BC. He was also an early supporter of the Friends of the Olympic
Bid. He has been a team member of the Whistler Search & Rescue
since 1976 and currently presides as a senior SAR Manager.
Brad resides in Black Tusk Village with his wife,
Pixie and their two teenage sons.