The team
Eva
CoFounder & Whistler Wander CEO
Ski Instructor & Guide
Born in Spain and after traveling the world for years without finding a place that conquered her, having lived in Australia, USA and London, Eva took a ski trip to Whistler in 2017. It only took her 10 days to fall in love with this wonderful place and know that skiing in these Mountains was what she wanted to do, turning his passion into a way of life.
She packed her life and followed her instinct, quitting her job in investment banking in London to start a life of skiing in Whistler.
Today, she is certified by the Canadian Alliance of Ski Instructors (CSIA) and the Canadian Association for Adapted Skiing (CADS), allowing her to teach people with physical and cognitive disabilities to ski.
Alex
CoFounder & Whistler Wander COO
Ski Instructor & Guide
Alex was born in the north of Spain surrounded by mountains, which were always his passion. Since he was little he loved skiing and he always knew that his dream would be dedicating to it.
After completing his training in Baqueira, when he was 20 he made his debut as an instructor in Cerler and since then he has been linking seasons and continuing his training in Switzerland, Italy, Argentina, Spain and France.
It was in 2014 when he decided that he wanted to try Canada. Since then, Whistler has been his last destination and has become his home.
Today he is certified by the International Association of Ski Instructors (ISIA) at its highest level and the 2020/2021 season will be his 18th as an instructor.
Lucia
Office Administrative Assistant
Lucía is our latest addition to the Whistler Wander team and works closely with us behind the computer.
She was born in Spain and when she was 8 years old she started skiing. Since then it has always been her passion and hobby.
As a child she used to compete in tennis and trial bike. She has a degree in Business Administration and Management, specialized in Digital Marketing. She arrived to Vancouver in 2021 and spent the entire winter visiting the Whistler Mountains, realizing this was her place. Her energy is contagious and she will always be happy to help you with all your needs!
Looking forward for you to meeting her!!!
Gnomo
Ski & Snowboard Instructor & Guide
Jorge Escobedo Silveda. Internationally known as GNOMO, born in Asturias (Spain) and well known for his infinite patience is European certified in Snowboard level 3 and Ski CSIA level 1. Being the next one his 8th season is Whistler, he is one of the most requested instructors of the school, working an average of 700 hour per season and capable of teaching more than 96 days in a row without any rest.
Twice awarded “Best Whistler Blackcomb Instructor” among more than 1,400 instructors. He has been teaching for 27 in different countries and continents.
“Classes end when it is getting dark or when the Ski Patrol take you home by the ear“
Michele
Ski Instructor & Guide
Mikele Pompain is from Italy and has been a ski instructor since 2003. The coming season will be his 6th in Whistler. He speaks 5 languages.
When he was little he ski raced for the Ski Team in Dolomites, Italy. Patience and positive attitude define him, being able to do more than 120 teaching days per season.
As of today, he is certified by the International Association of Ski Instructors (ISIA) level 3.
Bernat
Ski Instructor & Guide
Bernat Pou García is a graduated in Physical Activity and Sports Sciences and level 2 skiing in Europe.
Originally from the Arán Valley, he has spent 6 seasons as a children’s coach and instructor in Baqueira (Spain).
Outdoor sports lover. Specialist in ski technique and freeride. He loves working with children and our Whistler Wander Little Warriors adore him!
Alejandro
Snowboard Instructor & Guide
Alejandro Tormo Peris. His passions are nature, sports and teaching. For this reason, he focused his life 100% on studying the outdoor sports.
Snowboard Sports Technician level 2 in Europe, CSIA level 1, Barrancos TD level 2, SSI Diving Instructor, Kayak TD level 1, Rafting guide level 3 and mountain guide level 1. With 12 years of experience as Snowboarding Instructor, he has endless patience. Very professional and with lots of different exercises to teach in a fun and enjoyable way to children and intrepid adults who want to try or improve their skills in snowboarding.
Cristina
Ski Instructor & Guide
Cristina Sánchez was born in Spain, and unlike most instructors who tell how they learned to ski from a very young age, some just as they were starting to walk, Cristina started this sport at the age of 22, with which she realized the importance of a good teacher as well as the advantage of learning at an early age. It’s never too late to learn if you’re passionate about something!
Four years after starting skiing and falling madly in love with this sport, she began to teach groups of school children and ended up training as a TD2 (Level 2 Sports Technician in Europe) in alpine skiing.
With infinite patience and passionate about teaching, she always seeks to get the best out of each student so that she can infect them with the love for skiing
Alberto
Ski Instructor & Guide
Alberto Fernandez Pastrana was born in Spain and is certified as TD Level 2 in Europe in alpine skiing and a mid-mountain guide. He became mountain lover thanks to his father. Since he was little, the mountains were always part of his education and when he was only three years old his father taught him to ski.
6 years ago, he decided to make a change in his life, leaving the city and dedicating himself exclusively to teaching his passion for the mountains, the nature and the sensation of sliding through the snow in different countries and ski resorts in Spain, Argentina and Canada.
He loves teaching all kind of students, from the smallest and bravest to the older ones who would never believe they would learn. Always with safety, fun and learning in his classes.
His confession: «It makes me very sad when the ski day ends and I have to take off my ski boots«
Endika
Ski Instructor & Guide
Endika Aguilar was born in Spain. Passionate about sports in nature, social educator, ski instructor (Level 2 Sports Technician in Europe with ISIA international recognition), boat captain and SSI Scubadive instructor, his other passion.
After years working in the field of functional diversity, he decided to make a change in his life and make his passion his profession. He has four years of experience teaching both the youngest and the oldest to enjoy skiing, the mountains and nature.
His professional career has given him the opportunity to learn to be empathetic, patient and very decisive when it comes to managing individual or group lessons suitable for all family members.
«I don’t understand sport without having a good time, and the basis of my classes are safety, fun and learning.»
David
Ski Instructor & Guide
David Val was born in the north of Spain and has spent his life skiing in the Pyrenees. He is certified as a level 2 Sports Technician in Europe, as level 2 canyoning instructor and as level 2 mountain guide.
He always has a smile on his face and he tries to spread it as he believes that the best way to learn to ski is to have fun so that all the fears disappear and the progress is faster.
His great passions are: skiing, canyoning, climbing and hiking. He also loves to travel and learn about other cultures. This year he will be discovering the Canadian one.
Adri
Ski Instructor & Guide
Luca
The Boss woof woof
Luca was born on September 21st, 2020 in Montreal🇨🇦. His parents are Tirzah & Dracula (they weighted 93 & 111 pounds or 42 & 50 kg respectively) so he is expected to be HUGE! He will be continuously receiving the best trainings to be able to welcome and greeting you all as you deserve!!
You can follow all his progress through our Instagram Account @whistlerwander
