Did you know…
In May of 1984, the Ft. St. James Ski Club was created to oversee the operation of the Murray Ridge Ski Area. The diversity of the fifteen applicants was, and still is, a testimony to the vision of a community operated ski area - the desire to make skiing (and now snowboarding as well) accessible to as many people as possible, and to ensure the success and longevity of a hill that had been birthed out of passion and love of the sport. Included among these applicants were businessmen, a sales manager, a housewife, a school principal, a labourer, a trucker, an electrician, a retail clerk, and a planer supervisor. This board of individuals undertook to hire a manager each season to run the ski hill, and volunteered their time to ensure Fort St. James was able to preserve this amazing resource for all community members to use and enjoy.
Fast forward to today, and not much has changed. We are still a community owned ski area, with a volunteer board that hires a manager to oversee the operation of the hill. We are still just as passionate about our love for skiing and snowboarding, and hope your experience on our hill helps you grow to love it just as much as we do! If you have a desire to get involved, please reach out to one of us to find out how you can help!
Daniel Goff - President
Joined the club as the GM 2008 - 2012, board member 2008 - 2012, President 2012 - Present
I ‘ve been in the ski industry since 1995, starting at Murray Ridge and then moving south to the Kootenays, finally moving home in 2008.
As President, my goal is to continue supporting this beauty of a mountain. I plan to stick around to keep this awesome opportunity available for the youth that i had growing up. My hopes are to one day ski Haslinger with my grandchildren!!
Jeff Jones - Director
Darryl Valk - Treasurer
Sarah Grill - Director
I live in Fort St. James and have a deep love for skiing/boarding and a strong commitment to community. I joined the board hoping to help ensure the continued success and sustainability of the nonprofit ski area, Murray Ridge. As a board member, I hope to bring a personal connection to both the sport and the local community, advocating for initiatives that preserve the natural environment, enhance the ski/boarding experience, and support local programs. I believe in the power of outdoor recreation to bring people together and am committed to making Murray Ridge a resource for all to enjoy for many years to come.
Cody Willick - Director
Davina Valk - Director
Janna Burgart - Director
I've been on the board for 3 years. I joined because I care about what happens and wish to contribute to our ski hill. I feel very lucky to be in the unique position of being an employee at the hill, on ski-patrol and, instructing.
Jana Gainor - General Manager
I joined the board in 2013 out of a passion for volunteering in my community and love for my local mountain. I became the GM in 2015, and since that time the Ridge has become a second home for my family. My goal is to create and preserve an amazing community asset for the people of the region that Fort St. James can be proud of!
