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Meet the Team
Peter “Swede” Mattsson - Co-Owner, President and Operations Manager
Swede is a character of some renown in the skiing business, and is currently the driving force behind Bella Coola Heli Sports.
Beat Steiner - Co-Owner and Business Manager
"Its all about the skiing" says Beat Steiner. He has been actively involved in the ski industry since 1983. First as a ski model, then a ski cinematographer and now co-owner of Bella Coola Heli Sports.
Christian Begin - Co-Owner / Not So Silent Partner
A household name for anyone keen on ski & mountain bike films, Christian has been professionally involved in the ski industry for over 25 years. His passion for skiing and the mountain environment led him to undertake and graduate from a diploma course in Ski Area Management, Resort Operation and Marketing,
Paul Berntsen, Heli Skiing Guide Manager
Paul Berntsen grew up near Vancouver. His early hobbies were kayaking, climbing and skiing in the Coast Mountains. To support his habit, he worked in logging camps on the BC coast and also various projects including ski patrolling, raft guiding, and smoke jumping.
Richard Lapointe - Chief Heli Ski Pilot
Richard was born in Quebec and learned to fly helicopters during his education in the military in the 80’s. His first mission after completing school was to fly helicopters in Labrador for a military search-and-rescue team.
Jia Condon, Head guide, Tweedsmuir Lodge Heli Skiing
His motto is “Play Hard and Safe”. From a very young age, Jia has enjoyed exploring the wilderness with his family, later making a natural progression to becoming a career mountain guide and adventurer.
