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Rupert Hatfield

Canada & USA Product Manager

A Ski Safari Relic

Joining in 2003, this year will mark 20 great years with Ski Safari.

Skier or snowboarder

Most definitely a skier...

Ski/ boarding history

I lived the dream and spent years doing ski seasons - 11 in total - if you can't ski after that then there is something wrong - over 1700 ski days total so far!

Favourite ski safari

Rockies Loop - an epic adventure to some of my favourite resorts including Kicking Horse, Revelstoke, Banff, Lake Louise and Panorama.

Best mountain moment

Seeing my kids (Betsy, Tom and Tess) on snow for the first time - they definetly have the moves!

Last resorts visited

Norefjell in Norway.

Next trip

Palisade Tahoe in the USA.

Interesting fact

During the pandemic, I did Just Eat food deliveries...

Top ski trip recommendation

Whether a skier or boarder then get your own gear - a bit of a hassle but so worth it.

Latest posts from Rupert Hatfield

Whistler Snowboarder in front of the Black Tusk © Destination BC / Reuben Krabbe
19th July 2024
28 years on from sending our first customers to ski in Whistler, it remains by far our most popular destination in North America. And it's no wonder - as the continent's biggest and best resort it ticks every box for every skier and snowboarder.
Steep Skiing in Banff © ReubenKrabbe
18th January 2024
April ski holidays are sunnier, less busy and, as long as you choose the right resort, just as snow-sure as the winter months. If you're thinking about some late-season skiing, here are some ideas from the Ski Safari team for where to ski in April.