Interview

John Hetherington grew up in Ontario and began his career in the avalanche patch at St. Moritz, Switzerland, before joining the Whistler ski patrol in the late-60s. He enjoyed a lengthy career working in all aspects of the avalanche industry, including stints as a ski patroller, at Rogers Pass, as a consultant, and as a guide and owner of Whistler Heli-skiing.

John was one of the original members of the Canadian Avalanche Association in 1981. He was the President in 2004-05 and then the Treasurer during the pivotal period when the Canadian Avalanche Centre was formed (now Avalanche Canada).