A local legend who has made his name by skiing many first descents around the world. Epic adventures with fellow pro-skiers Trevor Petersen and Eric Pehota, that included first descents of Mount Deborah in Alaska, University Peak in the Wrangell Range, and the iconic East Face of Mount Tantalus.

Foon spent fifteen years skiing professionally for major ski brands, influencing the design of modern freeride skis, while being told "that skis can't be mass produced." Johnny has taken that feedback and carved his own shapes and designs, in his own name, Foon Skis.

Today, Johnny is out in the mountains skiing with Kye Petersen & Matty Richard, exploring new zones, and talking about the design and development of the skis they are creating together.

The Coast Mountains have attracted generations of unique people, and only a handful find the way to stand alone. Matty Richard has spent the last 18 years discovering the exclusive terrain throughout the Coast Mountains, defining himself as a true influencer of the local Whistler ski community.

Born on the east coast of Acadia, New Brunswick, Matty travelled to Whistler after high school, and never left. Over his time he has explored every mapped line throughout Blackcomb mountain, and even those lines not on the map. Matty continues to harness the same electric energy he has had since learning to ski at a young age, finding himself in the mountains every day that he can, continuing to explore. 

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FOON SKIS | PATAGONIA | MONS ROYALE | SMITH | SURE FOOT 

SKIS: MAVERICK, TANTALUS, SHREDDIE OG

After I few years of roaming around B.C, I found my shangri-la, the Kootenays. A mystical place where you can ride untouched Champagne pow! I was chasing the dream to make it into the guiding industry. The first one to give me a chance was Baldface Lodge.It was 10 years ago and I still work there! Feels like home when I'm up there! I got my CSGA Level 1, then 2 and got to be leading my Cat and also start flying around the Selkirk and Purcell with Stellar Heliskiing. I was the first recipient of the Lisa Korthals Bursary and use that help to get into the first edition of the CSGA touring course, the only female participant at the time. I'm now glad to be a part of Foon Skis! Let's slide shall we!?

SKIS: MOMA LISA 169

17 year old freeride skier born ‘n raised in Whistler BC. He loves spending time in the mountains, whether it’s shredding in the resort or exploring the backcountry!

SKIS: SHREDDIE 182

Came out west to visit and never left. Born and raised in Ontario and Quebec. Started skiing Mont Tremblant when I was 3, then later learning to snowboard, freestyle ski and back country ski . Now 24 years old and working as an electrician. I stay active all year round by biking, back country camping and skiing whenever I can.

SKIS: SHREDDIE 182