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Steve Nichipor, Canopy Tour Director
Steve's love for the mountains has been an ever-present force throughout his life. He has been a professional guide for a number of years. Whether zipping through the trees, skiing Tuckerman Ravine or climbing on Cathedral Ledge, he always enjoys helping people have an unforgettable adventure. A backcountry skier, avid rock and ice climber, coffee roaster, builder, loving father and husband, culinary artist and wilderness emergency care provider - there isn't much that Steve is not ready and willing to undertake. As a Canopy Tour Director, Steve is a perfect match.

Greg Auger, Canopy Tour Guide
Greg originally came from up the road a piece in Groveton, NH and is currently seeking his Masters Degree in Civil Engineering from UNH. He'll be getting married this summer but in the meantime, he's hitched to our canopy tour as one of our trusty guides. He's very familiar with our resort having worked here for a total of 14 years, mostly in ski patrol and ski school. When you meet Greg, you'll quickly get the sense that he loves working in the great outdoors and hiking, mountain biking, and skiing occupy his spare time as well.

Lance Baker, Canopy Tour Desk Attendant
Lance comes to us by way of Denver, Colorado but has also lived in Texas, Arizona, and California. This well traveled gentleman currently resides in Whitefield, NH with his wife Kathy and their avid skateboarding son Daniel. During the summer, Lance helps out booking Canopy Tour reservations and in the winter, he's a top notch member of our Guest Services staff. If you have questions on the canopy tour, misplaced skis, need a lift ticket, or want the latest report on ski trail conditions, Lance is always there to lend a hand in a very friendly way.

Alexa Bernotavicz, Canopy Tour Guide
In addition to managing mountain operations at Bretton Woods, Alexa is a fun and talented guide. She brings a wealth of knowledge from geology to lift mechanics. Just don't ask her to guide a tour when the Patriots are playing - she probably has other plans.

Neal Brodien, Canopy Tour Guide
Our walking nature encyclopedia, weather enthusiast and knowledgeable tour guide, Neal has made a flawless transition from ski patroller to guide. He brings us a wealth of outdoor experience and facts about every facet of our natural world. Take advantage; you have a treat in store as Neal guides you through the magical world which surrounds us, as we zip through the trees.

Mark Butterfield, Canopy Tour Group Sales
Mark grew up in Central Massachusetts and graduated from Bowdoin College in Maine. He spent 30 years in the corporate world as a banker in Boston, MA and Portland, Maine before answering the beckon call of NH's White Mountains. He handles Group Sales for the Canopy Tour year 'round and he's the Bretton Woods Snow Reporter during the ski season. He enjoys hiking, golfing, downhill and cross-country skiing in his spare time and currently lives in Sugar Hill, NH with his wife Toni, their two daughters, Allie and Hannah, and their two labs, Buster and Maddie.

Jen Chardon, Canopy Tour Guide
Jen comes to Bretton Woods with a joyful sense of wonder for the out of doors. Her zest for life allows her sense of discovery to thrive, and her appreciation for the little things - the "pockets of magic" to be noticed. As Jen likes to say as she walks outside, "Step into my office." We couldn't be more fortunate than to have her guiding with us here at Bretton Woods.

Sean Doll, Canopy Tour Guide
Sean hails from Westfield, NJ and has previously worked everywhere from an office in the upper west side of Manhattan to a cattle ranch in Montana. Since November 2000, he's worked at our resort in Sales, Operations (Nordic and alpine), Special Events and Activities, and taught fly fishing, lead hikes and lead mountain bike tours. Sean currently lives in Littleton with his wife Stacey and their two dogs. His hobbies include skiing, fly fishing, mountain biking, hiking, rock climbing, paddling, or just knocking around the house. Sean's unique sarcasm is sure to keep you laughing throughout your canopy tour.

Todd Donahue, Canopy Tour Guide
Most of Todd's work has been in places where most people play. Whether working at ski areas out west, guiding snowmobile tours, or enjoying some kayaking or golf, Todd makes sure he has a good time. You'll definitely enjoy a Canopy Tour with Todd.

Lennie Fillius, Canopy Tour Guide
Lennie spent 23 years developing and operating adventure-based therapeutic programs in NJ. He came to us from the Bretton Woods Ski School, where he still teaches in the winter months, teaching alpine and telemark skiing. He enjoys motorcycle touring, kayaking, cycling, hiking, and of course, showing our guests a good time on the Canopy Tour.

Tim Fleury, Canopy Tour Guide
Tim's from Wesford, MA originally and graduated from Lyndon State College with a degree in Ski Area Management. He's worked 3 years at our resort as the Ski Area Events Coordinator and currently resides in Littleton, NH with his new wife Katherine. Tim enjoys fly-fishing and downhill skiing and is about as friendly and easy-goin' as they come up here in the North Country.

Kevin Fraser, Canopy Tour Guide
If it's an outdoor activity, Kevin's got it covered. An avid hiker and member of the AMC 4000 footer club, he's also a member of Bretton Woods Ski Patrol and 14 year member of the National Ski Patrol. Add 32 years as a firefighter, 20 years as a high school soccer coach, bike riding, and kayaking to his arsenal and you're in good hands on our tour with this well-rounded outdoorsman.

Doug Harman, Canopy Tour Guide
After spending many years working in the hectic world of emergency medicine in Connecticut, Doug is happy to enjoy a more relaxed pace living in the north country of New Hampshire. With several years working as a ski patroller and mountain bike patroller, Doug still appreciates - as much as ever - spending his days showing our guests a little bit of the good life.

Kris Hennessey, Canopy Tour Guide
We welcome Kris' passion for outdoor activities and true appreciation for the art of conversation. She has given us a whole new perspective, as we share in her positive can-do attitude.

Kyle Hildenbrand, Canopy Tour Guide
Kyle is a teacher by trade. In the winter, he's both a Bretton Woods Alpine and Adaptive Ski School Instructor as well as a music teacher at White Mountain School. Kyle resides in Whitefield, NH and his jovial nature will be sure and put a smile on your face.

Megan Hinds, Canopy Tour Guide
Megan grew up on her family's golf course in Colebrook, NH and is currently attending Lyndon State College for Ski and Snow Sport Management. She worked at Bretton Woods for the first time last ski season as part of a practicum for her college major. She quickly fell in love with the location and the staff and decided to spend her summer at Bretton Woods. In her free time, she loves traveling around the East Coast, spending time with friends, her border collie named Harley, and of course eating. We're thrilled to have her on our staff and you'll undoubtedly have fun if she's guiding your tour!

Dana Holmes, Canopy Tour Guide
Dana was born and raised on Gardiner, Maine and now resides in beautiful, Glen, NH. He recently graduated from the University of Maine/Farmington with a degree in Political Science and spends his free time back country skiing whenever he can. He's been a ski instructor for a couple of winters at Saddleback Mountain in Rangeley, Maine and has now joined the illustrious Canopy Tour staff as a summer guide.

Paul Ingersoll, Canopy Tour Guide
Good natured and perfectly suited to guide our tours doesn't even begin to describe the wonder of Paul. He joined us straight off his snowboard, spending the winter both patrolling and guiding. Paul greets every adventure with a smile, whether leading a canopy tour, riding his motorcycle, or looking for turkeys in the woods with his eight year old son. As an incredible balance between hard working, capable and fun loving, Paul combined his diverse life experiences to come on board the Canopy Tour.

Zach Johnk, Canopy Tour Guide
When Zach isn't whipping up a batch of homemade wolf jerky or fondly perusing a Hemingway novel, he's zipping through the trees. An aspiring journalist, avid skier and uber-skilled soccer player, Zach likes to keep both his mind and body active. As your rugged and husky, yet surprisingly sensitive guide, Zach will enlighten you on subjects ranging from symbolism in fairy tales to the latest hits in Danish music.

Heather McKendry, Canopy Tour Guide
Heather brings a wide knowledge base to the Canopy Tour. With a background in outdoor education, and both feet firmly planted in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, it is perfect that she joins us here at the Canopy Tour. In her spare time, she is a gardener, cyclist, and motorcycle rider. We welcome her energy, sense of humor and flare for fashion.

Patrick McKerley, Canopy Tour Guide
Patrick came to Bretton Woods long before the rest of the team, primarily as a ski patroller in the winter months. It soon became evident that he was a willing and able "Patrick-of-all-trades." He is a natural teacher who seamlessly reaches out to all ages, abilities and walks of life. We know you are in capable hands with Patrick as a guide.

Mike Nickerson, Canopy Tour Guide
Mike and his wife currently reside in Tamworth, NH. While considered a "jack of all trades," Mike brings to the canopy tour over 30 years of extensive, outdoor challenge courses. He could probably fix anything around your house but quite often prefers the solitude of a good day of fishing.

Nicholas Parker, Canopy Tour Guide
Nick's from Pennsylvania originally and now resides in nearby North Conway, NH. He's fluent in French and American sign language and has done everything from being a professional arborist to a bicycle race program coordinator. He's also got his EMT Certification so you're in good hands with Nick when out on our course.

Zack Potter, Canopy Tour Guide
Zack's love of the White Mountains began at the ripe old age of 3 when his family moved here from Michigan. From there it grew by leaps and bounds through high school ski programs including ski jumping. Following "spiritual awakening" trips to France and Australia's Outback and Great Barrier Reef, Zack finally landed at Hobart College where he double majored in Religion and Music. After 4 more years as a "flatlander" in Western NY, the inner ski bum got the best of him again in the summer of 2009 and he's been attached at the hip to Bretton Woods ever since assisting our ski school program and canopy tour.

Ashley Tempesta, Canopy Tour Guide
Ashley was born and raised in Waterford, Maine and has always had a passion for the great outdoors. She's an avid climber and has taught snowboarding, canoeing, and led many a backpacking expedition. She spent the last 3 winters as a ski instructor at Sunday River while pursuing her undergraduate degree at USM. Her smile lights up the sky and will be sure to put you at ease on our canopy tour.

Mike Walker, Canopy Tour Guide
Mike is no stranger to heights, as he has spent many years building log homes with a family business in northern New Hampshire. On his free time he enjoys kayaking, gardening, and searching the woods for moose antlers.

Bobby Wisnouckas, Canopy Tour Guide
From hiking thousands of miles, to repairing cars, to getting big air on his snowboard, Bobby brings a wide range of talents and a tremendous amount of enthusiasm to leading Canopy Tours. You'll know from the moment you meet him that Bobby loves his job.