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Matt Stephens
Hailing from the questionable slopes of Ontario, one of our renowned presidents, Matt, began his ski club journey. After learning to ski at a young age, he now tears down runs with a mix of confidence, chaos, and sheer commitment to the bit. On the hill you can often find him going down runs that probably shouldn't exist, and often don't at the far corners of the mountain. As a full time 4th year mechanical engineering student, Matt can also be found locking in right before an exam attempting not to get distracted by everything around him. When he’s not full sending it down a run or killing it as an academic weapon, you’ll find him hyping up the club for every single trip whether it be an overnighter or a short Thursday night event. He is always keeping spirits high both on and off the hill. Matt’s passion for skiing, après and the community makes him the perfect embodiment of what the club’s all about.
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Alexa McLellan
Hear ye, hear ye!
From the faraway lands of Squamish hails Alexa, Co-President of Greatness, who doth stride among us with unmatched majesty. Once a ballerina whose sautés defied gravity itself, she now spends her summers wandering forests, planting trees with hands so mighty that even the soil trembles in respect. In the frost-kissed months, she knits hats so expertly crafted that villagers swear they possess powers both mystical and practical. She is known far and wide for her Instagram account of unmatched excellence, where followers scroll in envy and admiration. And lo, though baptized in the sacred waters of PBR, she speaks not of it upon the mountain, for such tales belong only in legend. Clad in bright orange or pink fubukis, she presides over the hills with a gaze that could topple kingdoms, charms other skiers with the cunning of a fox, and crafts legends as sharp as her turns. To see her is to witness a miracle: dancer, gardener, knitter, influencer, sage, and demigoddess all intertwined in one abominable force. Brace thyselves, good folk, for when Alexa appears, forests shall grow taller, her hats shall outshine the cold, Instagram feeds shall quiver, and the slopes will never be the same. |
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Hillary Crossan
She may no longer be president…but Hillary is still the backbone of SSMUSKI. Trips exec in her first year, Madam Prez in her second, and now back at it leading the Trips team in her third—if anyone knows how to herd drunk Mcgill students back to the bus, it’s her. As the seasoned exec that she is, Hillary knows best when it comes to skiing Quebec mountains (she also grew up in Collingwood so she knows a few things about extreme ice and zero vert). When the weather gets warmer and Hillary's no longer living out of her ski boots she's usually growing out her armpit hair somewhere north of Thunderbay planting trees or something. Even from Copenhagen, her helping hands somehow keep this club running (seriously, we’d fall apart without her). When she finally returns from Denmark—just in time for ski season—be sure to ask if the exchange was really worth missing fall in Montreal.
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Preston Norris
Meet Preston – an aerospace enthusiast (but actually an Econ major). He’s a Connecticut kid born in Maryland, raised in Vermont, who somehow survived an emo/eboy phase complete with bleached hair. On the slopes, you’ll find him in the black glades out west; off the slopes, he’s pounding Fairlife chocolate milk by the litre like it’s a full meal. Preston dabbles in lacrosse, is an alfredo pasta chef, and a part-time pickleball/spikeball menace. He also puts in Olympic-level hours rotting—an endurance sport in its own right. Party trick? Being funny enough that the trick is just existing. Pet peeves? None—he’s the chillest guy you’ll ever meet (but seriously, don’t test that).
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Michael Guimont
Meet Michael, your new VP Trips, straight out of Ottawa, he joined the club for two reasons—to learn how to talk to women and to drink at après until his fear of women kicks back in. His natural habitat is a sunny balcony with a Northeast IPA in one hand and a pack of darts in the other. You’ll most often find him soaking up the sun with a Northeast IPA in hand and a cigarette not far behind. His signature move is an impressive commitment to chain-smoking that has become something of a legend. When he’s not skiing or biking, Michael is usually talking trips, gear, or himself—with equal passion. Don’t hesitate to ask him for help loading the bus; he takes his VP Trips duties seriously and is always happy to lend a hand (and maybe show off a bit while doing it).
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Emet Shifrin
Emet — Chicago’s very own bowling prodigy turned intramural pickleball underdog. Captain of his high school bowling team (with five 200+ games to prove it), Emet lives by the motto “practice makes perfect,” though that hasn’t quite carried over to his pickleball record.
He’s a city kid through and through, but don’t let that fool you, after a few trips to Steamboat, this self-proclaimed “urban snowboarder” somehow turned out to be the most natural rider. Maybe it’s the older twin siblings who pushed him down every hill growing up, or maybe it’s just the competitive spirit of someone who insists the perfect cookie beats the perfect brownie any day. Off the slopes, he’s an Econ major with a passion for sustainability and the environment (and Annie’s white cheddar mac ‘n cheese). When he’s not shredding the slopes, you can catch him convincing everyone that his hair is naturally blonde. It’s not. Don’t be fooled. The roots never lie. |
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Maya Park
Maya Park is one of this year's fresh and fancy finance dream team, and in her second year of a B.Com degree. Hailing from Squamish, BC, she is no stranger to the steep peaks and valleys that fill her spreadsheets and winter weekends. A lifelong shredder and ski touring demon, instantly recognizable with her hot pink (knock off) Arc'teryx beanie and Black Crow skis. You might mistake her for a bird (flamingo) with the grace and speed she flies up and down the slopes. Join her if you are ready for an adventure and if you don't fear getting lost. She famously ended up on a Whistler village bus after trying to ski to a Blackcomb lodge at seven years old. Hopefully she has improved her navigation skills since then, and will send all bus drivers to the right hill this season. Outside of SSMUSKI, she dominates the intramural ultimate frisbee pitch and Cafe Campus dance floor. With a smile warmer than a paper cup of ski lodge hot chocolate, she is a delightful and approachable addition to this year's exec team.
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Julia Hepditch
Meet Julia, our favourite bleach blonde, apres enthusiast, and SSMUSki’s very own influencer. Majoring in kinesiology Julia can tell you the exact biomechanics behind your terrible ski form and explain to you the anatomically correct way to shred. But don’t worry she'll be too busy flooding your feed with beautiful graphics and insta stories that'll convert the entire population of Mcgill into a Whistler ski bum like herself. On the hill she’s the girl flying by with endless steeze, somehow managing to find powder on even the iciest days (sea to sky intuition) while shredding on skis double the width necessary for tremblant ice. At apres you’ll catch her tearing up the dance floor — even when there isn’t one. Don’t be intimidated by her resting (hep) bitch face, it’s just her way of coping with the fact that she isn’t allowed to take EDKP213 (Aquatics). Be sure to say hi to Julia on campus, she will greet you with a smile and then whip out her phone for some content #doitforthegram
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Hailey Hart
Meet Hailey Hart, SSMUSKI’s newest events exec and one half of the unstoppable duo with Sara. Together, they’re set to make this year’s party scene the most legendary in club history. Growing up in Kingston, Hailey learned to ski on glorified skating rinks, which explains why she now charges straight into the glades, or into tree wells if we’re being real. Can’t spot her? Check the lodge, where she’s almost certainly recovering from the night before, hot chocolate in hand.
Hailey balances her event scheming with a Phys Ed degree, which basically means she’s majoring in dodgeball, tag, and recess. Off the slopes she lifeguards, teaches swim lessons (mainly to Preston), and plays varsity ultimate for McGill. She’s also one of the friendliest people you’ll ever meet, always bringing her bubbly energy wherever she goes. Just don’t be surprised when she’s the first one to pull out the shot ski at après. With Hailey running events this year, get ready for good vibes, great parties, and zero chance of boredom. |
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Sara Belmore
Meet Sara, a prairie girl turned ski guru. Of course, she’s never actually touched snow. She can’t ski, definitely can’t snowboard, but still swears boarding must be easy. With too many piercings to comfortably wear a ski helmet and a super cool apple tattoo, she gives east coast vibes despite being from your mom’s Regina (Saskatchewan). She’ll win every beer-pour and chug competition, while simultaneously reminding you to consider the political economic state of the world. Sara brings the brains to the team with an English Lit major and Cultural Studies AND Gender/Sexuality/Feminist Studies minor (that’s a mouthful). Get hyped for her legendary events in Montreal’s classiest venues - Powpow, BDA, and Cafe Campus - and for her to talk your ear off about how snowboarders are either the greatest or the absolute worst people you’ll ever meet. Zero waste baddie with no waist, all vibes.
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Kate Stephens
GIRL! Kate Stephens is ready to operate! While Kate may not know her rights from her lefts, the newest operations exec is ready to answer all your questions with a lukewarm pbr in hand. An aspiring environmental scientist, canoe tripping goat, and the world's best skier, no one is more qualified to ensure that the club runs like a well oiled machine. Born and raised in Burlington, Ontario, this GTA baddie is ready to answer every dm and email that comes her way (as long as you don’t ask about her uneven blonde highlights). Kate is reliable, competent, and never sorry for party rockin’, despite the name of her favourite hype song. If the rare occasion arises where Kate is not shredding on the sickest slopes in Quebec, you can find her hooting, hollering, and being her usual “acrobatic, jolly, and playful” self.
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Maia D'Costa
Say hi to Maia, your brand new ops exec! Only hired because she's from Collingwood, She’s going to keep this club running smoothly (in the Collingwood circle, of course). Maia proudly rides on skis two sizes too small. She’ll rip down the hill, tear her snow pants, and laugh it off with a “dude, that was insane.” Officially a bit too seasoned (old) to be rocking her second year, Maia makes it up with her resourcefulness and zest for life that came from living out of a backpack for a year. Don’t be surprised if she makes the club hitchhike to the mountains instead of bussing to save money… She won’t miss an opportunity to tell you about the time she spent three days boating down the Mekong River, or how she nearly got adopted into a cult, or the time she spent a week in the jungle searching for ancient ruins - yeah, yeah, yeah, we get it. We really don’t know how, but she is still alive. And alas, here she is, always on a mountain somewhere - skiing, hiking volcanoes, or trudging up to McMed for her neuroscience classes. If she sees a friend along the way, she’ll stop and say hey, and even if you’re not a friend she’ll still stop to say hey. So don’t be shy, cause she definitely isn’t.
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Alex Genereaux
Meet Alex, the baby of the group and our ultimate gear guru! As our Queen of Sponsors, Alex is putting her connections to work to make sure this year’s partnerships are top tier. Coming to us from Burlington, Ontario, this psychology major and environmental science minor is bringing unmatched energy (and a lot of gear). Her credentials include practically making her residence dorm into a pop-up gear shop with skis, snowboards, kiteboards – you name it! Whether she’s hauling a ski bag or a kiteboard bag through public spaces, people are always wondering if it's a body bag! A true jack of all trades, Alex can be found skiing, kiting, or excelling in any sport that involves adrenaline and fresh air. The word “no” doesn’t exist in Alex’s vocabulary. If you invite her on an adventure, you can bet she’ll say “yes” before you finish your sentence. We are beyond stoked to have her positive and passionate energy joining us this season! Get ready for some epic giveaways, contests, and raffles with the best swag around all thanks to Alex!
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