Heather Fielding-Owen » Alpine DECL Team

The Alpine DECL (Division Education and Clinic Leader) team is a group of highly trained instructors who are responsible for running the various Alpine clinics and assessments that the Division offers.

Members of this team have have been hand-selected from the Intermountain Development Squad; for more information on this process, take a look at the “Alpine DEVO Squad Selection” event listed on this page.

Heather Fielding-Owen

Biography

How did you get your start in this career field? In Dec of 1998 I signed up at The Canyons to take a week long ski instructor training course.

What inspired you to pursue the career you have today? Followed my instincts to do what I love.

What’s something you’ve always wanted to try but haven’t yet? I would like to try to see the northern lights from train travel in Alaska.

What surprised you most about working in this industry? The life long friendships from staff members to clients that have been created when sharing the passion for skiing.

What lesson are you most grateful for learning? Goals can take time to achieve. I have learned to take failure(s) as an opportunity to reflect and learn from.

Please list your hidden talent(s): Baking pies, and many other types of baked goods
Landscape Painting
Cooking on multiple day camping/river trips

Notes

Home resort: Canyons