Bob Sayer

Bob Sayer is a highly respected leader, mentor, and long-time contributor to the Canadian avalanche and guiding community, with a career spanning more than 50 years in mountain safety, guiding, and industry development.

Bob began his career as a ski patroller at Grouse Mountain in 1974 and later joined Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing, where he eventually became Operations Manager. Through his career, Bob played a key role in shaping professional guiding standards and advancing training and operational practices within the industry.

Bob was instrumental in the development of the Canadian Ski Guide Association (CSGA), helping establish its courses and running the first program in 1990. He later served as CSGA President from 2018 to 2022 and continues to contribute as Past President.

Bob’s long-standing service on the CAA Technical Committee contributed to many changes in OGRS and other advances. He also contributed as a member of the CAA Board of Directors. Within his industry, Bob acted as Standards Chair for HELICAT for 5 years and remains active in its technical committee.

Throughout his career, Bob has been a strong advocate for professionalism, mentorship, and community engagement within the avalanche and guiding industries. He is widely recognized for encouraging participation in industry associations, committee work, and ongoing professional development, fostering a culture of connection and shared responsibility across the mountain safety community.

Bob’s influence spans generations of guides and practitioners, many of whom credit him with shaping not only their professional pathways but also their approach to showing up, contributing, and supporting the broader industry.

He was recognized as a CAA Honorary Member in acknowledgement of his enduring commitment to the development, safety, and inclusiveness of the avalanche profession in Canada.