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About Peter Heekin

A resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico, Peter Heekin is an avid hiker, rock climber, and skier. He worked as a ski patroller for Sun Valley Company in Sun Valley, Idaho, and owned a ski shop in Hailey, Idaho. Peter Heekin has been featured on the Idaho Mountain Express and helped co-author an article on Ketchum, Idaho. Peter Heekin served as a ski patroller for 3 years. During this time, he was responsible for carrying out avalanche mitigation and was a first responder in ski accidents. He led patrols on ski wrecks several times, and once saved a child who fell 40 feet from a chairlift. Mr. Heekin previously owned a ski and climbing gear shop called Lost River Sports, from 2000 to 2014. He handled all customer fitting and sales, as well as inventory ordering and receiving. He also reconciled the cash register and attended trade shows several time a year. In the winter season, he offered tuning services for skis and boot fitting. Before opening the shop, he worked as a landscaper. Away from work, Peter Heekin supports several charities. He has donated to Access Fund, Alcoholics Anonymous, National Alliance to End Homelessness, and St. Elizabeth Shelters. He holds a BA in geology from the University of Denver.