President and Manager of The Core Climbing and Fitness Centre; formerly co-founder of the Great Wall Climbing Centre

Bob Allison- (President and Manager of The Core Climbing and Fitness Centre; formerly co-founder of the Great Wall Climbing Centre) has been climbing for over 40 years. Bob and his family have lived in Whistler for over 30 years during which time Bob has created two climbing areas: Nordic and Calchek, and put up dozens of routes rated from 5.4 through 5.13 throughout the Sea to Sky corridor. Bob’s athletic accomplishments include more than climbing: Bob was a Canadian National Ski Team member winning the Canadian National Junior Alpine Championships 2-years in a row, a world-class windsurfer and a great surfer. He created Whistler’s first snowboard club and then Canada’s first National Snowboard team as Head Coach. He is also passionate about his mountain biking and rides whenever he can. He has won several mountain biking events, inluding 1st in his category in one of North America’s biggest biking competitions – “The Sea Otter Classic” in Monterey, California, 1st in the Sea to Sky’s most popular Mountain Bike race – “Test of Metal”, 1st in one of Whistler’s summer favorite team races – “Ken Kwon Memorial” and 3rd at the Canadian National Championships in St Felicien, Quebec. Bob has been voted as one of Whistler’s favourite athletes in the Pique’s “Best of the Year” tribute. As an ACMG rock guide, he has shared his passion for climbing with hundreds of aspiring climbers, and now is eager to share his passion for fitness with The Core staff, members and visitors. For Bob, fitness and sport are more than just activities: they are a way of life.

• Bachelor of Business Administration SFU
• Association of Canadian Mountain Guides Rock Guide
• Agatsu certified Kettlebell Instructor

John wants help you reach the finish line with your best time, your best body and assist you to reach your personal fitness goals.  He has been making a difference as a trainer since 2006. As a triathlete himself, who takes on 5-8 races a year, he can be the coach who gets you to the finish line through sharing his personal experience with muscle toning, endurance, strength and conditioning. John is certified Group Fitness BCRPA, Personal Fitness Trainer BCRPA, Weight Lifting BCRPA.  

He can give you sport specific instruction in biking, swimming and running with a focus on triathlon. For John showing up consistently is the key to successfully achieving your fitness  

How long with Whistler Core:   12 years.
Fitness Philosophy:  Keep Moving!
Best Advice:   Sign up for event that requires fitness!
Biggest Health Vice:  Chocolate.
How do you stay in shape:  Swim, Bike Run - Repeat....
What is your specialty:  Tri Training and Weight loss.

Credentials:  

• Group Fitness BCRPA 
• Personal Fitness Trainer BCRPA 
• Weight Lifting BCRPA 

Schedule a session with John today!

Taking the confusion out of weight loss and strength goals, Marina will keep you motivated and excited to come out to your next session and send you home with nutritional information and goals to work on until you have come back to your next class, workout or private session with her. 

When clients are working with Marina, they are creating more time and energy to achieve results and freedom.  As a personal trainer, and group fitness instructor,  Marina employs full body movement and functional training to help her clients reach their fitness goals. She is an outdoor enthusiast - rock climbing, altitude trail running, and skiing, to name a few - and loves translating that experience, to the gym. Free weights and high-intensity training are Marina's tools for assisting clients to build muscle mass and tone. She is a qualified trainer with years of experience and can help you with active rehabilitation, particularly with shoulder, and knee injuries. Marina believes that being active and fit is an important part of everyone's life. 

How long with Whistler Core: 2 years. 
Fitness Philosophy: Mind-Body-Soul.
Best Advice: Commit!
Biggest Health Vice: Cheese
How do you stay in shape: Goals.
What is your specialty:  Results!

 Credentials: 

• Masseuse 
• Sports Science dipl., Personal Trainer BCRPA, 
• Weight Lifting Cert., Nutritional Advisor, 
• Third Age (Seniors) BCRPA, 
• Fitness Instructor
• ACMG Apprentice Rock Guide

Schedule a session with Marina today!

Born and raised on the outskirts of London, Tom spent his teens playing rugby and cycling before discovering outdoor climbing on a trip to New Zealand in his twenties. A hobby quickly grew into a lifestyle and he spent summers travelling Europe in his van, climbing, cycling and hiking before finally taking the plunge to move properly into the mountains. He loves sharing his passion for the outdoors with others, exploring the technical sides of sports as well as the physical and mental.

When not climbing, he teaches maths and science online, writes fiction and conspires about the next climbing trip.

Rhys loves two things: climbing and travelling. Originally from North London in the Uk, he spent his early 20's backpacking throughout Europe and South East Asia. After eventually wandering back home to Cambridge, Rhys began working as a watch and jewellery specialist on sea cruise ships. After four years at sea sailing around the globe, he moved back to England to save some money to eventually move to Canada and settle in Whistler with his partner.
In his spare time, Rhys can usually be found climbing or enjoying a cold beer at the lake.

Elle loves to be active, and fills up her time with as much climbing, trail running and CrossFit as she can. She specialises in olympic weightlifting, having competed nationally for a number of years back in the UK. Her enjoyment of climbing developed when she moved to Sheffield, UK a few years ago where she primarily bouldered indoors. Since moving to Whistler she has been learning to climb outside, making the most of being outdoors and in the mountains.

Elle has over 10 years of coaching experience ranging from gymnastics to CrossFit and weightlifting. She loves that she gets to use her experience to help people to get better every day, and have fun doing it! If you’re looking to develop particular skills or build strength, Elle can help.

If she’s not out hiking and exploring the mountains, you’ll find Elle on the platform or in the boulder room.

Jacob has spent the last two years living in a van in the UK’s Lake

District, fully embracing the outdoor lifestyle. He’s a professional photographer who captures various subjects, including climbing. Being a climber, he particularly enjoys trad and dry tooling disciplines. After completing his Rock Climbing Instructor qualification, Jacob thrived on teaching and connecting with the community at Kendal Wall. His adventurous spirit extends beyond climbing to wild camping, hiking, and skiing. Now living in British Columbia, Jacob continues to pursue his passion for the outdoors and photography. When not climbing or shooting, he’s probably planning his next adventure or relaxing with his partner, Izzy, amidst the beauty of the Canadian wilderness.

Rachel Aussudre is a passionate climbing instructor from France with over seven years of teaching experience. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, driven by a desire to work with individuals with disabilities and mental health challenges. Along the way, she discovered climbing as a transformative tool for building confidence, resilience, and personal growth.

Rachel has extensive experience working with individuals facing behavioral challenges, mental health issues, and children with autism and social difficulties. Her mission is to make climbing accessible and enjoyable for everyone, emphasizing inclusivity and empowerment in her teaching approach.

Over the past six months, Rachel has embarked on a transformative journey across North America, visiting iconic climbing destinations such as Squamish, Yosemite, and Red Rock Canyon. These experiences have not only enriched her climbing skills but also deepened her perspective as an instructor, further inspiring her to share the joy and benefits of climbing with diverse communities.