Meet Mike! He's from New Zealand and has been living in Penticton for 15 years and escapes the ordinary by seeking adventure in his everyday work!
Who is your favourite person to spend time with and why?
Lyndie Hill – She makes me keep up.
What is your favourite local store in Penticton and why?
Either bike shop – I am addicted to bikes I just cannot help myself.
Describe yourself in one word.
Involved
If you could go anywhere in the world right at this moment where would you go and why?
Heli Skiing interior BC – Best snow conditions in decades.
What is your favourite activity in Penticton?
Mountain Biking
What is the most embarrassing thing that has happened to you?
Chronic gas on a 15 hr flight.
What is the most inspiring thing that has happened to you?
Helping my wife to create and build a successful business from nothing, literally nothing.
Tell us your favourite childhood memory.
Playing in the surf and at the beach for months at a time all summer.
Where do you volunteer or give back to in the community?
Volunteer Ski Patrol on Apex Mountain Resort and Baldy Mountain in Oliver.
Local Bike club – Trail maintenance days
Youth Outdoor Recreation Society – Penticton
If you could change one thing in the world what would it be?
I would find a way to make kids less addicted to smart phones
Where would you sneak away to in Penticton to spend some time alone?
The trails near town that have the valley views.
Where would you like to see positive change in Penticton and why?
Find a way to truely make a difference with mental health in both youth and adults – its the root cause of most of our issues
What do you think makes Penticton great?
Geography and weather!
What are three things on your bucket list?
1.Ride the Tour De France Course
2.BC Bike Race
3.Live long enough to see my children marry and have kids
Tell us something that not everyone may know about you.
I am actually quite shy!
How do people connect with you, personally, through social media? (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.)
All of the above, but I wish I just had 1 way – good old fashioned phone call
What is the name of your business/organization?
Hoodoo Adventure Co
Why did you get into/start this business?
My wifes passion to make a positive difference to Penticton and the local youth.
What is the goal of your business?
To be a successful business that makes a notable positive difference to the region and our youth.
What has been your biggest struggle either at work or in life?
Work – building a business in a very seasonal and relatively flat economy. Life – Time management.
If you could start all over again would you do things the same or would things be different?
I would get more education and pay more attention to my health.
What do you always find yourself saying?
What I am trying to say is,,,,,,
Tell us your best piece of life advice.
There is always more than one way to look at something.
If you could spend one whole day with anyone in the world who is currently alive, who would you select?
My Daughter – we do not see enough of one another and when we do there is always something happening.
Why do you think it is important to shop locally?
It's not always easy to do so, but it is important If we want the local economy to be healthy and strong
What has been your proudest accomplishment?
Marrying my wife and raising our Kids
Give someone you think that deserves it a shout out and explain why!
My Wife Lyndie – If people knew what she achieves on a daily basis they would give her a medal everyday
My choice for the PentictonNow In Focus spotlight is:
Keith McIntyre of Big Bear technologies. He will be a house hold name in 10 years
Some general comments I would like to share are:
Penticton and South Okanagan are a very special place in the world. The world will discover this in the very near future and we must plan for the affects of that.
Get off your phones and get back into nature – Do things that make you feel alive and young
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In Focus is our gift to the community. A way for us to help show our recognition of the people, businesses, and organizations that help make our city great. Thank you, Penticton!
