Andy Culp is the CEO of Heli, an online marketplace for adventure travel, and the owner/operator of Great Canadian Heli-Skiing and Silverton Mountain. His expertise within the global adventure tourism market and with mechanized ski operations distinguishes him as a best-in-class operator. He began his career in New York (Stamford) with the Royal Bank of Scotland as an Emerging Markets Trader before moving towards tech and entrepreneurship which included roles with CMH Heli-Skiing and Compass before co-founding Heli in 2016. Andy grew up on the east coast as a competitive athlete and lifelong skier. He graduated with a BA in Economics from Colgate University in 2007.

Andy has been a resident of Aspen since April 2019. He is a degenerate backcountry skier and kitesurfer, ruthlessly committed to self-discovery and improvement, and dedicated to all things fitness, wellness, longevity and health span. As the eldest grandson of Chinese immigrants, it’s important for Andy to support diverse access to the outdoor industry. He is honored to join First Descents’ Advisory Board to share his passion for adventure and leadership experience with the FD community.