Project Portfolio

Snow-covered mountain landscape with ski slopes and a dense forest of snow-laden trees under a cloudy sky.

Baldy Mountain Resort
Oliver, BC

As part of Baldy Mountain Resort’s ongoing realization of their Master Plan, RMP provided a review the 2005 Master Plan to assess the potential on-mountain accommodation and related built space. RMP then engaged with the BC Mountain Resorts Branch, and hosted a series of meetings to clarify and establish future on-mountain development opportunities with the Province, ultimately securing detailed guidance regarding future development and approvals. With this certainty, Baldy Mountain Resort is currently exploring a number of potential accommodation development options that will enhance the guest experience and economic success, fully aligned with the approved Master Plan.

Past Projects with BHA

Big White Ski Resort Kelowna, BC

2026 Master Plan
2017 Bike Park Master Plan
Crown Grant & Secondary Plans

First descents and powder skiing at Great Bear Heliskiing began with a comprehensive Adventure Tourism Management Plan written by Matt Bakker of Ridgeline Mountain Planners

Great Bear Heliskiing - BC's heliski destination on the Central Coast. Matt Bakker of Ridgeline Mountain Planners has worked with the visionaries at Great Bear Heliskiing since day 1 of their operations.

2019 Long Range Plan

Great Bear Heliskiing
BC Central Coast

Weber Powder is reinventing how we go backcountry skiing in BC through Battle Abbey Backcountry Lodge, and Ridgeline Mountain Planners is excited to be with them every step of the way, guiding them through regulatory and approval processes.

RMP has worked with GBHS on a series of projects designed to improve the ski experience, enhance environmental stewardship, and increase operational flexibility. RMP developed a comprehensive management plan to help restore a remote cabin site, worked with the Province to clarify and update wildlife restrictions, and completed site assessments and GIS analyses of existing and potential terrain. From this work, additional terrain was identified and added, increasing operational flexibility and resilience against varying weather and snowpack conditions, as well as wildlife movement and related restrictions.

Lake Louise Ski Area Lake Louise, AB

Mount Norquay Ski Resort
Banff, AB

2018 Gondola Feasibility Study

Battle Abbey Backcountry Lodge
Golden, BC

When Weber Powder Inc. purchased Battle Abbey Backcountry Lodge in 2024, they did so with the goal of continuing the celebrated history of the 50-year-old Lodge while preparing it to welcome guests for the next 45 years supported through a series of repairs, renovations, and upgrades. RMP was engaged to draft an amendment to the 20-year-old Management Plan, securing the right for site upgrades, including relocation of key infrastructure and the addition of a micro-hydro power generating station in place of diesel generators. With the guiding vision, RMP rewrote and updated the Management Plan to align with current policy and reflect current concerns, providing a clear path forward for the Lodge for the decades to come.

Before founding Ridgeline Mountain Planners, Matt worked for nine years with world-renowned resort planners Brent Harley and Associates (BHA) helping deliver master plans for some of North America’s leading resorts and backcountry operators.