Nick Dean
Nick Dean
Current city and state of residence
Adelaide, South Australia
Year first introduced or joined the organisation now known as Disabled Wintersport Australia?
1978.
Through who or how were you introduced to the organisation?
Founding member – lounge bar of the Thredbo Alpine Hotel, winter 1978, along with Finsko, Abel, Flutey, and Konrad.
What roles or positions did you have within the organisation?
Been involved since then in an official honorary capacity on the “Board”.
What is your fondest memory of your time with the organisation?
Most cherished times – the people I have met and known along the way and getting through the tough times.
Please sum up your vision for the future of DWA?
My Vision – to strengthen our bond with the broader recreation community as a vibrant and forward thinking leading participant in our field. Secondary – advocacy. Not to lose sight of our charter which is to make wintersport more accessible to all.