Based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Peter Heekin is the owner and president of Galena Pass, LLC. Between 2016 and 2019, Peter Heekin served as a member of the ski patrol team at Sun Valley, Co., in Sun Valley, Idaho, a role that involved providing first responder and avalanche mitigation services. He balanced his ski patrol responsibilities with his work as a sales representative at Rocky Mountain Hardware.
For 14 years, Peter Heekin owned and operated Lost River Sports, an outdoor retailer in Hailey, Idaho. He managed all operations at the store, from long-term product strategy to maintaining the premises during inclement weather. Peter Heekin also provided customers with ski tuning and boot fitting services. Moreover, he has experience as a professional landscaper and caregiver.
Peter Heekin holds a degree in geology from the University of Denver. He supports various charitable causes, including the climbing access group Access Fund. He also supports The Nature Conservancy and the National Alliance to End Homelessness, among other philanthropic interests.