Andrew found Fernie in 1979, after leaving Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and the University of New Brunswick. He worked for Fernie Snow Valley and Resorts of the Canadian Rockies for 26 years. Andrew worked for the BC Forest Service, recreation and forest surveys, during the summer, in the early years. Then the ski industry became a full time position, and he apprenticed as a Millwright and indentured six others as Millwrights. Andrew was the Lift Maintenance Manager and received papers to work on passenger ropeways including high speed detachables and assisted with construction of all the current lifts at Fernie Alpine Resort. Andrew can usually be found shoveling snow with a big smile at Island Lake Lodge.