What heliskiing operation do you currently guide for?
Alpine Heliski .Queenstown, New Zealand.
How long have you been a Heliski guide?
I started as a Heliski guide in 1989, so for 18 years now! Here in Queenstown.
How did you get your start in guiding?
I started working in the ski industry aged 18, first as a ‘Lifty’ and then a ski instructor. After a few years I went over to Europe and hung out for 3 seasons in ST. Anton, Austria. Here I got rapid education in back country travel and avalanche awareness! so this prompted me to learn more. On my return to NZ I did my avalanche and first aid courses and was lucky to get a job as junior ski guide. From there I continued to train as a Ski and Mountain guide through the New Zealand Mountain guides Association.
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