Tag: Meet our Locals
Blake Marshall's Guide to Skiing Queenstown
Blake Marshall is a freeride skier from Queenstown, representing New Zealand on the Freeride World Tour. The prodigal child of two ski instructors, Blake grew up on the slopes of The Remarkables and Coronet Peak. These mountains, along with a passionate ski community, have helped shape Blake into the world-class freerider he is today.
Meet Our Winemakers
With its sterling reputation and astounding beauty, the ‘Valley of the Vines’ attracts passionate viticulturists and winemakers from all over the country and abroad. We caught up with three Gibbston winemakers to talk about what brought them here and, perhaps more importantly, what makes them stay.
Anthony Wilkins: Operating Restaurants that Prioritise Environment
We chat with Taco Medic owner Anthony Wilkins to find out his tips on operating restaurants that prioritise the environment.
Meet the MeekBoyz. Young Queenstown MTB Riders Taking on the World
Find out how MeekBoyz started making bikes, why the Meek family moved to Queenstown, and get the lowdown on Rory and Toby Meek’s favourite Queenstown trails.
Mike Madden Gives Us the Lowdown on Backcountry Skiing in Queenstown
Mike Madden, owner and chief guide at Queenstown Mountain Guides, spends his winters exploring Queenstown's snow-covered mountains. Originally from the North Island, Mike discovered his true passion for mountaineering and skiing when he moved to Queenstown at age 20. Since then, Mike's worked and lived in Mount Cook, Canada and Japan, before starting his own mountain guiding business in Queenstown four years ago.
An Insider's Guide to Queenstown's Ski Trails
Head ski patroller at Coronet Peak Alan Swann, aka Swanny, gives us the low down on skiing in Queenstown. Check out what he has to say.