Adventure Skiing in New Zealand is Like a Puzzle

Heli-Free adventure skiing in Aotearoa, NZ

by Backcountry Planet December 4, 2014

From the jungles of Aspiring, to the endless moraine of the Tasman, Nick Webb and Beau Fredlund navigate matagouri, fly-fish for tussock, onsight in the Arrowsmiths, abseil off Ellie, and eventually enjoy Wanaka's infamous Mofo burger..

All part of the puzzle. Learning and living with passion and humility.

MORE: skiing, new zealand, adventure, beau fredlund, aotearoa, nick webb

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