Left to Right Callum Grant(the big CG) with Zeppelin - Ski patroller, mountain guide and generally extraordinary individual +
CALLUM & ZEPELLIN
The Big CG has been patrolling at TC for 6 years and is a mountain guide during the summer months. These skills make Cal a real asset to our group. Having a skill for resurrecting old bicycles from the grave Cal has started a flourishing business renting pushbikes to tourists in the Wanaka region.close
Matt Gunn with Blizzid - the guy with the vision +
MATT & BLIZZID & ROCKET
Having ski patrolled for 15 years Matt has now retired from full time patrolling to peruse his dream of creating Aspiring Avalanche Dogs and to spend more time with his young family. Matt and his partner also own and run an events lighting company based out of Wanaka.close
Brendan Kearns (Doons) with Millie - Ski patroller, outdoor instructor, dog handler extraordinaire +
BRENDAN & MILLIE
Doons is currently in his eighth year ski patrolling at TC and is now in the 2IC position having much experience under his belt. Living in Punakaiki during the summer months Doons is an outdoor pursuits teacher and manages his own holiday house business. close
Not pictured Andy Wardelland trainee dog Tuki - Ski patroller and hand-picked to fill the role as our fourth handler +
ANDY & TUKI
Although relatively new to the TC patrol having started in 2009, Andy is a cool and calm operator with a skill set to match. Andy is a jack-of-all-trades kind of fella and is building his own house while working as a jetboat driver during the summer period. Andy was hand picked to fill our position as fourth handler and is off to a great start.close
