David Tait David Tait is the event director of the GO-4-12 Youth Adventure Race in Hawke’s Bay. He spends a lot of time outdoor whether recreationally, instructing or organising his event. His highlight of every year for the past 17 years is standing on the finish line of the GO-4-12 Youth Adventure Race welcoming the participants home and hearing their stories of the day that they have had. Favourite gear: Rab Syncrino Base Tee |
Lydia Bradey Lydia Bradey is a passionate mountaineer and a professional Mountain Guide living in Lake Hawea. She was the first woman in the world to climb Mt Everest without supplementary oxygen and her guiding speciality is high altitude, remote and extreme-environment mountains, and terrain. Favourite gear: Rab Neutrino 800 and Mythic sleeping bags |
Kate Morrison Kate Morrison is a trail runner specializing in Vertical Kilometre events and a conservation ranger. From solo tramps to off-track missions, Kate spends most of her time outside training, working or playing. Favourite gear: Rab Veil 6 |
Simone Maier Originally from the very south of Germany, Simone now lives in Wānaka and spends most of her time training and competing in Multisport/Adventure racing events. Simone’s incredible drive for exploring and pushing her body and mind to the absolute limit is what makes her the phenomenal athlete that she is. Favourite gear: VR Summit Jacket |
Ben Wallbank Ben is a videographer and photographer by profession, and in his spare time, he enjoys getting into the hills and exploring the outdoors. He is particularly fond of Fiordland, which he believes to be the most untouched place he has ever spent time in. Favourite gear: Rab Xenon gloves |
Nathan Fa'avae |
Gavin Lang Gavin Lang is originally from Dublin, Ireland, he is a mountain guide, adventure photographer, and author. From exploring remote parts of New Zealand to venturing to mountaineering destinations overseas, Gavin's love for the challenge of the outdoors knows no bounds. Favourite gear: Rab Cirrus Flex 2.0 Insulated Hooded Jacket |
Chris McLennan Chris McLennan is a professional travel photographer base in Glenorchy. He organizes and leads photography expeditions all over the world in remote places such as Alaska, Botswana and Mongolia. Favourite gear: Rab Batura jacket |
Gideon Geerling |
Rob Moore Rob Moore is the High Performance Director for Climbing NZ and he runs the speed climbing program. When he is not leading his athletes to the World Cups, you can find him trail running, skiing, or going on adventures. Favourite gear: Rab Kinetic Jacket |
Sarah Hay |
Justin Amor |
Deane Staples |
William Pike William Pike is a Kiwi explorer who has a tenacious passion for life. He lost a leg after being trapped in a volcanic eruption on Mt Ruapehu, but has never let that stop him from doing what he loves. He climbs mountains, goes bushwhacking and enjoy life to its fullest. Favourite gear: Rab Force Hoody |