A Guide to Skiing in New Zealand with Outside Sports

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🗓️ 25 August 2023

⏱️ 61 minutes

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Summary

Have you ever dreamt about skiing in New Zealand? Well, in this episode, Kara Williard talks with local Kiwi experts, John Knight and Darren Grimmett, from our Blister Recommended Shop, Outside Sports, to give us the rundown on what skiing in this Southern Hemisphere destination entails, and how to make the most of it.

We discuss the best gear for the conditions and terrain in NZ; the difference between ski fields and club fields; backcountry skiing and heliskiing; plus all the other things you can enjoy while in New Zealand, including eating the best meat pies, biking, hiking, and being around some of the genuinely nicest people.

TOPICS & TIMES

John and Darren’s backgrounds (5:02)

Outside Sports’ humble beginnings (11:15)

Gear Trends in NZ (18:18)

Skis for Variable Conditions (24:50)

Getting to New Zealand & Ski Fields vs. Club Fields (27:04)

Backcountry Skiing & Heliskiing (33:18)

Getting Around (40:04)

More than just skiing (42:51)

Best Gear for NZ (47:22)

Heavier BC Gear for a Reason (48:51)

Ski Season Itch (54:26)

Crashes & Close Calls (56:56)

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0:00.0	Hey everybody and welcome back to Gear 30 on the Blister podcast network.
0:10.0	In case you couldn't tell, you're here today with Kara Williard and you can check out all the things we are doing and reviewing over at blister review.com.
0:20.0	For today's episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with two awesome guys from
0:24.4	New Zealand, John Knight and Darren Grimmett, two of the owners of an impressive
0:28.7	operation of ski, bike, and running stores located in the Southern Lakes region on the
0:35.2	South Island of New Zealand. Outside Sports is a
0:39.0	blessed to recommend a shop and as you will hear in this episode for good reason. So besides
0:45.3	hearing about the humble beginnings and impressive growth of outside sports over the years,
0:50.3	John and Darren provide a very helpful guide and breakdown of information for all the things you should know about traveling to and skiing in New Zealand.
0:59.8	We discussed the difference between ski fields and club fields.
1:04.5	Turns out ski fields are what they call resort skiing.
1:08.6	You also can learn about the vast options for backcountry and heli skiing.
1:13.2	You'll find out what a nutcracker is, thanks to John Knight, gain some insight on the best
1:18.2	ski gear for New Zealand, and get a bit of an overview on how to make the most out of a trip
1:23.5	to New Zealand, which I can attest to New Zealand is awesome for so many more reasons
1:28.8	than just the skiing. I was lucky enough to be there exactly a year ago, and I miss so much
1:34.7	about it, including the food, awesome people, and incredible views everywhere you look.
1:40.8	So if you have been thinking about a ski trip to New Zealand, this episode is definitely for you.
1:46.3	And even if you haven't, by the end of this episode, I bet you'll be rather intrigued.
1:52.0	Outside Sports is one of our Blister recommended shops, and this is a quick reminder that as you
1:56.7	gear up for the season, it's time to consult with a local shop in your region. So check out our
2:01.9	growing list of Blister recommended shops. And when you stop in to get your boot refitted or skis
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