New Zealand

If I’d stuck to my original plans, I’d be finishing work this week and leaving in two. But my flight has already been moved to December. It’s only $50 to change it each time, and there’s no way I can leave just yet.

The inaugural 100% Pure Winter Games came to a close last weekend amid wintry weather at Coronet Peak. The closing ceremony marked the end of an exciting 10 days of competition, including ice skating, curling, skiing and of course snowboarding. A mini Winter Olympics of sorts, attracting some of the most elite international athletes.

June 21, 2009 We’ve been here a month now and I think we’ve done more in the past four weeks than I’ve ever done in a month at home.

Back this year coaching at Snow Park NZ with her own coaching program is Hayley Holt. Hayley has been one of New Zealand’s top snowboarding talents and now makes her return from other pursuits to her true passion. Hayley intends to share her passion and skills with other girls with three camps each running for two days.

May 31 2009 It’s been a week now - a week today I left England and here’s the first moment I’ve had to actually sit and chill, doing absolutely sweet FA.

Snow Park in New Zealand will be scaling back its operations for the upcoming 2009 season, as a result of the knock on effect of the economic situation worldwide.Snow Park General Manager, Sam Lee said "This is a temporary measure to ensure that the Park remains financially viable and can continue to operate through this very tough time.