I grew up in the middle of the United States as an active kid but far from any mountain or ocean. When I was 18, I moved to Chicago for university and found myself navigating an endless concrete jungle, also far removed from nature. At age 25, I packed up my belongings, quit my 9 to 5 desk job and bought a one-way ticket to New Zealand. I planned to only stay for one year but here I am, three years later, living my best life, hiking, biking, climbing, exploring, investigating, playing and learning in the outdoors. I now call Wanaka home and the magnificent Southern Alps my backyard.
As a long time runner, I found a love for ultra running here in New Zealand, dabbling in endurance distances. My first race was the esteemed Kepler Challenge, a true Kiwi Classic. Last year, I tackled the challenging, but rewarding, Old Ghost Ultra, a grueling 85 km through the rugged West Coast Mountains. My running priorities and goals are ever-evolving as I learn more skills in the mountains. While maintaining my ultra running, I’m also prioritizing learning new alpine skills to ensure I can move efficiently and quickly through all mountain terrain, whether that be groomed running trails, jagged scrambly peaks, mountain bike tracks, or off-piste ski routes. I want to learn it all!
I’m a bit of a weekend warrior, fitting in my adventures around my full-time job but I make the most out of every drop of sunlight. I love photography and writing and share my adventures on my website, www.theadventureventure.com.
This piece has become a wardrobe staple for me. A lot of my adventures are high alpine, overnight missions that require a lot of gear suitable for all temperatures. I love the featherless hoody because it packs down to the size of a water bottle without compromising on performance. It’s as warm as a down jacket but still retains its warmth when the rains come in. The nylon holds up well to the rough rocky terrain and when I’ve put it through the ringer, I chuck it in the washing machine and air dry it and it’s ready for my next adventure.
This jacket is my go-to for light and fast missions, whether I’m out running on the trails or biking around town. It’s super lightweight and water-resistant and is the perfect running layer for winter days when the bite of the wind is just a bit too much.
Sports bras really get overlooked in most outdoor wardrobes but it’s crucial for me to have a well fitted, comfortable sports bra. In my first ever ultra, the combination of my running pack with a cheap sports bra left me with chaffing on my back so bad that I couldn’t comfortably shower for a week. The Layer Up Sportsbra fits like a dream and doesn’t rub at all. It’s a simple piece but it can absolutely make or break a race.
Skiing is my passion and my life, and I am super grateful for having the opportunity to travel the world competing and meeting rad people along the way.
I've been competing internationally for 6 or 7 years and recently finished my rookie season on the Freeride World Tour 2017 and I am currently ranked 6th male skier in the world.
Now my objective is to go hard in FWT 2018 as well as the FWQ 4* events and see if I can keep this thing rolling on for a while longer!
I grew up in a small ski town in the North Island of NZ called Ohakune. Its here that I gained the passion I have for skiing and being in the outdoors! I grew up skiing Ruapehu and competing/training in racing.
I've been competing on the FWQ circuit for the last 2 years and have also been competing in Canada! Currently, I am ranked 6th in Europe/Oceania and its my dream to one day make it to the Freeride World Tour.
4TH WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2017 (K1)
4TH WORLD CUP GERMANY 2017 (C1)
8 X NEW ZEALAND NATIONAL CHAMPION
3 X OLYMPIAN
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Men |
XS |
S |
M |
L |
XL |
XXL |
Size |
28 |
30 |
32 |
34 |
36 |
38 |
Chest |
83-89 |
89-96 |
96-104 |
104-112 |
112-119 |
119-127 |
Neck |
-- |
40 |
41.9 |
43.8 |
45.7 |
47.6 |
Sleeve |
79 |
81 |
83 |
86 |
89 |
91 |
Waist* |
68-76 |
76-81 |
81-86 |
86-91 |
91-99 |
99-107 |
Hip |
86-89 |
89-94 |
94-99 |
99-107 |
107-114 |
114-122 |
Inseam** |
76 |
77 |
81 |
83 |
86 |
89 |
Women |
XS |
S |
M |
L |
XL |
XXL |
Size |
2 |
4 6 |
8 10 |
12 14 |
16 |
-- |
Women |
XS |
S |
M |
L |
XL |
XXL |
Size |
2 |
4 6 |
8 10 |
12 14 |
16 |
-- |
Chest |
81-83 |
83-89 |
89-96 |
96-104 |
104-112 |
112-119 |
Sleeve |
77.5 |
78.5 |
80 |
82.5 |
85 |
87.6 |
Waist* |
62-65 |
65-69 |
69-77 |
77-87 |
87-92 |
92-97 |
Alpha Size |
XS |
S |
M |
L |
XL |
XXL |
XXXL |
Age |
4–5 |
6-7 |
8-9 |
10-12 |
13-15 |
-- |
-- |
Chest |
60–66 |
66–71 |
71–76 |
76–81 |
81–86 |
-- |
-- |
Waist |
48–53 |
53–58 |
58–63 |
63–68 |
68–74 |
-- |
-- |
Hip |
60–66 |
66–71 |
71–76 |
76–81 |
81–86 |
-- |
-- |
Inseam |
43–45 |
48–20 |
53–55 |
58–63 |
66–71 |
-- |
-- |
Sleeve |
55–60 |
63–63 |
63–66 |
66–71 |
71–76 |
-- |
-- |
Height (cm) |
36–42 |
42–48 |
48–54 |
54–60 |
60–65 |
-- |
-- |
Weight (kgs) |
15–19 |
19–23 |
23–27 |
27–40 |
40–52 |
-- |
-- |
Gloves* |
XS |
S |
M |
L |
XL |
XXL |
XXXL |
Men |
16.5–18 |
18–19 |
19–21.5 |
21.5–24 |
24–27 |
27–29 |
-- |
Women |
14–15 |
15–16.5 |
16.5–18 |
18–21 |
21–23 |
-- |
-- |
*To find your glove size, measure your hand around and over the knuckles with your fingers together, excluding your thumb. |
Hats |
XS |
S / M |
M / L |
XL / XXL |
XXXL |
-- |
17 – 18 |
18 – 19 |
19 – 20 |
-- |
*Trail-to-Town pants have specific waist sizes. |