Luke Richards - Ski Area Manager
“If there’s three things I love in this world, it’s skiing, good beer and cribbage (and my lovely girlfriend). We have all three of those things at Temple Basin, so there’s no place I’d rather call home”
Saskia Whall - Lodge Manager
"Kia Ora I'm Saskia! I am looking forward to another fun season up at the Basin!"
Lauren Reid - Chef
Lauren is a whizz in the kitchen and even more of a whizz on skis!
Hailey Green - Snow Safety Officer
He’s a legend on the snow scene. If you see him at the bar, buy him a 440lm hazy and you may just get to hear some of the stories that only come from a lifetime well spent in the snow!
George Levin - Senior Ski Patrol
“I’m George and I like being outside”
Harry Dale-Emberton - Ski Patrol
Words of wisdom from Harry:
“Skiing is an art. It’s a choice of medium how one wishes to make their mark on the snow. I encourage all acts of such, hoping to see you push the boundaries of a conventional medium.”
“Skiing the club fields, especially Temple Basin has changed my view on what skiing in NZ should be. Take a glimpse into our amazing world, I promise you’ll leave smiling and wanting more.”
“Remember what Hank said: “ski fast, love slow” - the other way around wouldn’t really make sense.”
Kelsey Bilek - Goodslifter (lifeblood of the mountain)
Here are some fun facts about Kelsey:
- She can cook a mean filet mignon.
- She is an international beauty pageant champion.
- She is a dragon.
- All of the above statements are unfortunately false.
Seth Hewie - Ski Patrol/Goodslift/Barman/Logistics and Technologies Consultant/Assistant to the Ski Area Manager
“Please send help they won't let me leave. My GPA is plummeting and my wife has taken the kids. Is started off as an innocent week of goods lifting... look at me know.”
Rob Couper - Ski Patrol
"Rob Couper is as comfortable skiing switch as he is giving First Aid. Steeze is everything, so don't be surprised to see him styling in the Red Jacket."
Dan Dorton-Brand - Ski Patrol
Dan Dorton-Brand is a man with a knack for ropework and a passion for ski mountaineering. When he's not busy keeping the field safe you can find him skiing big faces or weaving tight couloirs in the local area. His unique combination of skillset and physique allow him to identify and detect weather patterns before the rest of us, so be sure to have a yarn to him at the bar if you want an update on the latest forecast.