Telemark & Cross Country Staff

David O’Sullivan Telemark Manager

David O’Sullivan Telemark Manager

Works at: Cardrona David had some fun free heeling around, which led to adding Telemark qualifications in 2009 to his level 3 ski, level 2 board and adaptive certs. The Wanaka builder has worked at Cardrona for 14 years after sitting his initial exams and working at...

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Alanna Butler – Cross Country Examiner

Alanna Butler – Cross Country Examiner

Works at: Snow Farm Alanna Butler grew up cross country skiing in Alberta Canada.  She realized her passion for the sport at a young age. While taking her Level 2 certification in Canada, the manager of the Snow Farm in New Zealand happened to be at the same location...

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Marti Smith – Telemark Trainer

Marti Smith – Telemark Trainer

Marti is a bit of a demon on teles, but that's because he's been doing it since way back in 1992 - not bad for a young fulla! Telemarking first came to Marti's attention at the infamous Queenstown SkiWhizz nights. He was quickly ripped by how cool (and challenging) it...

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Greg McIntyre – Telemark Course Coordinator

Greg McIntyre – Telemark Course Coordinator

I have been a Telemark instructor and examiner for a few years - 15?? A management board member for about 10 years and now work as Operations manager for the Gorge MTB park in Nelson. I still hope to work winters from next season.

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Jan Toufar – Telemark Trainer

Jan Toufar – Telemark Trainer

Jan comes to New Zealand from his home in Verbier every NZ winter since 2008, except for the winters 2016 and 2020 where an injury and Covid stepped in the way. After living in the Philippines, Turkey, Albania, and Ghana and experiencing long summers, Jan has left the...

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