<p>Tara and Naomi set off on a 46 day journey across the NZ North and South Islands to visit every ski field while bikepacking. The duo, @pedals2powder both loved and enjoyed skiing, yet the bikepacking and logistics of planning a 7 week adventure was a new challenge. Tara and Naomi share about their favourite club fields, including Mt Olympus, Fox Peak, Awakino, Broken River and Craggy Burn. Winter presented challenges due to short days, unpredictable weather and cold temperatures, but the pair enjoyed so many memorable moments, including finishing the journey at Treble Cone with over 100 other skiers-cyclists! They say, "if you have an idea, you're the only one getting in the way... so just do it!" A documentary of their epic journey will be featured at various film festivals in 2025.</p> <p>KEA Outdoors is a kiwi brand, building great gear that you need to be fully prepared. Visit <a href="http://keaoutoors.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">keaoutoors.com</a> to see their full range of survival gear and outdoor accessories.</p> <p>Thank you so much for tuning in and coming along for the ride. If you love the show and enjoyed listening, please take the time to leave a review on Apple or Spotify. I would also love to connect with you, so send me a DM on Instagram, leave me a voice message and I can’t wait to see you next time. Until then, keep adventuring :)</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Follow Pedals to Power on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pedals2powder/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">instagram.com/pedals2powder/</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p>Read the Blog: <a href="https://www.abigailhannah.nz/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">www.abigailhannah.nz</a></p> <p>Follow Abigail on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/abigailhannnah/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">instagram.com/abigailhannnah/</a></p> <p>Follow Abigail on TikTok: <a href="http://tiktok.com/@abigailhannnah/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">tiktok.com/@abigailhannnah/</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.rexby.com/abigailhannnah/newzealand" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Get my NZ Map &amp; Guide</a></p>

Aotearoa Adventures: The New Zealand Travel Podcast

Abigail Hannah

117: Bikepacking to all 23 New Zealand Ski Fields with Tara and Naomi

DEC 6, 202443 MIN
Aotearoa Adventures: The New Zealand Travel Podcast

117: Bikepacking to all 23 New Zealand Ski Fields with Tara and Naomi

DEC 6, 202443 MIN

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<p>Tara and Naomi set off on a 46 day journey across the NZ North and South Islands to visit every ski field while bikepacking. The duo, @pedals2powder both loved and enjoyed skiing, yet the bikepacking and logistics of planning a 7 week adventure was a new challenge. Tara and Naomi share about their favourite club fields, including Mt Olympus, Fox Peak, Awakino, Broken River and Craggy Burn. Winter presented challenges due to short days, unpredictable weather and cold temperatures, but the pair enjoyed so many memorable moments, including finishing the journey at Treble Cone with over 100 other skiers-cyclists! They say, "if you have an idea, you're the only one getting in the way... so just do it!" A documentary of their epic journey will be featured at various film festivals in 2025.</p> <p>KEA Outdoors is a kiwi brand, building great gear that you need to be fully prepared. Visit <a href="http://keaoutoors.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">keaoutoors.com</a> to see their full range of survival gear and outdoor accessories.</p> <p>Thank you so much for tuning in and coming along for the ride. If you love the show and enjoyed listening, please take the time to leave a review on Apple or Spotify. I would also love to connect with you, so send me a DM on Instagram, leave me a voice message and I can’t wait to see you next time. Until then, keep adventuring :)</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Follow Pedals to Power on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pedals2powder/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">instagram.com/pedals2powder/</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p>Read the Blog: <a href="https://www.abigailhannah.nz/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">www.abigailhannah.nz</a></p> <p>Follow Abigail on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/abigailhannnah/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">instagram.com/abigailhannnah/</a></p> <p>Follow Abigail on TikTok: <a href="http://tiktok.com/@abigailhannnah/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">tiktok.com/@abigailhannnah/</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.rexby.com/abigailhannnah/newzealand" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Get my NZ Map &amp; Guide</a></p>