Newsweek Episode 17

NZsnowboard.com Newsweek Episode 17 - Nick Brown, a talented fisherman.

Well, what can I say. We really do strive to get you an interesting story here at Newsweek. As the season comes to an end, we're relaxing and indulging in some of the activities that the Southern Lakes have to offer. For the second time in 2 weeks I have found my self riding these aqua bikes. I'm not going to lie, pedaling one with my hvx in my hands was a bit worrying, but all that was dropped was the fluffy off my mic ( Browner also fished that out ). Highlights include Browner catching a dead brown trout, A race to the Dual Image, and Browner taking a cold dip in the lake. Big thanks to lakelandadventures , great times! Go have a look for your self.

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Lismore Bike Park mentioned in 'The Source'

'The Source' is one of Wanakas little flyer type things, with all sorts of going ons from around the community. I had a little chuckle when I noticed the Lismore Bike Park made the opening of Carol and Kimmys Gossip Column. Bonza!

Southern Freeriders Update

For those of you who don't know, Southern Freeriders is an organisation/club/group of riders headed by the Frew brothers Dan & Brett. Two men at the forefront of bike riding in New Zealand.

Dan's been cranking out a blog over here, and the Southern Freeriders official website is under construction.

I'll be unveiling more plans for bike Film Projects this summer shortly, which should see us doing a bunch with Southern Freeriders, the Farm Jam is going ahead, details on that as it unfolds.


2007 Frew Farm Jam Video

And some shots I took from the 2007 Farm Jam Pics here:
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Subway and Jarred

I'm not going to lie, when it comes to eating out, Subway is really close to my heart, and I feel like every time I walk in the door, Jarred and I are growing closer. No matter where you are in the world, subway delivers. During spring shredding in Tahoe this year, $5.00 foot longs were the savior of many a poor snowboarder, and now that the $3.90 6 inch has hit New Zealand, it has become a part of mine and many others diet. ( The fact that a 6inch fits perfectly in the top pocket of my camera bag is tops) Heres some Isnaphammers Imagery from subway.

Subway Geraldine, one of the best parts of the long drive to Christchurch. Tim Zeestraten stresses out over what sauces to pick. Just don't foget the parmesan, they won't offer it to you.

Here two stunningly good men cuddle with Jarred in Geraldine whilst some passionate subway customers enjoy their dinner.

Whilst we were at the local watering hole in Wanaka, Jarred popped out of no where for a catch up. Quite the social character.

Getting a photo with Jarred is almost compuslory. Bevan Hall was very excited about Jarreds Waistline.

Nick Hyne offers Jarred a Shooters beverage, unfortunately we found out Jarred can't handle his alcohol.

We'll be seeing Jarred again shortly, for now...

Sam Blenkinsop becomes first NZ Rider to Win World Cup

We all knew he had it in him, Sam Blenkinsop on his way to Winning the final round of the UCI Mountainbike World Cup. I can't wait to work with Sam & Justin this summer.

Wanganui’s Sam Blenkinsop has become the first BikeNZ rider to win a Mountain Bike World Cup title.

The 19 year old professional has won the final round of the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup in Schladming, Austria today.

Blenkinsop produced a stunning performance on the demanding and long Schladming course, which has already earned a reputation as one of the all-time classic courses in his just its third year of hosting a World Cup event.

The young kiwi sped down the course to beat off former world champion Sam Hill (Australia), current world champion Gee Atherton (Great Britain and World Cup leader Greg Minnaar (South Africa). He clocked 4:10.16 for his championship run to finish nearly two seconds clear of Hill with Atherton a further half a second back in third.

Fellow New Zealander and Fox Yeti team-mate Justin Leov (Blenheim) finished an impressive sixth place.

Blenkinsop, who was seventh at the world championships after qualifying top, was in excellent form coming into the third round of the World Cup after finishing fifth in Andorra, only the second New Zealander to make it on to a World Cup podium.

The highly demanding technical course in Austria has an extremely steep gradient with spectacular wooded sections, high speed open corners and a reputation for being unforgiving on any mistakes.

Canterbury Road Trip.

Our Canterbury Road Trip was a great success, we bagged a whole bunch of unique photos, had a bit of a holiday and relaxed. I'll be popping up a Photo Article for here & NZsnowboard.com shortly, for now heres some sneaks.

The foot mat says it all. Step through the door for a hearty feed at the Oxford Working Mans Club.

Lifestyle Magazine Cover, Llama Art. Amazing.

Ohau Images

Whilst I was at Ohau shooting the MDTV Burton Cake Bake off episode, I also dusted off my stills camera and snapped a few shots. It was my first time at Ohau and I was blown away by the beauty of the place, the whole resort looks straight down on Lake Ohau, and the Mackenzie Basin. This is definitley one of my favourite parts of New Zealand.

Ohau is situated in a basin with Steep Cliffs and Bowls in every direction of the main chair, this image shows the contrast betweeen Lake Ohaus Shorline and the Mackenzie Plains.

These chutes are within 20 minutes hike of the top of the chair, and are untouched for the majority of the year. Where is will Jackways when you need him?

We managed to score some fresh, I snapped a photo of a happy punter enjoying some turns, check out the MDTV episode to see the freshies in the powder 8's.

This image tells the story of the whole day, Epic September pow.

Ohau has one two seater chair, which lets you access the main bowl, a short 10 minute hike from the top and your at the summit, which opens up a variety of amazing terrain. The Burton Sign marks the bottom of the Banked Slalom Course.

I met up with Snow Planet Hero/Burton Grommet Leon Makay and watched in astonishment as he managed to link some turns in the Powder 8's. Afterwards we went and shot a few fun photos.

Believe it or not the Ohau Crew have even put together a little Park with some interesting features. Its rad to see clubbies making a good effort. Leon throws down a nose pick on an Electric Cable Reel.

One of the coolest features in the park was this hitching post. I'm definitley keen to film a session on it. Leon Blunts it out.

The Park Also has a few small jumps and hips, which are pretty fun, Dylan Butt and Joel Nichol were seen shredding some transfers. Leon bones out an Indy on one of the hips.

Theres been a few big slips around the place due to the heavy snow fall and warm temperatures. I couldn't resist shooting a photo in one of them. Leon firecrackers some ice.

This backdrop will never get old, Lake Ohau looks like an ocean from the top of the hill. Leon hikes out from below the pommer after the end of an epic day.

This backdrop will never get old, Lake Ohau looks like an ocean from the top of the hill. Leon hikes out from below the pommer after the end of an epic day.
One of the most appealing things is Ohau is just over 2 hours away from Wanaka, leave at 7, be there just after 9, then once the mountain closes your back home in time for dinner. How ever if you want to stay there, the Ohau Lodge is amazing, and the Nachoes are sick!. Do something different and check it out!