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Who are the Owners and the team of experienced & talented people behind the shop?

Bruce Easton
Director and shop manager; 20 years of experience guiding in Australia and overseas with a wealth of experience in the Backcountry and Mountains. Is also a Trainer with the Australian Professional Snowsports Instructors (APSI). A level 2 Nordic instructor and Level 2 Telemark instructor. American Institute of Education and Avalanche Research (AIARE) Avalanche Level II course graduate.
A wealth of knowledge based on real experience in many mountains throughout the world.

Ros Easton (Cleworth)
Administrative Guru and organiser; A Level 1 Telemark and Level 2 Cross Country Instructor. Has lots of overseas experience climbing and a very experienced skier and patient instructor.

Steve Colman
Director - started work life as the first professional backcountry ski guide/instructor in Australia. Established the adventure travel company Wilderness Expeditions in 1977. Has led many expeditions to wild places both within Australia and overseas. A passionate skier and explorer of the backcountry.
Since 1988 has consulted and facilitated programs in Australia and overseas on organisational change, leadership and team development through his company Global Learning.

Who are the Instructors and the Guides?

Bruce Easton
Owner and head guide - With more than 20 years of experience guiding in Australia and overseas and a wealth of experience in the Backcountry and Mountains. Retains a passion to ski and learn along with beginnners to experts in the sport and enjoy the winter seasons. Is also a Trainer with the Australian Professional Snowsports Instructors (APSI).
A Level 2 Nordic instructor and Level 2 Telemark instructor.

Graham Hammond
Instructor - Graham is a talented and patient instructor with some years experience teaching and guiding both here and internationally. Works for the Telemark Ski Company in the Northern hemisphere. Check their web site

  • www.telemarkskico.com
    A Level 3 Telemark instructor and also the APSI Telemark Technical Director. Also a Level 2 Nordic instructor and Trainer.

    Warren Feakes
    Instructor - Warren is an enthusiast for the sport generally and its technical aspects in particular. He is a keen citizen racer who has also been competing overseas for the last ten years. During his past army career he was involved in biathlon and ski coaching. Warren is a Double Worldloppet Master and competes at World Masters level annually.
    A Level 2 Nordic instructor/Trainer and Level 1 Telemark instructor

    Marion Murri
    Backcountry Guide and Ski Host - very experienced teacher and instructor with loads of experience guiding in the out of the way places. Generally found in the northern winters skiing the Italian Dolomites and sharing her passion for Thredbo and its nearby backcountry as a Ski Host and guide.
    APSI ISIA level 2 Alpine, AMSCI level 1 Ass. Maestri Sci Italiani.

    Additional Instructors and Guides are on call as required


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