Guide training is one of the few times each year when our entire guiding team has the chance to get together, catch up and talk about travels or adventures taken in the winter and plans for the coming summer season.

Hearing this hum and roar of chat and excitement was something we didn’t know would happen this season, yet we were thrilled and thankful it was. There are many skills and areas of expertise and knowledge needed to become an Adventure South NZ guide.

As well as discussing the new processes and protocols as a result of COVID-19 we also had presentations from our lead mountain bike guide, Damian Stones on how best to communicate to clients some safe riding techniques on lose surfaces, a fascinating session with the folks from the Waitaki Whitestone Geopark, we refreshed some operational hints and tips on our new e-bike fleet, and reviewed our health and safety.

We finished with a group ride then a refreshing drink at the local craft brewery where we toasted another fun and successful season for all involved.

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