MEET A LOCAL: Blake Marshall

Meet Blake Marshall, professional Freeride Skier from Queenstown, currently ranked 9th in the world.

Over summer he spends his time in the northern hemisphere competing then comes home for our winter, spending his days teaching the next generation of snowsports athletes at The Remarkables ski area in Queenstown.

“I start each work day with a coffee then head to the bottom of The Remarkables to catch the bus up; on the way I make the most of watching the beautiful sunrises.

The first run of the day is my favourite. Not many people are around, it’s quiet and the best snow is on offer.

The career highlight I’m most proud of is placing third in one of the Freeride World Tour events in Andorra 2020.

Another special result for me is coming first in The Remarkables Freeride competition – this is my home mountain so taking the title here was amazing.

My favourite way to spend a day off is to go skiing at my home resort - The Remarkables!

Where is my favourite place to take a Kiwi holiday? I like to spend my holiday in Queenstown but I live here so I can’t choose that! I would have to say the Coromandel for some sunshine and warm weather.