Nationality: New Zealand

Started working for The Rookie Academy in: 2005

Home Mountain: Treble Cone

Qualifications: NZSIA Examiner, PSIA Trainer Accreditation, NZSIA Children's Accreditation

Countries where have you worked: New Zealand, North America (Colorado), Japan

Favourite resort: Jackson Hole, Treble Cone

Career Highlight: Getting a Trainer's position for Rookie Academy

Doug's earliest memories of skiing were at Whakapapa aged 5, not far from his home town Napier, New Zealand. Not much has changed since then, he still can't get enough of the snow and the great outdoors.

Doug has been a ski instructor for over 6 years working at both Keystone, Colorado and Wanaka, New Zealand. His expertise in instructing ranges from teaching young people and supervisory role's at Keystone. His focus in recent years has turned towards becoming a trainer. He also brings experience from outdoor instructing in the central north island, in the outdoor pursits arena and also farming experience from all over New Zealand.

Doug joined the Rookie Academy in 2005. He enjoys seeing his students gain confidence when they master new skills. Doug's patient nature and friendly manner ensures his students meet their full potential while having a good day on the slopes.

When not skiing, Doug enjoys getting the most out of life. He is an avid traveller who has had many wild adventures on the road from as far north as Alaska, throughout Africa , South America and most recently in Europe. When at home in his native New Zealand, Doug enjoys nothing more than a quiet days fishing or the adrenalin rush of hanging off the side of a mountain!