Season 3 Ep. 5 Part 1 Jim Hemingway | Head of Rentals at NZSki

In this episode, Alec sits down with long-time mate Jim Hemmingway, Head of Rentals at NZSki, for a deep dive into the often-overlooked world of rental gear and why it's absolutely essential for snowsports instructors to understand what their students are riding.

Recorded at the start of the 2025 winter season in Queenstown, New Zealand, the episode kicks off with a warm catch-up before exploring Jim’s journey from his early days snowboarding in the UK and working at Snow and Rock back in 2002, to moving to NZ and carving his path through the industry.

Jim shares the challenges, triumphs, and behind-the-scenes realities of running one of the busiest rental operations in the Southern Hemisphere, and how his role has evolved into Inventory Manager at NZSki. We also start to unpack the impact of the COVID season and how the gear game has changed.

Whether you're a seasoned instructor or just passionate about the snow industry, this episode is full of insight, experience, and stoke for the mountains.

🎿 Don't miss Part 2 – dropping soon!

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