Broken River Snow Camp 2025

The 2025 Broken River Camp kicked off with stormy weather, which made for an apprehensive start. The day prior, wind and rain had given the ski field a little too much attention, so on arrival, everyone came in with flexible expectations about what we might find. But safe to say, we were all very pleasantly surprised!

After an extra warm-up walk to Palmer Lodge, spirits lifted quickly as we were greeted by sunshine and perfect spring corn waiting to be harvested. The wind and rain had worked their magic, grooming the slopes to perfection. For the clubbies who rarely get the luxury of skiing groomers, it was an awesome chance to really lay down the GS turns and see just how close we could get to the snow. Wide arcs, soft edges, and endless smiles — it was a dream start to the weekend.

By lunchtime, the toastie machines were stacked, fueling the coaches up for the afternoon jump session. The kids went off, with some landing their very first flips, while others locked in 360s, flat spins, and a range of other tricks. The progression was unreal, a creative blend of rock drops, tussock transfers, and hand-built kickers that kept everyone on their toes. Each lap brought louder cheers and more confidence as the session rolled on. As the sun began to dip, we gathered in the lodge for a relaxed Q&A session, diving into everything from sponsorship to media, comps, and filming. The conversations were open, inspiring, and full of the same stoke that carried through the day.

Day two showed up with blue skies and sunshine that even the local keas seemed to be enjoying. Just like the day before, the snow softened early, inviting perfect turns and playful lines. The morning kicked off with a gnarlom session — a creative, techy course weaving down the main tow, mixing in rock drops, tussock gaps, and carving challenges that tested both skill and nerve. It was the perfect blend of competition and fun, with plenty of laughs mixed in along the way.

In the afternoon, we shifted into an avalanche session. Some groups got their first hands-on experience with transceivers, while the more experienced led a full retrieval down the steeps of Margo’s Gulch. Much like at Olympus, the camp wrapped up with a prize giving and a celebration of everyone’s efforts which was a fitting end to another epic day in the mountains.

With the 2025 Gritt Camps in the books, we would like to thank the sponsors who without this wouldn't be possible. A special shout out to Arc'teryx, POC, Snow Sports NZ, Selwyn, Inspire Foundation for your support! We would also like to thank the crew, coaches, ski fields and stoked-up groms who made it two very special weekends. The combination of bluebird freeride lines, storm laps, skill-building, and plenty of laughs set the tone for another season of growth and progression. Stay tuned for what comes next and we will see you next year!