The People behind the scene
Meet our team
A collective of innovative minds and spirited individuals, committed to bringing their best in a dynamic and environment.
You get to choose and be in contact with one of our pros who can assist you with any questions you might have before you arrive to the mountain.

Ash Johns
Ski Instructor
NZSIA L3 Ski, PSIE LPT (Licensed Professional Trainer), Children’s L2, L1 Race One, Free-ride L1, Telemark L1, Avalanche Skills Training L2.
Hi, I have 20+ seasons of coaching experience, all over the world. I started this journey in the North Island of New Zealand, working at Whakapapa, Mt Ruapehu.
I’ve also worked in Jackson’s Hole USA and Whistler Blackcomb in Canada. It’s really amazing the places skiing has taken me. I’m currently doing back to back winters at The Remarkables & Coronet Peak in Queenstown, New Zealand & Niseko Japan.
Skiing is my passion and it’s become my way of life. Its a real privilege to be able to be in the mountains all year round.
I love to share my passion with all levels, abilities, ages and look forward to getting to know you and making your next mountain experience unforgettable.

Tama Mitchell
Ski/Snowboard Instructor
NZSIA L2 Ski, L1 Snowboard, L1 Kids, L1 Free-ride cert.
Hello, I’m Tama, a dedicated local ski instructor based at the Remarkables and Coronet Peak in New Zealand. During the northern winter, you can also find me teaching in Niseko, Japan.
My passion for skiing grew from my deep connection to the mountain lifestyle—embracing freedom, adventure, and the outdoors. As a ski instructor, I take joy in sharing this love with others.
I aim to empower my clients with greater confidence through skill-building, fostering excitement, and an adventurous spirit both on the slopes and in life.
Whether you’re a first-timer or seasoned enthusiast seeking a unique mountain experience, I would be honored to be part of your journey.

Andrea Morello
Snow Board/Ski Instructor
SBINZ L3, NZSIA L1, Adaptive Cert, Kids Cert
Hi I’m Andrea, an Italian snowboarder chasing the snow around the globe. I fell love with this sport almost 20 years ago back in Italy and I dedicate myself to progress and share this passion, I ended up in New Zealand in 2013 where I got my citizenship and my instructor qualifications.
I’ve started teaching in The Remarkables in NZ back in 2017 which become my home mountain and I’ve done seasons in Canada and Japan. Over the years I achieved my SBINZ level 3 and developed my skills within adaptive, kids, adults, family and coaching.
I love to be outdoor, in between winter seasons I enjoy hiking, mountain biking and travelling. My mother language is Italian and I speak fluent English.
I look forward to share my knowledge and guide you from the first couple of turns to steep off piste powder runs, eurocarves or park tricks. Let’s make a memorable experience together!

Larry Xu
Ski/Snowboard Instructor
CSIA L3 Ski, CASI L2 Snowboard, CADS L1 Adaptive Ski, AST 1
Hi, I’m Larry, a Chinese Canadian skier and snowboarder. I teach lessons in both Mandarin and English for all levels. I’m passionate about sharing my love with snow and creating an unforgettable experience for everyone.
I’ve taught in Canada, Japan, and now at The Remarkables & Coronet Peak at Queenstown NZ. I’ve also been a supervisor of snowschool kids program. I’m confident to give adults, kids and families a safe and fun learning time on snow.
My background in engineering and data analytics highlights solid assessment for my clients. On top of that, my knowledge in adaptive skiing allows me to support even more people with various ability levels or neurodiversity. I wish to welcome and meet you soon!

Eden Kate Brown
Ski/Snowboard Instructor
NZSIA L2 Ski. L1 Snowboard. Kids cert. Free ride cert.
Hi I’m Eden. Your family’s friendly new ski and snowboard instructor.
I’m 29, originally from the UK but I moved to NZ to be a ski instructor in 2019 and have been doing it ever since. I work at both at Coronet Peak & The Remarkables, Queenstown, and in Niseko, Japan during the northern winter (10 seasons!).
I absolutely LOVE my job and feel truly blessed to work with such talented happy children and adults in a fantastic environment. Having learned to ski at age 5 and deciding right then that this is what I wanted to do when I grew up, it is literally a dream come true to work in this industry.
With a background in psychology and teaching, I have a great passion for learning. I really enjoy combining this with my love for snowsports and the mountains. Helping my clients to overcome fears, deepening understanding of techniques and finding more ways to have fun is what it’s all about.
Whether you’re new to snowsports, perhaps you haven’t ever experienced snow, or an avid skier/snowboarder. I look forward to getting to know you and being a part of your truly memorable snowsports experience.