Support Wanaka and New Zealand's Rising Ski Champions

From the slopes of Wanaka to Europe, we’re chasing a dream built on early mornings, long winters, relentless training, and the belief that with hard work, anything is possible.

This past year brought both progress and big challenges.

I (Mathilda), after my 2024 NZ U21 Overall Alpine title, earned multiple European podiums, became the 2025 Slovenian National Junior GS Champion, was selected for the NZ Development Team and World Junior Championships, and lowered my FIS points before injury sidelined me for the NZ winter.

I (Isabel), in my first year of adult racing at 16, became the 2025 NZ Overall Alpine and Slalom Champion. Earlier U16 results included four international FIS children's podiums, ranking no.1 U14 female in Switzerland, and twice winning the Grand Prix Migros, one of the largest children's races in the world.

But behind our achievements is a financial reality: alpine skiing is one of NZ’s most expensive sports, with rising costs and no financial support from Snowsports NZ.

Off the snow we work hard: running our small business, mentoring younger athletes, helping our community, and taking part-time work where possible alongside NCEA study. We’re determined and grateful for all support.

If you believe in hard work, resilience, and big dreams from small places, we’d love your help:

• Mathilda aiming again for the World Junior Championships in Norway.

• Isabel building on early FIS success.