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 Rodney Garrard
Rodney Graduated from Canterbury University , he majored in both Zoology and Geology. He has since been involved with a number of conservation projects both here in New Zealand and in South East Asia . Rodney is currently doing his masters in Environmental Management studying the impact of climbers and other recreational users of the alpine area in Mt Aoraki/Cook National Park. Rodney's passion for exploration and adventure has taken him to Africa , Asia , Canada , America , Europe and both Central and South America .
When referring to the South Island he says, "It's so dramatic, a huge and beautiful playground". His interests are mountaineering, mountain biking, snowboarding, scuba diving, sailing, chess and photography. His next goal is to summit Mt Aoraki/Cook but he wants to make sure people are using the fragile areas responsibly.
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Mark Orbell
Mark
Orbell is a sixth generation New Zealander, a descendant from
one of the first migrant ships from England in 1849. Born
and raised on a sheep farm Mark has a unique insite into the
rural lifestyle of the South Island. He developed a love and
appreciation for the outdoors at an early age exploring the
country side and learning the patient skill of the fly fisherman.
After graduating from University Mark guided on the Routeburn
Track for 6 seasons. Having hiked the track well over 100
times, no one knows the trail better. His musical ability
and guitar playing are legendary, adding a folksy flavour
to any picnic or BBQ. Mark is also fast becoming one of New
Zealand's top "up and coming" outdoor photographers.
His images have been published in many forms including magazines,
brochures, calendars and postcards. The stunning photograph
of a Fiordland waterfall on the cover of Serious Fun's new
brochure was taken by Mark.
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