All Weather Inspiration Howie Mcfadyen

This season Howie is working at Remarkables Ski Patrol in Queenstown and using days off to do winter missions in the area. 

The photo below taken during a search and rescue mission with Heli Otago. We're kind of blown away he thought to take the photo, but so glad he did, we can feel the intensity of the environment.

"Along with Heli Otago we dealt with a situation in the backcountry rescuing a snowboarder who had fallen a considerable distance."

Howie is living and breathing the winter mountain life, chasing big lines, steep climbs, and type-two fun that pushes the limits of fitness and focus. When he's not on the clock, you’ll find him out ski mountaineering, climbing, or dreaming up the next mission.

Below are some photos from a recent trip Howie and friends did into Rex Simpson Hut. You'll see they had to work for it, carrying skiis in and out to get to snow.

"The crew was fed on Sun balm and Ouch balm the entire trip. Intense sun and up to eight degrees for nine hours, I applied the sun balm 2 or 3 times and today not an inch of sunburn. Same goes for the Ouch balm, no dry or cracked lips. Your product truly is quality."