014: Snowsports in Aotearoa with Olympian Anja Barugh

Anja Barugh is a half-pipe skiier who competed for Team New Zealand in the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. She shares the journey from her first time on skiis at six years old, to moving to Wānaka, competing around the globe and qualifying for the Olympics. Anja talks about some of her adventures and mishaps along the way and what's coming up next for her. Anja also shares her advice for experienced skiiers and snowboarders that want to spend a season in Aotearoa, as well as helpful tips and tricks for newbies that want to give snowsports a go! Thank you so much for tuning in and coming along for the ride. If you love the show and enjoyed listening, please take the time to leave a review on Apple or Spotify. I would also love to connect with you, so send me a DM on Instagram, leave me a voice message and I can’t wait to see you next time. Until then, keep adventuring :) Follow Anja on Instagram: instagram.com/anjabarugh/ Follow Anja on Tiktok: tiktok.com/@anjabarugh Follow Abigail on Instagram: instagram.com/abigailhannnah/ Follow Abigail on TikTok: tiktok.com/@abigailhannnah Read the Blog: www.abigailhannnah.com

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