Our Instructors
Frank Riha
I am from the Czech Republic where I started skiing at the age of three. I think I could do up my ski boots better than my shoes. I started instructing in 2002 and my experiences have seen me as — the chief instructor in one of the largest ski schools in CZE, instructing in the south island, race coach for Mt Ruapehu, Northern Snowsports main race coach and now Snowplanet High Performance Centre Manager/ Head Coach.
Vivienne Heering
I am Swiss and one of my biggest passions is skiing, which I started at the age of 3. People in Switzerland said that I am a Ski junkie, they were probably right and this brought me immediately to Snowplanet when we moved to NZ. In addition, I love languages. I am fluent in English, French, German and basic Italian. Besides of skiing, I have also a “normal” job and education, I am a Marketing & Communications professional.
Teo Borzone
I was born in the south of Argentina in the mountains and I have skied every year since I was 3 and don’t want to miss a season. I’ve been in love with the mountain since as long as I can remember and I love the back country (big mountain). My other love of sport is rugby which I have been playing since I was 10. I have honors representing in the Argentinian Province Championship and I play for Auckland University rugby football club in New Zealand.
Lauren Fenton
Well I am still at school I enjoy P.E and materials (sewing) and chemistry but I don’t take it as one of my subjects. When I’m not at school or Snowplanet I love hanging with mates, being active and shopping, I also enjoy summer, and a good lazy Sunday watching dvds
