Life Beyond Walls: New Zealand Ep1

Words Mallory Burda

Photos Paris Gore

Video Joey Schusler and Thomas Woodson

Date Apr 30, 2015

Members of the SMITH mountain bike team sent it down to New Zealand to explore the south island, ride single track, destroy an RV, forge storms, and have run-ins with the local law. What was captured in this three part video series reveals a glimpse into their life on the road.

“We did it. We’re here. The idea of coming to New Zealand to film, ride, and explore was underway.”

“Our trusty Apollo RV.”

“Within just a few hours on the road we had our first “oh sh*t” moment. I will never forget the look on Lars’s face when he told me he had just put gas in our diesel RV.”

“Within a few turns of our first ride in Nelson the rain returned, we couldn’t catch a break. Our first ride was quickly cut short, gear wet and filming came to a halt for the day.”

“With the weather lingering in Nelson, and our helicopter plans canceled due to wind, the team decided to head to Kaiteriteri Bike park just outside of Nelson.”