Jimmy and Richard Hunt were part of the OG crew that ruled Ruapehu in the 90’s and 2000’s and became respected for their hard out approach to riding, not just at Turoa and Whakapapa but also down south and across the globe. Nothing was too hard or steep for these guys, they ripped in it all. The conditions never bothered them, in fact the harder the better, that just mean’t they could ride even faster! Powder days were bonuses and a chance to really unleash and experiment.

These shots came about in the Spring of 2002, and featured in our May 2003 issue.

Jimmy Hunt

Richard Hunt