Our Team
Bigfoot Adventures are lucky enough to have a team from a variety of backgrounds that have come together giving us the edge over the competition.
We are always looking for enthusiastic instructors to join our instructor pool. If you want to know more, check out our ‘Work With Us‘ page.
Kris Bartley | Owner and Director of Bigfoot Adventures
You'll find him mountain biking across New Zealand or playing with his sons Tyler and Kobe.
Kris@bigfootadventures.co.nz
Mick Coultard | Operations Manager
Mick is our resident Aussie turn Kiwi. While hailing from across the Tasman, Aotearoa is Micks home. You can find him chasing his three wonderful kids around the bush, bike parks, sports venues and in or on the water.
James Kozlowski | Training & Development Manager
Manda Giddens | Bike Skills Manager
Manda isn't just the life of the party, she is the party!
Jessica Reyland | Programme Manager
Jess comes from Kathmandu (the store, not the place), and has a English Springer Spaniel named Ranger (not pictured 🦙 )
Jessica@bigfootadventures.co.nz
Jill Harvey | Accounts Coordinator
Jill is one of our accounting wizzes and has been lucky enough to spend 3 years travelling around the South Island. We also would like to make a special mention to her husband who has spent a large amount of time carrying her rock collection for her! accounts@bigfootadvenutres.co.nz
Chantelle Wreaks | Logistics
Chantelle is the brains ticking over in the background making all the jigsaw pieces fit together. She loves getting out and muddy on anything that goes fast and can fix her own dislocated shoulder... logistics@bigfootadventures.co.nz
Kate van der Hulle | Support
Kate enjoys hanging out at her lifestyle block with her cows and her son.
support@bigfootadventures.co.nz
Claire Wyeth | Programme Manager
Claire loves getting out and about in the outdoors and exploring what it has to offer. Originally joined the Bigfoot Crew as a placement student from AUT back in 2018 but found her way back to us after a few years in the industry.
Presheen Sukdhoe | Bike Skills Admin
Eve-Nicole | Marketing & Admin Coordinator
