Meet the Team
Quentin Nolan - Director
Hear from the director of Mountainwatch Travel (formerly Liquid Snow Tours), Quentin Nolan, about the history of the brand and what makes it so unique.
Make sure you check out our travel consultants’ videos below to get their best ski trip recommendations and tips!
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Justine Fitzsimmons Sales Team Manager
Skier or Snowboarder: Snowboarder
Favourite Resort: Myoko Kogen, Japan
Bucket List Resort: Revelstoke, Canada
Favourite Food in Resort: Any Japanese Izakaya
Wouldn’t Travel Without: A good book
Countries Skied: Japan, Canada, Aus, New Zealand
Top Travel Tip: Spend a few extra nights in Japan after the snow -
Amelia Nemeth Travel Consultant
Skier or Snowboarder: Skier, wannabe Snowboarder
Favourite Resort: Hakuba for the variety. The resort has something for everyone.
Bucket List Resort: Zao Onsen. I’d love to see the snow monsters!
Favourite Food in Resort: Ramen!!!
Wouldn’t Travel Without: My camera
Countries Skied: Australia, NZ, USA, Canada and Japan
Top Travel Tip: I always pack an extra pair of socks for a day on the mountain. Fresh socks after lunch are so underrated. -
Kirsty Leitch Travel Consultant
Skier or Snowboarder: Snowboarder
Favourite Resort: Suginohara. Japan
Bucket List Resort: Portillo, Chile
Favourite Food in Resort: Karaage!
Wouldn’t Travel Without: Foreign Currency Card
Countries Skied: New Zealand, Canada, Japan
Top Travel Tip: Learn some basic local phrases before you head over. -
Anna O'Malley North America Sales Manager
Skier or Snowboarder: Skier
Favourite Resort: Big White, Canada
Bucket List Resort: Jackson Hole
Favourite Food in Resort: Cheese fondue in Val d’Isere & Beer Peche
Wouldn’t Travel Without: Tunes!
Countries Skied: NZ, Canada, France, Switzerland, Japan
Top Travel Tip: Do your research so you’re well prepared and know what the resorts/destinations have to offer to avoid missing out on anything! -
Lily Herbison Travel Consultant
Skier or Snowboarder: Skier
Favourite Resort: Tsugaike and Iwatake
Bucket List Resort: Valle Nevado, Chile
Favourite Food in Resort: Udon at Maedo in Happo Village!
Wouldn’t Travel Without: Airpods and a good playlist or podcast
Countries Skied: New Zealand, Canada and Japan
Top Travel Tip: Try as much of the local cuisine as possible! (Including Lawsons) -
Roxy Davies Travel Consultant
Skier or Snowboarder: Snowboarder
Favourite Resort: Myoko Kogen
Bucket List Resort: Les Arcs, France
Favourite Food in Resort: Mid-mountain Katsudon
Wouldn’t Travel Without: A book
Countries Skied: Aus, NZ, Japan and Canada
Top Travel Tip: If travelling to Japan, learn a little bit of the language. It will get you a long way and a lot of smiles. -
Adam Francis Flight Specialist
Skier or Snowboarder: Snowboarder
Favourite Resort: Akakura Onsen
Bucket List Resort: Saint Anton, Austria
Favourite Food in Resort: Yakitori or any Japanese BBQ
Wouldn’t Travel Without: Travel Insurance
Countries Skied: Japan, NZ, Canada
Top Travel Tip: Locals always know the best spots – ask for their restaurant/activity recommendations -
Steph Briggs Travel Consultant
Skier or Snowboarder: Skier
Favourite Resort: Kicking Horse, Canada
Bucket List Resort: Zermatt
Favourite Food in Resort: Poutine
Wouldn’t Travel Without: My own Ski Boots
Countries Skied: Chile, Canada, USA, Japan, NZ, Australia
Top Travel Tip: Make sure you take out Travel Insurance that covers snowsports! -
Bart Schiphorst Marketing and Group Tour ManagerSkier or Snowboarder: Snowboarder
Favourite Resort: Nozawa Onsen, Japan
Bucket List Resort: Alyeska, Alaska
Favourite Food in Resort: Sushi triangles from seven11
Wouldn’t Travel Without: Splitboard, some cash and the right power adaptor
Countries Skied: Japan, India, Pakistan, Canada, Austria, Switzerland, France, Italy, Germany, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, The Netherlands, Australia and New Zealand
Top Travel Tip: Rent a portable WiFi router in Japan so you never get lost. -
Ryoko Bizinger General Manager
Skier or Snowboarder: Skier
Favourite Resort: Zao Onsen, Japan
Bucket List Resort: Banff, Canada
Favourite Food in Resort: Kihachi (Izakaya), Hakuba
Wouldn’t Travel Without: Slippers for inside
Countries Skied: Japan & Australia
Top Travel Tip: Take medicines such as cold/flu tablets and painkillers from Australia. -
Hitomi Nakano Reservations
Skier or Snowboarder: Snowboarder
Favourite Resort: Madarao, Japan
Bucket List Resort: Otaru, Japan
Favourite Food in Resort: Tempura & Soba, Hakuba
Wouldn’t Travel Without: UNIQLO light down jacket, compact!
Countries Skied: Japan, Switzerland
Top Travel Tip: Try the local food and drinks -
Federico Suárez Demaestri Web Developer
Skier or Snowboarder: Snowboarder
Favourite Resort: Cerro Catedral, Argentina
Bucket List Resort: Mt Baker, USA
Favourite Food in Resort: Corn Soup from the Japanese vending machines
Wouldn’t Travel Without: Backcountry gear
Countries Skied: Argentina, NZ, Japan, Canada
Top Travel Tip: Go to the onsen after a long day of riding in Japan
