Our Story
The idea was born in New Zealand back in 1999 after my many years of competing in snowboarding then working within the ski industry around the world. From building terrain parks and running events, through to judging contests on the World Cup Tour, I knew I wanted to share my passion for exploring new destinations and cultures with the local connections I’d met along the journey.
Nowadays, our network of guides, athletes, staff and loyal customers drives me to keep searching for not only the best snow, but also the best overall travel experiences. In 2021, we’re very excited to launch our new MTB tours based in Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Europe and Canada making Mint Tours a global leader in adventure sports tourism.
I also want to reaffirm our commitment to all our guests in an industry that is rapidly changing because of the global pandemic. We think it’s important for you to know that we are an accredited, accountable and a responsible business with Covid-19 protocols in place to ensure you’re confident with booking a tour with us in the future. We are a registered member of peak travel bodies, AFTA, IATA and ATTA, and conduct business in accordance with the ATAS Charter and Code of Conduct.
When you travel with Mint you can have peace of mind that you are booking with a qualified and established travel operator with over 20 years of expertise.
Jarred Dowson, Founder – Mint Tours
OUR TEAM
Our long-standing relationships with local guides, local legends, professional athletes, local businesses and resorts allow us special access to places and people. Travelling with us, you go behind the scenes to get a close-up view of each destination. You’re enriched by the knowledge of our experts and local guides.
JARRED DOWSON
FOUNDER
KEI ISHIUCHI
GUIDE & OPERATIONS
Scott Anfang
GUIDE
INGEMAR BACKMAN
GUIDE
HEIKKI SORSA
GUIDE
ERIKA VIKANDER
GUIDE
JEREMY BLACK
VIDEOGRAPHER
Greg Homann
GUIDE
Arto Pitkainen
GUIDE
Eero Ettala
AMBASSADOR
ANTTI JUSSILA
AMBASSADOR
Kevin Backstrom
AMBASSADOR
WANG LEI
AMBASSADOR
RICHARD OWEN
GUIDE
HIRO NAKAMURA
GUIDE
ANDREAS BAUMANN
GUIDE
VESA ROUVILA
GUIDE
HAYDEN MANWELL
GUIDE
CHUCK MORIN
GUIDE
THOM RODRIGUE
GUIDE
GEOFF BROWN
GUIDE
SEBASTIAN CERNIAWSKI
GUIDE
NICK HYNE
GUIDE
WILL CHESHIRE
GUIDE
DAVE PEARSE
GUIDE
RACHEL NEWTON
COACH & GUIDE
JULIANE BRAY
COACH & GUIDE
AYA KANEKO
GUIDE
FIONA DUNCAN
COACH & GUIDE
MIHAIL SOLAKOV
GUIDE
ANTTI KESKITALO
GUIDE
SAARA RAHKAMAA
PHOTOGRAPHER
EMILY TIDWELL
PHOTOGRAPHER
OUR INDUSTRY PARTNERS








