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Toni Efflandt (California, USA) October 2002 Rimu
MEET OUR GUIDES:
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Ken Dixon
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Name: Ken Dixon |
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Bio: I am a vegan, a father and an environmentalist. I own and operate a ski shuttle service during the winters and I also work for Greenpeace and SAFE (Save Animals from Exploitation), had the first waveboard windsurfer ever built by a New Zealand company, was once head of the fastest ski team in Queenstown, am eternally optimistic and make a mean guacamole! |
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What our clients have said:
"I feel so lucky that Ken was our guide. He was so knowledgeable about the country, culture, and history, it was hard to not learn something. He is also so enthusiastic, he made the mundane parts of the hikes an adventure. After 14 days with Ken as our guide, I had no question in my mind this trip was worth every penny and made this trip a priceless experience. " "Ken was the best guide I have ever had. Ken performed above and beyond expectations. His energy, enthusiasm, and playfulness is unfathomable. He was fantastic! " "Excellent, fabulous, phenomenal. Highest marks possible and then more. Came across more like an old buddy hosting friends than a tour guide. Very knowledgeable, very articulate, phenomenal expectation and group management. He is a natural. Highest marks and then more." "Ken has set the bar very high for anyone to follow in his steps. He was such a positive, outgoing person. Making sure that everyone was having an excellent time. His laugh was contagious and his enthusiasm non stop. " "Exactly what you want in a professional seasoned guide. Rare skill in being always laughing while rounding everyone up. Not a hint of commanding or school teacher type control. Always got the job done without any apparent effort (but it had to be massive!)" "I can't speak highly enough of Ken, he is the best tour guide I have had, honestly. He has done so much, he could run up the mountain if he wanted, but he had so much time for everyone and acknowledged everyone's strengths and weaknesses. He was very organised, had a great sense of humour, and it was great listening to his stories." "Ken was a powerhouse. I don't know where he gets all that energy. Probably the best guide I've ever had. He went far beyond what was expected. " "Ken was hands-down the most awesome guide ever! His knowledge, sense of humor, caring, comfort, flexibility, personality, and energy were just inspiring and ensured the trip of a lifetime. We really felt as if we'd won the lottery by getting him as our guide!" "I've done many guided trips like this but never with someone as fun and knowledgable as Ken. He made the trip special." "Ken has a talent for inpiring people to have more fun. He was attentative, professional and genuinely enthusiastic. His laughter was infectious and his good nature set the tone for the trip." "I can't say enough good things about Ken. He brought the best out of everyone in the group and we all got along and enjoyed each other's company. Meanwhile, he encouraged us to keep pushing our limits. I felt safe when Ken was in sight either crawling into caves or hiking on slippery rocks." "Ken was FANTASTIC, incredibly knowledgable, always making sure that everyone was involved and having fun and willing to help all the time. Ken put up with hundreds of questions being asked of him daily, his patience was unbelievable on some of the walks when a few of the travelers needed to take it slower (for example taking over 10-1/2 hours to walk up the Copland track with three of the clients and still smiling and helping out when he got to the top). I call Ken the fearless energizer bunny, he keeps going and going. Ken got along with everyone and spent time getting to know all the participants. Ken was also very flexible allowing us to add our own twists to the adventure. " "Ken is hands down one of the best guides I've ever had. That's saying a lot because I've done quite a few guided tours. Ken took extra good care of us and his enthusiasm kept us moving through every adventure." "Ken is great. I am not one to give "excellent" easily, however Ken earned it. " "Ken made this trip even more special. His enthusiasm and endless energy was transferred to all of us and gave us the extra kick to climb up the next hill, paddle an extra km or bike for another half an hour with headwind." "Ken was extremely knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and energetic. He made sure we were always comfortable, and was always full of suggestions of things to do. He often went over and above the call of duty - taking us to few extra activities." "Ken was amazing. He taught me so much about New Zealand and was so helpful in every little aspect. I was glad I had a guide with so much experience." "Ken can write a book titled "How to be a GREAT guide." His informative facts during our hikes and bus rides were great! Very easy to talk to and more than happy to answer any question." "Ken was "quite amazing"! Having Ken as our Lead Guide made a "great" trip into a "super great" one. I cannot say enough good things about Ken." "Ken was great! He had never-ending enthusiasm for every activity. He was constantly telling us how "gorgeous and fantastic" the next activity would be. I loved his laugh, too. He was great at offering me alternative ideas when parts of the trip were too strenous - Hooker Valley at Mt Cook and the floatation pod in Queenstown, rather than some extreme activity. I learned a lot from him and wish him all the best!" "Ken really did ensure that we had an awesome trip! His enthusiasm and passion were contagious! He is very knowledgeable about not only the history, of New Zealand, but the geology and local goings on as well. He was absolutely a pleasure to be around!" "I could not imagine the trip without Ken! He was great and went out of his way to ensure we were happy, well fed and taken care of. Provided history of NZ that was very interesting. He came every morning with a smile on his face ready to show us new and exciting things. " "Ken in his own subtle way challenged us to get the most out of every activity" "Ken did a wonderful job. Made sure everyone's wishes were met if possible." "Ken was BEYOND what my expectations were! He made my trip SO worth everything. His knowledge was incredible, his humor was fun, and his kindness exceeded both of those things. FUN guide. Wouldn't trade him for ANYTHING. He made sure the trip was perfect for us. " |
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