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EPISODE · Aug 19, 2025 · 29 MIN

Loops & Legacy: Willy on Queenstown’s Trail Future

from The Mountain Club Podcast

What do trails really mean for Queenstown? Spoiler: it’s way bigger than bikes.In this episode of The Mountain Club Podcast, Clare sits down with Mark “Willy” Williams, CEO of Queenstown Trails Trust. From epic loops like the Coronet Track to the idea of Queenstown becoming the poster child for smart, sustainable town planning, Willy breaks down how trails fuel not just adventure but transport, conservation, community and connection.Expect talk of ski mornings, bike afternoons, predator traps, bridges that need to be built yesterday, and why Queenstown could be a global case study in doing growth right. This one’s not just for the lycra crowd, it’s for anyone who cares about the future of where we live and play.

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What do trails really mean for Queenstown? Spoiler: it’s way bigger than bikes.In this episode of The Mountain Club Podcast, Clare sits down with Mark “Willy” Williams, CEO of Queenstown Trails Trust. From epic loops like the Coronet Track to the...

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