In this episode I am joined by Kiwi Angus Winstone and Kashmiri local Mushtaq (“Musha”) Magray who are the founders and Directors of Wild Snow and Kashmir Skis. Angus and Musha talk with me about the Kashmir region and in particular the area Gulmarg (“the meadow of flowers”) in the Pir Panjal range of the Himalayas where you will find Apharwat peak (www.wildsnow.co.nz/about-gulmarg-copy/) at 4,267m. We learn about Musha getting into skiing from an early age, some history of skiing in the region alongside Angus’s path to launching a ski venture business with Musha in the Kasmir region. This is a fascinating tale of two men from different cultures connected by a love of the snow and the joy of skiing who both harbour a desire to give back to the local community and provide pathways to meaningful employment in the ski industry both in Kashmir and abroad. This one is a long player as there was a lot of ground to cover from pounding the streets of India in the search of suitable suppliers for the manufacturing of ski equipment to the early days of Angus and Musha brewing up their first batch of ski wax with the help of some local chefs. Finally, we delve into some of the hurdles and opportunities for Kiwis looking to do business in India alongside Musha’s closing thoughts on the importance of community and knowing your neighbours. I hope you enjoy this one! Is there a topic you want covered or a person you want to hear from? You can contact us through the Godfreys Law website, or you can message the Godfreys Law Facebook page. We'd like to hear from you, and any ideas you have about making the podcast better. The Real Solutions Business Podcast is presented by Godfreys Law - A Christchurch based law firm, serving Canterbury for over 140 years.

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