We are your go to gals for all things adventure.

  • Want to see what youre really made of? Maybe you want to crush that upcoming race. Or maybe you want to inspire and motivate your team.

  • Through embracing challenges we will build your confidence and skillset to help maximise your potential.

  • Resilience and adaptability are key when playing in nature and are two skills that are fundamental in reaching your goals.

Who are ‘A level up’

Simone Maier and Emily Wilson are two of the world’s top adventure and multisport racers. Based out of the adventure mecca that is Wanaka, New Zealand they have refined their vast skills learnt over the years and condensed them down into outdoor courses and coaching.

Perfect for anyone who is new to the multisport disciplines all the way through to coaching for the elite performers, they are able to tailor courses to your needs.

Simone and Emily have a unique approach to the way they teach which has become legendary around these parts. Learning in the outdoors can be testing, but they bring their quirky and lighthearted personalities to keep the vibe high and keep you inspired to push on whilst imparting valuable knowledge.

Testimonials

  • Chloe Hawken, NZ

    Very informative course which touched on all of the major aspects of an adventure race. Loved meeting like minded ladies and getting “to do” an orienteering course which was a great challenge. Highly recommend ladies of all abilities to come and meet these 2 amazing adventure racers who inspire and motivate.

  • Carroll Tiller, NZ

    Emily and Simone were very easy to work with, and able to accommodate our groups needs. The sessions provided were of high quality, and attendees left feeling empowered to take on their own adventures. Both of these ladies are very down to earth and approachable. I would highly recommend working with ‘A Level Up’

  • Claire Spencer, NZ

    It’s not been an easy road back to condition for me after COVID, so being able to up my skills while I’m getting myself back has been so valued. I loved the community that came from the day as much as I love the professional info packaged up in managable bites.

  • Julie Tully, NZ

    The weekend was fantastic. A fun filled few days split between learning about adventure race kit, navigating on foot and bike and at night, and pack rafting. As a newbie to adventure racing, and someone who is navigationally challenged, I gained so much confidence using a compass and map reading. I'd love to do it all over again.

  • Jess Hale, NZ

    A Level Up is a great investment into the start of your adventure racing. The skills gained over this course have made a tangible impact on my adventure races - I don’t think I would’ve had as much fun or been as good at navigating if it weren’t for attending their course! Simone and Em are such a wealth of experience and knowledge, and such lovely people - it was easy to walk away from the course feeling inspired and motivated!

  • Christine Summers

    This weekend is well worth it. If you want a fun weekend away, with a great group of likeminded ladies. World Class tutors, that are still on our level of niceness in both one on one and group conversations! Biking with Simone on the back roads of Te Anau, absorbing as much info, learning about her experiences and sharing your own, while asking so many questions – That’s an experience not found anywhere else… unless you can get into her World Adventure racing team

  • Carleigh Tennant

    The two day course I did with these two extremely talented ladies was amazing they brought it right down to earth. They walked us through navigation, what gear to use and so many other things I had never thought of. Their knowledge was worth its weight in gold. I wish it was a week course they were amazing to talk to very informative and easy to talk to.

    Thank you ladies

  • Jacqueline Macdonald, NZ

    I did Simone and Emily's Intro to Adventure Racing course and what a fab couple of days.  So many great tips, I learnt a lot!  They are both so down to earth, energetic and inspiring, you can't help but want to learn from them. My friends and I had an absolute ball over the two days and came away from it wanting to do Godzone!!