As a national park, we are responsible for all of the layers of history. It's only taken us 58 years. I think it's about time.

Glaciers are almost gone from Glacier National Park.

My relationship with the mountains actually started when I was 16. Every year, a group used to be taken from Auckland Grammar down to the Tangariro National Park for a skiing holiday.

The National Park Service is in the forever business. I think it's only logical we move forward when we get the funds and the right team.

It's a good advancement opportunity for me.

I grew up on the edge of a national park in Canada - timberwolves, creeks, snow drifts.