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No Southern Traverse events for 2010 |
| Not this year... we are awaiting for the young and fresh new faces to flood the Adventure Racing market in the South Island! the older ones are gone hibernating... |
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Winner of photo competition |
| Paul Froggatt with his great selection of photos was the winner of the 24hrs of southern traverse photo competition. |
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Macpac Photography and Story competition |
| Fantastic Macpac Void Down Vest to be won for the best shot, and the best story on both the 8hr and 24hrs races. Send us your pix, and story, and be in to win your prize |
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New start time for the 8hr event |
| Due to a forecast of Nortwesters on Saturday morning, we think it would be prudent to bring the start time by a couple of hours, and possibly avoid strongs winds for the kayak leg.
New start time for the Macpac 8hr Adventure Challenge: 8am |
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Next week end! |
| A reminder registration is at the Queenstown Event Centre, from 6pm to 8pm, and you can still enter on the day. Prize giving on Sunday at the Dux de Lux in Queenstown! |
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Macpac 8hr Adventure Challenge |
| 28/10/2008 12:13:02 a.m. |
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Macpac 8hr Adventure Challenge, 15th November
Given that this event takes place in the beautiful Glenorchy area, there won't be any disappointment. Aimed at Peak to Peak and Adventure Quest athletes ready to go a bit off road, categories include teams relay style in Open, Mixed, Female, Business, School, and Individuals in Male, Female and Veteran.
Registration will take place on Friday 14th, from 6pm to 8pm, at the Queenstown Event Centre, Mezzanine function room, 1st floor.
Briefing will follow at 8.30pm, same location, for both this event and the 8hr challenge.
Race start On the following morning, Saturday 15th, this fun event starts at 10am start from Greenstone station ( an hour and 1/2 from Queenstown) for both teams and individuals.
Four stages, a total of 51 kms course of kayaking, mountain biking and running.
The event will be over for the first teams and individuals in around 4hrs 15mins, while the slowest may take 8 hours to finish at Paradise.
There is a competitors briefing sheet which can be downloaded from the web site
We have had a few questions asked so here goes, some more details for you
Q: Can you tell me if you need your grade 2 kayaking cert for the Macpac 8hr adventure challenge?
A: no, it is only recommended. A good kayaking level is all that is needed.
Q: We are looking at doing the 8hr challenge, but see that the run/trek involves some navigation. What does this mean, do you need to be able to use a compass and follow a map or is it just follow your nose. Is there a set track or will you be climbing up cliffs ?
A: There is almost no navigation , apart from getting a few meters away from a river bed, to come back on the same track. And no, there are no cliffs for you!
Q: Could you give me information on how long each leg is: - kayaking, mountain biking and the running.
A: Stage one, the kayaking is 10kms long; stage two, mountain biking, is 21kms long; stage three, running, 9kms long; and final stage four, mountain biking, 11kms long.
Briefing sheet is available from the web site.
Q: Will the prize giving be held in Glenorchy or Queenstown
A: The prize giving will take place in Queenstown, at the Dux de Lux cafe and restaurant, from 10am on Sunday 16th
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In 2008, Macpac is proud to bring you the 24hours of Southern Traverse
and the NEW 8hr Adventure Challenge.
This new multisport event gives individuals and teams a chance to try adventure racing for the first time. The NEW 8hr Adventure Challenge is part of our "Growing Adventure Sport in New Zealand" programme - For more information, visit www.southerntraverse.com and www.macpac.co.nz
For advice with your training and racing kit, simply ring
FREEPHONE 0800 622 722 - from anywhere in New Zealand.
Friendly staff will assist with information on Fairydown and Macpac multisport clothing and equipment for your Southern Traverse and other adventures.
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Volunteers needed!
If you would like to see the inside of a race, are free that week end and willing, we would like to invite you to come and join our team for the 24hours and 8hr races, Saturday 15th November.
For more details, contact us at the office : traverse@queenstown.co.nz or 03 441 8215 |
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