Next year's event date

Saturday 23rd July 2011 will see the making of the 18th Peak to Peak! Mark your calendar...
 

2010 The North Face Peak to Peak results are posted

Just click on the result page and download the pdf document. Our apologies for some of the missing times, some of you just flew past and we only saw a blur... Any queries please contact us.
 

Another racer spare

I am happy to either do the run or the final cycle leg John Edmond 03 450 0009
 

Competitor available

Any body need a spare body I am good for any leg except the run. Cheers Bruce McKay
 

Business House rlvalry

Downer vs Hirequip showdown going on in the Business House section
 

Steve Gurney keen to race

Steve is keen to race mtn bike or bike. Perhaps could be talked into kayak if necessary.
 

Spare rider for the uphill on Coronet peak.

Morgan Garandel from Outside sport is available
 

Bikes on Coronet Peak

Each time I have been up the mountain this week I have seen bikes riders training on the 'the ride'
 

La Vina coffee cart

La Vina coffee cart will be at Frankton Beach for the Peak to Peak with muffins and bananas as well
 

This year race date...

Mark your calendar and get ready.. We are awaiting you on the 24th July 2010, fit and reday to roll!
 

Official results are in!

The 2009 official results are now available. Go and download the overall results, and the results by category on the results page
 

Parking at Frankton

Please keep the Frankton access lane to the beach open with no stopping on this road.
 
View News in Brief Archive
3/09/2010 11:28:02 p.m.

THE NORTH FACE PEAK TO PEAK LEADING EDGE WINTER MULTISPORT RACE

 
This year's event date: 24th July 2010

Online entries are closed. However You may still enter at R & R Sport Friday 6-8.00pm, or Remarkables on Saturday strictly between 10-11.00am. A late fee applies.

The Concept
An event to link the two ski mountains in Queenstown.

Individuals and teams of two to five people race by ski/ snowboard, mountain bike, kayak, foot and road bike from the top of the Remarkables Ski Area to Coronet Peak.

The courses encompasses snow covered mountains, steep gravelled and tarmac ski field access roads, State Highways and tarmac rural roads, QLDC Reserve, public walking / cycling tracks, and Lakes Wakatipu and Hayes.
The events will generally be held in all conditions.

Divisions for:
Individuals: Men / Women - Open or Vet, and Junior

Teams: Open / Business / Vet / School

The Race
Stage 1: Ski/Board 2km
High on the Remarkables Ski Area. A mass start – run down to skis. Actual start determined by snow cover

Stage 2: Mtn Bike 17km
Down Remarkables road to Frankton Beach

Stage 3: Paddle 7km
Frankton Beach to Queenstown Bay

Stage 4: Run 9km
From Queenstown Beach, through town and out to Coronet Alpine Hotel

Stage 5: Bike 9km
From Coronet Alpine Hotel to the finish at the Coronet Peak Ski Area base

Registration / Race Briefing / Prize Giving:
Registration at R & R Queenstown from 6.00pm Friday 23rd for bib collection and race pack.
For those from out of town it is also available at Remarkables Ski Area from 10.30am on the 24th July.
Race briefing at 11.15am at the Remarkables ski Field on the 24th July also.
Prize giving at Coronet Peak.

Trophies for: 1st Individual Male, 1st Individual Female, 1st Vet Male, 1st Open Team, and 1st Vet Team. Prizes for 1st place getters, 2nd place getters (when field of more than 7 in category) and third (when field of more than 10 in category), and spot prizes.

How to Enter: You can enter online

peaktopeak Online Entry

or download and complete the entry form and return with entry fee to:
Peak to Peak, P.O. Box 410, Queenstown.

Entry fee
Individual: $55.00 ($65 entry on the day)
Team: $100.00 ($120 entry on the day). All costs on this web site are in New Zealand dollars.
Confirmation of entry and a full briefing sheet will be sent on to email address only.

Reserve Day
If severe weather conditions on the scheduled event day precludes us from staging the event, we will stage the event on the following day. In case of a postponement, all race timings will remain the same.

Listen to Q92 MORE FM and other local radios for event day cancellations or call our office for the latest details: 03 441 8215

Cancellations/Refunds/Reserve day
There will be a refund of 50% up until two weeks prior to the event, and upon notification to the organisers. No refund will be paid for any withdrawals made after this date. There will be no roll over of withdrawn entries to the next year’s event.
If the reserve day should be cancelled due to weather conditions or other circumstances (such as clash with another event) there will be no refunds.

Selling / Swapping Entries & Changes
Competitors may on sell their entry. However no swap over of entries to another person can be accepted prior to notifying the organisers. If racing under someone’s else’s name, you will be disqualified and be ineligible to receive any merit or spot prizes. It is also a safety issue should you be involved in an accident.

Information and Rules: (download the full briefing sheet for all rules and information)
Ski: Competitors must be wearing a helmet (a normal snow helmet,bike helmets also accepted). Competitors must arrange for ski equipment to be brought down off the Remarkables. Note: competitors must go on the chairlift immediately after the briefing, before 11.45am.
Kayak: Kayaks may be dropped at Frankton Beach, with security from 9.30am. Life jackets must be worn on paddle section. Boats must have buoyancy installed. Helmets not required
Bike: Any bike may be used for Stage 5 up to Coronet Peak
Bibs: Non return of bibs will incur a $30 charge
Support Crew: Limited to 2 cars per individual/team. Snow chains recommended. NO Stopping on highways to assist/watch competitors, and restricted stopping (only in Chain Bays) on Coronet Peak access road. Please drive with care and safety at all times

Waiver:
All entrants will must sign a waiver which declares
1. We agree to comply with the rules and event instructions of the element Peak to Peak and enter at our own risk
2. We agree any photographs/ videos taken may be used for media and promotional purposes
3. We agree to the event organiser collecting the personal data provided above, retaining and using these details for the purpose of event administration and notification of future similar events (given in accordance of the Privacy Act 1993).