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| 14/06/2013 12:12:59 p.m. |
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Exponential Performance Coaching Peak to Peak Camp... |
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| 7/06/2013 1:09:19 p.m. |
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The annual Exponential Performance Coaching Peak to Peak Winter Training Camp will be held on the 11th July ->14th July 2013.
It is open to everyone wanting to join sport scientist and coach Matty ... |
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| 7/06/2013 1:07:13 p.m. |
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Winter arrived in force on Tuesday (28th May) with snow lying all around the basin and schools closed for the day. It was still snowing Tuesday night when we went night riding and that made for lots o... |
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| 27/07/2012 12:28:12 p.m. |
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For those that we do not have a email address we have posted the newsletter on the.
competitors page
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| 23/07/2012 9:46:44 p.m. |
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Check out a selection of.
photos from MMPro on flickr.
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| 22/07/2012 3:10:41 p.m. |
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Press Release.
The Peak to Peak quickly settled into a one horse race as Milne stamped his authority on the field, and with a time of 2.09.31secs he set the third fastest time ever with only Richar... |
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| 22/07/2012 12:22:19 p.m. |
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Great job today - really enjoyed it!.
As I mentioned I put my ski gloves down at the transition to the mountain bike leg and they were gone when I returned 2 minutes later.
They were old black/grey... |
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| 19/07/2012 10:13:19 p.m. |
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Today - Thursday I measured the gradients using the car and my Casio watch. These are the results.
Gradients - Coronet Peak
9km -> 8.5km . . . . . . . . Control Gate
8.5km -> 8km . . . .... |
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| 18/07/2012 9:13:01 p.m. |
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Check out the
last newsletter before the weekend.... |
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| 18/07/2012 6:17:59 p.m. |
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I have made a quick map of the ski course for 2012.
It is here.
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| 16/07/2012 8:36:34 p.m. |
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Fresh snow today, but after talking to the Ski Patrol and Remarakbls Management today it appears the ski will start above the Alta Chair (on a knob about the top of the Tubing Park).
A short run t... |
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| 11/07/2012 10:50:22 a.m. |
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Hello,
I am staying in Queenstown for six months (originally from England) and am a keen cyclist and runner. I recently came across your Peak to Peak race (on the internet), which looks great. Un... |
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| 10/07/2012 2:26:17 p.m. |
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Here is a short story of the ride
The area at Arthurs Point change over point for the Peak to Peak is in a state of perma- frost (of course this is not that unusual under the base of the hill),... |
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| 29/06/2012 8:14:15 a.m. |
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2011 video by Sam Wright... |
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| 17/05/2012 10:00:04 a.m. |
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To enter a team / individual online click on the red button ' Online entry' and then with a little patience, and some knowledge of your team mates you should have not to much problem.
It is the same... |
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| 30/04/2012 3:14:38 p.m. |
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The month of April has seen no precipitation at all until yesterday when we got a bucket load all at once and with it fresh snow on the mountain tops. (down to the base building)
We also have had t... |
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| 18/08/2011 10:00:57 a.m. |
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Hi everyone,
and first of all well done!
The Peak to Peak is a very fast paced event which requires all participants to come together for a few hours of intense organised chaos: support crews ... |
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| 12/08/2011 3:02:22 p.m. |
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Richie & Sarah make DQ's weekly DVD
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| 8/08/2011 12:54:23 p.m. |
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The video of the day is being re-edited to fit YouTube - so will be about Thursday before it can be done... |
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| 7/08/2011 1:42:33 p.m. |
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The results for the media are. here.
Full Results later.
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| 6/08/2011 6:30:13 a.m. |
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Snow falling on Remarkables at the 11-12kn mark.
Some gusty wind.
Full snow report
here
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| 5/08/2011 12:10:08 p.m. |
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Looks like there will be snow showers most of the day above 1400m in the morning and lowering about 3pm to below 1000m
Wind will be moderate to strong with gusts of up to 90kph, should be OK running ... |
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| 4/08/2011 12:45:56 p.m. |
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Please refer to the last minutes bits and pieces regarding the weather forecast, course and other by clicking.
here..
Any question just contact us!.... |
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| 4/08/2011 10:13:13 a.m. |
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For teams who are still looking for a kayaker, one option is to have the mountain biker drop the bib over the shoulders of a departing kayaker. the team then regathers the bib from the 'virtual kayake... |
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| 2/08/2011 4:09:08 p.m. |
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It looks like there is a possibility it will be snowing.
If we have a chain call in place it will be strictly enforced and that people will need to fit chains if we require it.
Our web site will hav... |
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| 2/08/2011 3:29:13 p.m. |
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Hi there,
Sorry for the late notice. I was going to enter a team for the peak to peak which fell through.
Am wandering if you may know of any team that needs a kayaker to do the kayak leg of the... |
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| 1/08/2011 3:50:23 p.m. |
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Q. Just wondering about the rules for the ski leg? Is it necessary to use skis or a snowboard or are other modes of transport acceptable, eg a sled etc??
A. any sliding equipment is accepted.
Q.... |
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| 27/07/2011 2:12:40 p.m. |
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We have one team for the Ski Area Challenge and Gavin Lang as an Individual. However Cardrona is also supporting two individual Wanaka athletes (Simone Maier, Gavin Mason) and two open teams (one wome... |
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| 27/07/2011 2:08:25 p.m. |
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The latest newsletter from Southern Traverse - primarily Peak to Peak news.
Winter 2011 July
Another fantastic snowfall over the last two days with a clear day today. Winter in Queenstown at i... |
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| 26/07/2011 10:20:34 a.m. |
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To enter a team online follow the link above, and then with a little patience, and some knowledge of your team mates it is the same process as for the individuals.
For someone new to the Southern Tr... |
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| 14/07/2011 4:19:34 p.m. |
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Press Release 14th July
Competitors in the 2011 The North Face Peak to Peak (August 6) will be going all out to topple the record time of 2hours 02.51 clocked in 2010 by Queenstown’s Fergburger team ... |
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| 7/07/2011 1:21:46 p.m. |
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George Blackie from Alexandra, 15 and keen runner is looking for a team.
Please contact georgeblackie@hotmail.com... |
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| 4/07/2011 3:04:17 p.m. |
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am running a training camp for the Peak 2 Peak in a few weeks.
I have a few spaces available if anyone up your way might be interested.
All details can be found
HERE
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Thanks
Matty Gra... |
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| 14/06/2011 3:11:02 p.m. |
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Ed Bezett from nzski’s Remarkables Ski field has offered a challenge to the other nzski areas and this has been accepted by Coronet Peak and perhaps Mt Hutt. The nzski inter-company rivalry is for bot... |
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| 8/06/2011 4:43:14 p.m. |
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No snow yet (8th June) but just under two months till the Peak to Peak.
Watch out for the new poster - to be released next week
Tim Ceci has thrown down the challenge - Vertigo will win this years... |
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| 23/05/2011 1:44:57 p.m. |
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With short days and challenging weather conditions good outdoor training opportunities may be few and far between and as such your training should adapt. Cycling in bad weather can be hazardous, so m... |
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| 18/05/2011 9:31:51 a.m. |
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Just letting you know I have 5 single Tasman Express sea kayaks for hire if any entrants for Peak to Peak enquire.
I will supply life jacket, skirt, paddle.
I will drop kayak off at frankton beach... |
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| 11/08/2010 9:57:12 a.m. |
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/geoffryjh/sets/72157624574492298/
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| 3/08/2010 4:51:04 p.m. |
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Adam Milne who won the 2 day Speight's Coast to Coast race, backed this up last weekend with a win in New Zealand's premiere winter multisport race, the Northface Peak to Peak in Queenstown. There was... |
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| 25/07/2010 10:06:33 p.m. |
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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.... |
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| 25/07/2010 4:35:03 p.m. |
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Click on the link following.
Photos on flickr, and some on the gallery as well.
More will be here in a couple days.... |
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| 25/07/2010 11:56:32 a.m. |
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A head to head encounter in The North Face Peak to Peak on Saturday (July 24) saw the defending open champion team Outside Sports (Queenstown), ousted by a dynamic young side fielded by Queenstown’s F... |
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| 23/07/2010 10:17:13 a.m. |
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After discussion with Ski Patrol this morning we have been assured that we will be able to use Homeward Bound for the ski leg.
Ski leg on Homeward Bound
The snow cover on Homeward Bound is good ... |
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| 22/07/2010 4:18:04 p.m. |
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A few quick notes before the race
Forecast for the weekend is OK
The forecast is for clear skis and light winds. Good for the roads and good for the lake.
Be sure to read the Competitor Briefin... |
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| 19/07/2010 7:49:06 p.m. |
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Press Release 18th July
Defending The North Face Peak to Peak champion Dougal Allan will not be contesting his title this year, paving the way for competitors who gave him a run for his money last... |
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| 16/07/2010 3:19:41 p.m. |
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Other talk on the street of the race is, the R&R sport women's team is looking mean and keen to dominate, Kath kelly is in the kayak and doing the run, along with an all star line up all-round her,.
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| 14/07/2010 1:39:41 p.m. |
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Information on the gradients of the local hills, especially Coronet Peak compared against the 'giants of the alps' and the climbs in the Tour de France
Stage Eight
The tour de France climb from M... |
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| 12/07/2010 5:55:35 p.m. |
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To enter a team online requires a little patience, and some knowledge of your team mates.
For someone new to the Southern Traverse online system you will need to make up a user name and password.
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| 5/07/2010 2:41:24 p.m. |
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Have you got any teams looking for a cyclist for the final climb?
I would have to confirm flights down but would be keen to make the trip if anyone is looking
Regards,
Hamish Hill... |
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| 29/06/2010 1:03:34 p.m. |
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With short days and challenging weather conditions good outdoor training opportunities may be few and far between and as such your training should adapt. Cycling in bad weather can be hazardous, so... |
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| 15/06/2010 1:41:43 p.m. |
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The Central Otago mulitsport News letter June is on the race rules page. Click through
Click through
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| 15/06/2010 11:25:53 a.m. |
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The “The North Face Peak to Peak”, New Zealand’s leading edge winter multisport event, is being staged in Queenstown for the 17th consecutive year on July 24 2010 and will attract some of the countr... |
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| 15/06/2010 10:53:19 a.m. |
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Hi,
I am running a training camp in Queenstown for some of the athletes that I coach. The camp is targeted at preparation for the Peak 2 Peak but is also a good weekend of training and information fo... |
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| 2/06/2010 10:34:59 a.m. |
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The Remarkables received 30cm to 40cm of snow on Monday and Tuesday.
NZSki chief executive James Coddington yesterday said constant snowfall on the Remarkables was a good sign for its June 19 openi... |
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| 27/05/2010 1:52:24 p.m. |
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We have added a click through logo in two or three different places on the web site so it is easy now to enter The North Face Peak to Peak using our online system.
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| 26/01/2010 9:27:55 a.m. |
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| 26/07/2009 9:10:43 p.m. |
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Talented young multisporter and adventure racer Dougal Allan (Wanaka) put the hammer down in the The North Face Peak to Peak in Queenstown yesterday to win the high profile event, which races from the... |
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| 26/07/2009 6:26:23 p.m. |
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go to flickr and click on "The North Face Peak to Peak" and then when that opens on
'slideshow ' in the top right corner
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| 24/07/2009 2:32:38 p.m. |
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Registration at R & R Sport 24th July between 6-8pm (or at Remarkables 10-11 o'clock for late entries - 25th July)
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| 24/07/2009 12:32:10 p.m. |
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Interest is building amongst keen multisporters and “weekend warriors” for Queenstown’s 2009 The North Face Peak to Peak on July 25, and while last year’s winner Glen Currie will compete, ... |
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| 22/07/2009 8:18:05 p.m. |
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Forecast for the weekend is OK
Currently we have a forecast for clear skis on Sat and Sun, but more snow is on the order for tomorrow. What this means is that everyone should plan on being up the hi... |
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| 21/07/2009 3:57:14 p.m. |
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Check .... reports for all the posting of the last week...
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| 21/07/2009 2:20:20 p.m. |
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More FM Central Otago. 90.3 and 94.3 will have the latest news and updates during the race, with crosses from the registration on the Remarkables, during the changeover on Queenstown Beach and from th... |
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| 21/07/2009 10:37:01 a.m. |
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The route on the snow leg - Homeward Bound is at.... Competitors Rules
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| 16/07/2009 9:10:09 p.m. |
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A simple solution to this is to tag another person / individual or team on the Frankton waterfront and let them wear your bib as well - please indicate on entry form... |
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| 16/07/2009 4:06:54 p.m. |
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The finish line will be on the snow.
From the top of the road, run (walk) with the bike up the stairs, turn left and run down the snow 30metres through the finish line... |
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| 15/07/2009 11:40:37 a.m. |
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For those who desire a coffee fix we will have the Kung Foo Coffee cararvan following the race his year.
The cute little caravan will be at Frankton Beach (end of the mtn bike) and then will move sm... |
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| 15/07/2009 11:29:39 a.m. |
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We have also made an addition to the rules this year: all racers in the first ski/snowboard leg are required to wear helmets. We would expect that most would have snow helmets, but for the athletes wh... |
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| 15/07/2009 11:26:35 a.m. |
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A visit to the Remarkables yesterday. 14th July
The ski leg - Homeward Bound looks in great shape, although as always a little tricky right at the bottom. It seems the best (and fastest) way down ... |
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| 3/07/2009 1:36:06 p.m. |
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To view the Facebook pages or to.
become a fan of Peak to Peak
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| 26/06/2009 12:09:41 p.m. |
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By clicking. here it will take you straight to the entry form... |
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| 12/06/2009 2:55:51 p.m. |
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Organisers of “The North Face Peak to Peak”, which starts at the Remarkables Ski Area and finishes at Coronet Peak Ski Area, are encouraging more corporate teams to enter the challenging winter multis... |
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| 22/05/2009 11:42:23 a.m. |
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This year The North Face Peak to Peak should be a fantastic one as we rarely have seen so much snow on the Remarkables and Coronet Peak so early in the season. And it seems it is here to stay! We've m... |
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| 22/07/2008 1:25:00 p.m. |
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First of all thanks to all who participated: with 97 teams and 51
individuals, we have had a record field, and although it gets busy at
times, we hope you have enjoyed the day!
Thanks also to... |
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| 20/07/2008 8:25:37 p.m. |
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Some of the South Island's best multisports competitors provided much of the excitement in the record field, made up of 97 teams and 51 individuals, in The North Face Peak to Peak race from The Re... |
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| 17/07/2008 11:19:45 a.m. |
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A few quick notes before the race
Forecast for the weekend OK
Currently we have a forecast for areas of morning fog, followed by fine spells, but scattered rain is likely in the evening. Northeast... |
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| 8/07/2008 9:54:35 a.m. |
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The Entry Forms are out, the adds have been in the paper and the snow has been falling in Queenstown this weekend.
Soon time for The 'The North Face' Peak to Peak, It's time now to get those skis o... |
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| 27/05/2008 2:01:13 p.m. |
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The ‘The North Face’ Peak to Peak, New Zealand’s leading edge winter multisport event, is being staged in Queenstown for the 15th consecutive year on July 19 2008 and will attract some of the country’... |
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| 24/01/2008 10:14:39 a.m. |
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The North Face Peak to Peak will be held on the 19th July 2008.... |
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