keen to race

I will be in Queenstown at the time at the event and would like to participate, but wont have access to a Kayak. Is there any way I can post my interest in joining a team – quite keen to do the MTB leg, run, ski. Alan Gibson
 

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2013 date: Saturday 3rd August

It's simple, the Peak to Peak takes place on the first Saturday after the second term's school holidays... So there it is: 3rd August 2013! See you then
 

2012 Photos

 

2012 results posted!

Go to our results page to download the full results.
 
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19/06/2013 6:29:58 p.m.

Race Reports

 
Please click on any of the race reports below to view the full report.
 

The Training Camp contact

14/06/2013 12:12:59 p.m.
 
Exponential Performance Coaching Peak to Peak Camp...
 

Other Peak to Peak Info

7/06/2013 1:09:19 p.m.
 
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 ...
 

Notes from the May Newsletter

7/06/2013 1:07:13 p.m.
 
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...
 

Apres event newsletter

27/07/2012 12:28:12 p.m.
 
For those that we do not have a email address we have posted the newsletter on the. competitors page ...
 

Photos on Flickr and your own photos - click on the button on the left

23/07/2012 9:46:44 p.m.
 
Check out a selection of. photos from MMPro on flickr. ...
 

Adam Milne regains the The Peak to Peak title

22/07/2012 3:10:41 p.m.
 
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...
 

Lost Gloves

22/07/2012 12:22:19 p.m.
 
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...
 

What are those Coronet gradients?

19/07/2012 10:13:19 p.m.
 
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 . . . ....
 

A few words before Saturday

18/07/2012 9:13:01 p.m.
 
Check out the last newsletter before the weekend....
 

The Ski course for 2012

18/07/2012 6:17:59 p.m.
 
I have made a quick map of the ski course for 2012. It is here. ...
 

Ski course for 2012

16/07/2012 8:36:34 p.m.
 
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...
 

Racer avaiiable

11/07/2012 10:50:22 a.m.
 
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...
 

Coronet Peak Ride

10/07/2012 2:26:17 p.m.
 
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),...
 

Check out this short video from last year

29/06/2012 8:14:15 a.m.
 
2011 video by Sam Wright...
 

Entering a team online

17/05/2012 10:00:04 a.m.
 
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...
 

Fresh snow on the mountains today

30/04/2012 3:14:38 p.m.
 
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...
 

Apres event Newsletter

18/08/2011 10:00:57 a.m.
 
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 ...
 

Richie & Sarah make DQ's weekly DVD

12/08/2011 3:02:22 p.m.
 
Richie & Sarah make DQ's weekly DVD ...
 

The video of the day

8/08/2011 12:54:23 p.m.
 
The video of the day is being re-edited to fit YouTube - so will be about Thursday before it can be done...
 

Media and Short Results 2011

7/08/2011 1:42:33 p.m.
 
The results for the media are. here. Full Results later. ...
 

The race is all go

6/08/2011 6:30:13 a.m.
 
Snow falling on Remarkables at the 11-12kn mark. Some gusty wind. Full snow report here ...
 

Saturdays Weather / If the field is open the race is on

5/08/2011 12:10:08 p.m.
 
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 ...
 

Pre race newsletter- Weather forecast

4/08/2011 12:45:56 p.m.
 
Please refer to the last minutes bits and pieces regarding the weather forecast, course and other by clicking. here.. Any question just contact us!....
 

Virtual Kayaker for teams

4/08/2011 10:13:13 a.m.
 
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...
 

Weather for Saturday

2/08/2011 4:09:08 p.m.
 
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...
 

kayaker wants to race

2/08/2011 3:29:13 p.m.
 
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...
 

Questions and Answers

1/08/2011 3:50:23 p.m.
 
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....
 

Cardrona Race teams.

27/07/2011 2:12:40 p.m.
 
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...
 

ST NEWS July 2011

27/07/2011 2:08:25 p.m.
 
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...
 

To enter a team explained

26/07/2011 10:20:34 a.m.
 
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...
 

COMPETITORS CHASE NEW RECORDS IN THE 2011 NORTH FACE PEAK TO PEAK

14/07/2011 4:19:34 p.m.
 
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 ...
 

Looking for a team

7/07/2011 1:21:46 p.m.
 
George Blackie from Alexandra, 15 and keen runner is looking for a team. Please contact georgeblackie@hotmail.com...
 

Peak to Peak training camp

4/07/2011 3:04:17 p.m.
 
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 . Thanks Matty Gra...
 

Ski Field Challenge

14/06/2011 3:11:02 p.m.
 
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...
 

Two months till the Peak to Peak.

8/06/2011 4:43:14 p.m.
 
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...
 

Winter Training

23/05/2011 1:44:57 p.m.
 
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...
 

Kayaks to rent / kayak service

18/05/2011 9:31:51 a.m.
 
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...
 

More photos on flickr

11/08/2010 9:57:12 a.m.
 
http://www.flickr.com/photos/geoffryjh/sets/72157624574492298/ ...
 

Interview - Adam Milne

3/08/2010 4:51:04 p.m.
 
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...
 

2010 The North Face Peak to Peak results are posted

25/07/2010 10:06:33 p.m.
 
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....
 

A small selection of 88 photos are on flickr

25/07/2010 4:35:03 p.m.
 
Click on the link following. Photos on flickr, and some on the gallery as well. More will be here in a couple days....
 

THE NORTH FACE PEAK TO PEAK INSPIRES MAJOR CHALLENGE

25/07/2010 11:56:32 a.m.
 
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...
 

Homeward Bound will be used

23/07/2010 10:17:13 a.m.
 
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 ...
 

Race Notes @ 1500 Thursday 22nd

22/07/2010 4:18:04 p.m.
 
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...
 

FIELD WIDE OPEN FOR THE NORTH FACE PEAK TO PEAK

19/07/2010 7:49:06 p.m.
 
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...
 

Gossip on the street

16/07/2010 3:19:41 p.m.
 
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,. ...
 

The Gradients

14/07/2010 1:39:41 p.m.
 
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...
 

Entering teams online

12/07/2010 5:55:35 p.m.
 
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. ...
 

do you need a cyclist?

5/07/2010 2:41:24 p.m.
 
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...
 

Training

29/06/2010 1:03:34 p.m.
 
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...
 

Central Otago mulitsport News letter June

15/06/2010 1:41:43 p.m.
 
The Central Otago mulitsport News letter June is on the race rules page. Click through Click through ...
 

Press Release 15th June

15/06/2010 11:25:53 a.m.
 
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...
 

Peak 2 Peak Training Camp

15/06/2010 10:53:19 a.m.
 
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...
 

The Remarkables received 30cm

2/06/2010 10:34:59 a.m.
 
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...
 

Online entries open

27/05/2010 1:52:24 p.m.
 
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. ...
 

Race date for 2010 is 24th July

26/01/2010 9:27:55 a.m.
 
...
 

DOUGAL ALLAN WINS THE 2009 NORTH FACE PEAK TO PEAK TITLE

26/07/2009 9:10:43 p.m.
 
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...
 

For all the photos go to flickr

26/07/2009 6:26:23 p.m.
 
go to flickr and click on "The North Face Peak to Peak" and then when that opens on 'slideshow ' in the top right corner ...
 

Registration at R & R Sport 25th July

24/07/2009 2:32:38 p.m.
 
Registration at R & R Sport 24th July between 6-8pm (or at Remarkables 10-11 o'clock for late entries - 25th July) ...
 

THE NORTH FACE PEAK TO PEAK SUPPORTS BRUCE GRANT YOUTH TRUST

24/07/2009 12:32:10 p.m.
 
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, ...
 

A few quick notes before the race

22/07/2009 8:18:05 p.m.
 
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...
 

Check 'Reports' for all the posting of the last week

21/07/2009 3:57:14 p.m.
 
Check .... reports for all the posting of the last week... ...
 

More FM Central Otago. 90.3 and 94.3

21/07/2009 2:20:20 p.m.
 
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...
 

Check the route for Homeward Bound

21/07/2009 10:37:01 a.m.
 
The route on the snow leg - Homeward Bound is at.... Competitors Rules ...
 

Trouble finding a paddler ?

16/07/2009 9:10:09 p.m.
 
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...
 

The finish line on the snow

16/07/2009 4:06:54 p.m.
 
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...
 

Kung Foo coffee

15/07/2009 11:40:37 a.m.
 
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...
 

All racers in the first ski/snowboard leg are required to wear helmets.

15/07/2009 11:29:39 a.m.
 
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...
 

A visit to the Remarkables yesterday.

15/07/2009 11:26:35 a.m.
 
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 ...
 

Peak to Peak is on Face Book

3/07/2009 1:36:06 p.m.
 
To view the Facebook pages or to. become a fan of Peak to Peak ...
 

Entry form is available to download

26/06/2009 12:09:41 p.m.
 
By clicking. here it will take you straight to the entry form...
 

CORPORATE TEAMS ENCOURAGED TO ENTER THE NORTH FACE PEAK TO PEAK WINTER MULTISPORT RACE

12/06/2009 2:55:51 p.m.
 
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...
 

Early May snow cover good start for The North Face Peak to Peak 09

22/05/2009 11:42:23 a.m.
 
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...
 

Final race notes

22/07/2008 1:25:00 p.m.
 
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...
 

RECORD FIELD COMPETES IN THE NORTH FACE PEAK TO PEAK 2008

20/07/2008 8:25:37 p.m.
 
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...
 

Race Notes @ 1200 Thurs 17th

17/07/2008 11:19:45 a.m.
 
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...
 

Snow is great for Peak to Peak

8/07/2008 9:54:35 a.m.
 
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...
 

THE NORTH FACE PEAK TO PEAK LEADING EDGE WINTER MULTISPORT RACE

27/05/2008 2:01:13 p.m.
 
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’...
 

Date for 2008

24/01/2008 10:14:39 a.m.
 
The North Face Peak to Peak will be held on the 19th July 2008....