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2011 results posted! |
| The 2011 The North Face Peak to Peak are now posted on our results page. Just click on title to download. |
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6th August - the event is on! |
| 7.56am, the event is happening and we look forward to seeing you all! |
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Online entries closed |
| But you can still enter on Friday 5th at R & R Sport in Queenstown between 6 and 8pm, or on Saturday morning between 10and 11am sharp at the Remarkables. |
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Snow forecast for the week end |
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Event date 2011 |
| Saturday 6th August 2011 will see the making of the 18th Peak to Peak!
Mark your calendar... |
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Parking at Frankton |
| Please keep the Frankton access lane to the beach open with no stopping on this road. |
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5/02/2012 11:31:59 a.m. |
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THE NORTH FACE PEAK TO PEAK LEADING EDGE WINTER MULTISPORT RACE |
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Event date: 6th August 2011.
The date is a bit later than last year due to the NZ holidays being pushed by two weeks for the Rugby World Cup. The event takes place on the week end after the holidays.
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 5th 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 6th August.
Race briefing at 11.15am at the Remarkables ski Field on the 6th August 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 will be able to enter online by clicking the button below. ONLINE NOW CLOSED
or download and complete an entry form and return with entry fee to:
Peak to Peak, P.O. Box 410, Queenstown.
Entry fee
Individual: $60.00 ($70 entry on the day)
Team: $120.00 ($140 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). |
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