Brake Burner 2009 - Coronet Peak

Another year had passed and Brake Burner is here again. Competition is becoming stronger as the event gains high reputation. And what is it all about?


6 hours of endurance downhill mountain bike race! Riding down on the Coronet Peak, getting on the chair lift for a ride back to the top and down again.

Did you race it? Interested to get your photos from the race? Email me: silencl@hotmail.com


And for more info about the race visit:
www.brakeburner.co.nz

Thanks for the big interest in the photos. Here is a sample of what you can get: Postcard type card + images of yourself (digital transfer). I have set a price of $30 as it takes a lot of time to get images for you and also my camera had died from the dust, so support for the repair. If you still interested, email me! I think I have picks of all the racers.

Ironman - Challenge Wanaka 09

Adrenaline is pumping since the early morning in a spectacular town of Wanaka. Low clouds and light rain creates heavy and mystical atmosphere for the beginning of a race. Yes, the Challenge Wanaka is happening again. Iron athletes are getting ready for a swim and 400 volunteers are looking after them. Many spectators and supporters are shivering on the lake bank and waiting for the horn to start the "madness" - 8:37:41 minutes of hard physical and mental challenge to win (well done Chris!!!, beating the record and setting new borders for next year), to complete, to be there .... Everyone is cheered for, everyone is supported.



Results:
MEN:
1. Place - Chris McDonald (Aussie)
2. Place - Keegan Williams (Kiwi)
3. Place - Petr Vabrousek (Czech)



WOMEN:
1. Place - Gina Ferguson
2. Place - Merryn Johnston
3. Place - Hillary Biscay



For more info and life results please visit: 'Challenge Wanaka'

Images from the Wanaka Challenge 09 to preview at:
‘Event Photo Gallery’

(lot more photos to follow).

To be continued .....

Twilight Rodeo - Wanaka

Rodeo in Wanaka is an annual event and its been performed 43 times since its establishment in 1963. Main Rodeo is usually held in the beginning of January, but in the last years they have added an second shorter option of Twilight Rodeo to satisfy all the fans.


Event was well organized and sunny weather was helping to establish relaxed feel full of adrenaline excitement of the skilled riders, angry bulls and beautiful horses. Short break in the program were filled by a witty jokes and small show of the local rodeo clown 'Festise'. He earned well deserved "love" from the kids with a bucket full of sweets.


The Wanaka Rodeo is part of the South Island Christmas circuit comprising of five rodeos, while there is a similar circuit being run in the North Island over the same period. Wanaka offers very valuable poings that competitors keenly seek as they chase the various national titles.


Order of events - Twilight Rodeo
1. 2nd Division Bull Ride
2. 2nd Division Rope & Tie
3. 2nd Division Barrel Race
4. Junior Barrel Race
5. GRAND ENTRY : 5pm
6. Open Bull Ride - 1st Split
7. Open Bareback
8. Open Rope & Tie
9. Open Saddle Bronc - 1st Split
10. Open Barrel Race
11. Open Team Roping
12. Open Saddle Bronc - 2nd Split
13. Open Steer Wrestling
14. Open Bull Ride - 2nd Split

For more info please visit: 'Wanaka Rodeo'

Mitre Peak Ascent - Fjordlands National Park

Mitre Peak is one of the most photographed dominant of the New Zealand. It can be found in the Fjordlands National Park on the South Island. You can enjoy its stunning views when you arrive to Milford sound. Its amusing structure and central position makes it unforgettable scenic point situated in the middle of the fjord. The best to be enjoyed from the Milford Sound Cruise, Helli flight or the climb on the peak itself. Last and the most memorable option is not for a faint hearted. Once you manage to cross the sound to its base (kayak was our choice) the real adventure starts. There is no trek to take you up and after a few hours of steep climb up and on the bushy edge you finally get to peak itself. Climb is only getting steeper and once you cross above the tree line it offers absolutely unreal view on surrounding mountains. Steep edges and massive side drops keeps your concentration 100% on the ascent.



To be continued ......