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Kite Surfing - Queenstown - New Zealand

2010-01-28T04:25:00.000-08:00

Kite surfing on the lake with the storm sounds in the background and heavy dark clouds slowly passing above the country. Somewhere between Queenstown and Glenorky a few water 'masters' jumps on their adrenaline plane and make their way into the wild big waves. Kite surfing and windsurfing are both flying across the surface and strong wind helps speed up for jumps on splashing waves ....

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Brake Burner 2009 - Coronet Peak

2009-02-07T14:43:00.000-08:00

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.

Kolobezka - mountain trips with wheels

Ironman - Challenge Wanaka 09

2009-01-17T16:24:00.000-08:00

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’

Twilight Rodeo - Wanaka

2009-01-02T03:03:00.000-08:00

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

2008-12-12T04:26:00.000-08:00

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 ......

Seven Miles - local joy for mountain bikers

2008-12-01T06:05:00.000-08:00

Seven Miles mountain bike trails (11 trails) are situated in a beautiful location starting on the Wakatipu lake about 10 km from Queenstown towards Glenorchy. The easiest access is from the Wilson Bay car park, which is just by the road on the lake front. Most of the trails are under the blanket of pine forest. Even if the weather gets a bit rough and wind blows strongly on the open planes, you will have enjoyable ride here.

There are several older trails running through the dense trees, with fast switchbacks, steep downhill, technical rocks. New trails are usually wider, with build in dirt jumps and lot of woodwork. They are ready for the beginner or advanced rider. Up to you to push your limits….

The main place and meeting point is ‘The Hub’, situated just about the middle of everything. You have an easy direct and indirect access to all the trails from here and while waiting for your mates to come you can practise your riding skills on logs and other woodwork. Shorter trail loop starting from here called ‘Cool Runnings’ is a great warm up. Grin and Holler II will offer downhill fun on the way back to lake. Or choose a bit more paddling uphill and join the ‘Kachoong’ with some woodwork at the beginning followed by downhill and several good jumps.

Some of the trail names do already pump up your imagination. Like those of ‘El Dorado’ or ‘Bliss & Cloudburst’.

For more info/local knowledge/quick bike fix or just a trail map pay a visit to ‘Dr. Bike’ at Outside Sports
(the home of biking beast).

Kolobezka - mountain trips with wheels

Archery and outdoor fun

2008-09-19T02:40:00.000-07:00

All about travelling with 'Z'

Back Country Powder - Coronet Peak

2008-09-05T02:21:00.000-07:00

One of the sunny days after a big snowfall brings a lot of enjoyment in the back country.

New Zealand Adventures - info

Avalanche Dogs Assessment

2008-09-01T02:01:00.000-07:00

Three days assessment for New Zealand Search and Rescue Dogs had taken place on the Snow Farm near the Cardrona ski resort this year. It happened to be an awesome weather with a blue sky, which made all the snow digging and search pleasant experience and let the aspirants fully focus on given task and present their skills.

Article in the Wilderness magazine by V. Slivova, featuring my photographs will bring you deeper inside from the world of dogs specially trained for search and rescue, with a main focus on the avalanche rescue. Their handlers are well committed people with love for outdoors and passion for their four legged friends. They invest countless time and considerable amounts of money to help other people, when in need. They are all volunteers and their main reward is a friendly smile from the people on the snow fields.

You can see PDF version of the article here:

“Wilderness Magazine - Avalanche Dogs Assessment”

Great Himalayan Adventure

"Snow Park Kids"

2008-08-27T01:48:00.000-07:00

Snow Park is one of the best winter parks in the Southern Hemisphere. It futures half pipe, giant jumps, boxes, rails, staircases ….. Many of the world top riders train here during
the New Zealand winter and also many movies had been shoot here.

Himalayan peaks - travel info guru

Avalanche dog training

2008-08-07T02:57:00.000-07:00

Avalanche dog training is very serious thing to do. It takes lots of effort, but brings plenty of fun too. Like a digging snow holes or being buried under the snow and hope, the dog will find you and find you soooooon ....

Check out article in the Mountain Scene:

“Avalanche Duo is getting ready”

Remarkables - being different

2008-08-06T02:44:00.000-07:00

View from the Remarkables mountains is absolutely fabulous. Especially if you have an Option to be different ;)

Hidden world of the Pakistan mountains

Bikes on the Snow 08

2008-07-10T15:44:00.000-07:00

Bikes on the Snow 2008 takes place as a part of the Winter Festival and bring lots of fun in the snowy environment, where all the skills come to place. Race on the snow is a great day out for many entrants. They are having fun on their beloved bikes, while testing their proficiency on a slippery surface. Everyone is enjoying this rare opportunity to be allowed take the bike on the ski slope and speed up down the hill next to the skiers and boarders.

This years’ race was particularly hard work. As the weather Gods had refused to cooperate and also slushy snow was not promising too much show on the jumps. That would not stop the racers from giving their best and off they went rocking and rolling down the hill. And just about the time to start all the crew had disappeared in the clouds of fog full of snow and sharp wind. This weather had been lasting pretty much for most of the race and just about the final loops the clouds had lifted slightly and showed patchy blue sky to appraise endurance of the remaining races.

Despite the bad weather and the slow motion on the track, it had been an interesting event to watch and certainly well remembered one to all participants.

Enjoy the visuals and as always any images can be obtained in higher specs via my main website.
Lot more picks can be seen right in the event album:

“Bikes on the Snow 08”

Through TIBET on mountain bike - Himalayan adventure

WINTER 2008 - First Skiing - Coronet Peak

2008-05-29T18:17:00.000-07:00

And the winter season 2008 is open!

New Zealand peaks are gleaming in the sun and everybody enjoys the beautiful views of the snowcapped mountains. Heavy snowfalls at the end of May had created ideal conditions for the first ski/snowboard enthusiasts. Plenty of powder on the Coronet Peak (Queenstown) and partly groomed slopes had made perfect conditions for the first piste/off-piste skiing and snowboarding. Although the regular skiers will have to wait for the lifts to open, local enthusiasts have their skins and snow shoes ready.

And believe me, skiing down on the empty slopes after the good workout on the way up is just unreal. Check out the pick to see it ....

Through TIBET on mountain bike - Himalayan adventure

ROUTEBURN CLASSIC 2008

2008-05-10T18:45:00.000-07:00

Is a challenging adventure race through the magnificent fjord land mountains of the New Zealand’s South Island. It follows popular track connecting Mount Aspiring National Park with the Fjordland National Park. Crossing the Humboldt Mountais through some of the most beautiful ancient forests, big waterfalls and spectacular views on the surrounding mountain range. The Routeburn Track is 38km long and entrant numbers for the run are limited only to 225 athletes. This year had seen its fifth season and it’s becoming known to wide international scene.

Routeburn Classic Course Description (38km)
1. Divide to Lake Mackenzie - 13km
The start is around 500m before the “Devide” near the road from Te Anaou to Milford Sound.
2. Lake MacKenzie to Routeburn Falls - 15km
3. Routeburn Falls to Routeburn Road - 10km
The end finish line is at the Routeburn Shelter at the end of the road from Glenorchy.

Routeburn Classic official site has good information base about the local accommodation, transport and trek description. Also the results of the adventure race can be found there.
You can visit them at:

“Routeburn Classic Official Site”

the Himalayan foothills - Vashist

Brake Burner 2008 - Corronet Peak - NZ

2008-02-02T10:00:00.000-08:00

Six hours of endurance mountain bike race. Chairlift up and single track down. Thats lots of adrenaline, fun, mental challenge and great atmosphere in a single blog of 6 hours of the down hill racing. Check out some self explanatory visuals. Lots more pictures to see:

Brake Burner 2008 Photo Album

And for more info about the race visit:

www.brakeburner.co.nz

Kolobezka - mountain trips with wheels