With less than 7 days till the start of the 12th and final running of the Rollos 24hr adventure race I had no one to race with but had heard a rumour that Richard Ussher was in a similar position. After a quick phone call the wheels were in motion for the two of us teaming up… read more
The inaugural Whangamatā 6hr Adventure Race took place on Saturday the 20 th of April. 43 teams had travelled from around the Waikato, Auckland and Bay of Plenty regions to compete, and were joined by 7 local Whangamatā teams… read more
Camelbak are all about hydration. They live it, they breathe it. This is why they are striving for people to “Ditch the Disposable” to help the environment, your wallet and your overall health through hydration! read more
For us the period building up to the race is far harder and physical and mentally more taxing than the race itself. With 3 weeks till the race and very little organised we sprung into action. Working our way through the gear list was priority number 1… read more
Be fit and ready on the 20th April 2013, for the inaugral Adventure Race in Whangamatā. The coastline just south of the Coromandel is an amazing outdoor playground. The course will utilize the ocean (mystery water activities!), the coastline and the bush surrounding Whangamatā. It promises to a stunning and exciting course – ideal for everyone from beginners to hardened adventure racers. read more
This weekend in the depths of Canterbury’s wilderness, the National Orienteering Championships will be taking place this Easter weekend.
Bivouac Outdoor are a key sponsor of this year’s competition and will be supplying prizes to the competition winners throughout the event. read more
The Bivouac Outdoor Colts Adventure Racing Team have finished in 8th place at Godzone Adventure last week. The 500km route started at Mt Cook Village on Sunday morning and winded it’s way via glacier trek, paddle, mountain bike, tramp, kayak and canyon swing to the finish line in Queenstown at the foot of the gondola! read more
Backyard And Beyond’s much anticipated ‘One Fine Day On A Mountain’ premiere screening.
27th March 2013
Bivouac Tower Junction, Christchurch read more
Arriving at Kumara race course on Thursday afternoon there was a calm excitement in the air. This year’s longest day race was shaping up to be a stunner with the strongest men’s field assembled in over a decade! read more
As a secondary school science teacher I am proud to say that I have been involved in many successful educational field trips and school camps. My experience ranges from trekking in the Himalayas with inner city London youth to scuba diving in the Great Barrier Reef with rural Kiwi kids and pretty much everything in between. However, nothing compares to being a crew member on the Young Blake Expedition to the Kermadecs. It has to be the most ambitious and extraordinary ‘school fieldtrip’ to have ever left mainland New Zealand! read more
