Kite surfing - Queenstown - New Zealand

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 ....

Kite surfing on the stormy lake video - New Zealand

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When the weather makes many people believe, it's time to stay put behind the closed doors of their homes, the real New Zealanders (Kiwis) smile. "It's the best time to get out and play," they say. How else would you get such a perfect condition for our adrenaline 'hobbies'? 

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Ironman - Wanaka Challenge 09 - New Zealand

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 from the Challenge Wanaka 2009 for the first three:

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'

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

Yet another fantastic event, where the men kind

is trying to breach the limits. If you don't feel like

being one of them, don't worry!

Come and support with your cheers anyway :)

Twilight Rodeo - Wanaka - New Zealand

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.

Twilight Rodeo - schedule for the event watch:

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

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For more info please visit organizers at: 'Wanaka Rodeo'

Wild horse ride rodeo - Wanaka - New Zealand

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Mitre Peak Ascent - Fjordlands National Park (New Zealand)

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.

view on the main peak from the opposite saddle crossing

To be continued ......

Seven Miles - local joy for mountain bikers - Queenstown

Seven Miles biking

mountain bike trails 

All eleven trails here are situated in the most beautiful location starting on the Wakatipu lake about 10 km from the Queenstown towards Glenorky. 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.

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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 on wheels
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Avalanche dogs training - The Remarkables (New Zealand)

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 ....

dog had discovered volunteer hidden 1.5m deep in the snow hole

another snow hole ready to be closed behind volunteer

rescue duo with 'Double Cone' 

in the background - The Remarkables

patrolling through the snow fields

 

Pictures from the selection for articles in the 'Mountain Scene' 

a local Queenstown based newspaper and 'Wilderness Magazine'.

 Location: The Remarkables - mountains near Queenstown, edging the Wakatipu lake

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"Bikes on the snow" - race - Coronet Peak - Queenstown

"Bikes on the Snow"
winter 'craze' race 08
take place as a part of the Winter Festival and bring lots of fun for every one 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 high specs on request.

Lot more picks to check out are in the event album: “Bikes on the Snow 08”

... for outdoor adventure madness is no better place then the New Zealand

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Brake Burner 2008 - Coronet Peak (New Zealand, Queenstown)

Brake Burner 2008

m-bike endurance race

Six hours of endurance mountain bike race. Chairlift up and single track down. That's lot 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 - quick photo preview from the race. 

Lots more pictures to see: Brake Burner 2008 Photo Album

Info from organizers about the race at: www.brakeburner.co.nz

there is always time to play!

jumpy fast downhill before the lift base

from the lift - The Remarkables, Wakatipu lake, ... background

 

Kolobezka - mountain trips with wheels
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Contact juggling in the Chinese Buddhist temple

Contact juggling with a crystal ball - performance

 
Contact juggling in the Chinese Buddhist temple. 

Street arts performance with a crystal ball in the exotic surroundings. 

Perfect place for a nice girl to perform her show.

Contact Juggling, Huating Temple

HUATING MOUNTAIN (Western Hills - Kunming) is visited by many locals but fortunately escaped the western tourist hit. Entry to the Huating mountain park is still free and you can visit its temples for a symbolical price of 5 Juan. Same price as the local people pay. I love this area very much. You can find there one of the most spectacular views on Kunming city situated on the other side of the lake and there is also a smaller stone forest in the on the top of the mountain and surrounding hills. You can simply wonder in between the rocks and enjoy anonymous spots with romantic views. Lots of people come there with friends, play games and have picnics. Great day out of the city. Easily reachable by a local bus or you can cycle there as I did. My best recommendations are to cycle in and then stay for a night in the local “villa hotel”, while exploring the surrounding. Out of season you can get generous discount.

Huating Temple, Western Mountains

A short history about Huating  Temple a very beautiful place: “Huating is named after the Huating Peak of Green Cock Mountain which belongs to the West Mountains near Kunming. The original location of the temple was the villa of a Dali nobleman of Song Dynasty 1453. In 1920, Master Xuyun, a very famous old Buddhist monk, who had been in Zhusheng Temple at Jizu Mountains, was invited by the Provincial Governor Tang Jiyao to take the position of Abbot of Huating Temple. Before the coming of Xuyun, the temple had been so poorly managed as to almost lie waste and was to be sold to some foreigners to open clubs, which had been approved by the local government. Xuyun was deeply disturbed and seriously worried about the future of the temple and he asked Governor Tang to prevent the illegal transaction in time. The main cultural relics kept in Huating Temple are 2 jade Buddha statues presented by Burman Buddhists, a gold-plating Buddha statue presented by Thai Buddhists, a copper statue of the Zhunti Buddhist with 3 eyes and 18 arms stored in the Abbot room, Buddhist Shrine of Master Xuyun, the steles cared with Lin Zexu’s (a famous poet and official of Qing Dynasty) and Guo Muoruo’s (a famous temporary writer and poet) poems.”

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