The North Face Peak to Peak Leading Edge Winter Multisport Event - Queenstown

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
Teams: Open / Business / Vet

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.

For more information http://www.southerntraverse.com/Peak2Peak/EventInfo/concept.asp
Contact: Geoff Hunt
Email: traverse@queenstown.co.nz