#microchallenge 07-09 winners!

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Dianje Strang and her father Lindsay walked the Hump Ridge Track with their copy of Wilderness, which featured that very track!

Complete the #microchallenges, as these Walk1200km participants have done, and receive an exclusive, can’t-be-bought Walk1200km badge. The best effort in each challenge also receives a special prize from our partners! 

#microchallenge07: Take Wilderness for a walk

Winner (featured image): Dianje Strang and her father Lindsay walked the Hump Ridge Track with their copy of Wilderness, which featured that very track! 

Partner prize: Bridgedale Midweight Merino Performance Fit socks!

Anne Simmons took her magazine on the Forest Amble Sculpture Walk in Hanmer Springs. 

Ali Marsh took her copy to Camp Saddle in Craigieburn Forest Park.

#microchallenge08: Find fantastic fungi

Winner: Tom O’Connor was excited to find a werewere-kōkako on the Paparoa Track. 
Partner prize: A $100 Back Country Cuisine Voucher!

On a trip to Caroll Hut in Arthur’s Pass, Leah King found a scarlet hood fungus.

Shirley Keen discovered this neat strict coral mushroom.

#microchallenge09: Visit a hut

Winner: Joy Bryant visited Red Hut in the Hopkins Valley.

Partner prize: A $100 Further Faster shop voucher!

Verity Jackson says she had the toughest time visiting Pell Stream Hut.

Paula Marshall visited Mintaro Hut on the Milford Track.

Seen that you’ve won? 

To claim your prize, email a photo of yourself holding this issue of Wilderness to: walk1200km@lifestylepublishing.co.nz. Only registered Walk1200km participants are eligible to win, so make sure you’re registered!

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