January/February #2025microchallenges

January/February 2025

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January/February 2025

Photo: Niki Ormsby

In each issue, three new #microchallenges are set to add interest and silliness to your kilometres.

These three fun #microchallenges will help you to appreciate your surroundings and have fun on your walks. Our favourite six #microchallenge completers receive a Walk1200km badge, and the best entry for each challenge receives a prize from our partners. 

How to enter

You must be a registered Walk1200km participant to win. Take a photo of yourself completing the challenge (yes, people make a photo more interesting and winsome!) and share it on the Walk1200km Facebook group with a descriptive caption and using the relevant hashtag – e.g. #microchallenge01 – by February 9 (or email entries to walk1200km@lifestylepublishing.co.nz with the relevant hashtag in the subject line and the description in the email). Winners will be published in the April 2025 issue of Wilderness. Got an idea for a challenge? Email walk1200km@lifestylepublishing.co.nz

#microchallenge01: A bench, a view and you

Find a bench with a brilliant view and take a photo of the seat, the view and you!

Partner prize: A pair of Bridgedale Midweight Merino Performance Fit socks!

#microchallenge02: Have an in-tents experience!

Photo: Ben Southan

Inspired by the amazing alpine camping locations in this issue, we want you to share a selfie from a tent!

Partner prize: A $100 hamper of delicious breakfasts from Yum!

#microchallenge03: Climb a hill

Photo: Kevin Fedde

Climb a hill – big or small – and photograph yourself enjoying the scenery.

Partner prize: Big Agnes Impassable 20 pack worth $360!

Alistair Hall

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