#microchallenge 13-15 winners!

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photo: Lisa Bailey

Complete the #microchallenges, as these Walk1200km participants have done, and you could receive a Walk1200km badge. The best effort in each challenge receives a special prize from our partners! 

#microchallenge13: Upside down
Partner prize:
A pair of feet-comforting Bridgedale Midweight Merino Performance Fit socks.

(Featured) Winner: Lisa Bailey says she nearly broke her arms doing this handstand!

Fiona Williams’ obliging partner Jimmy helped her with this challenge.

Jenna Reynolds gave her legs a rest on the Routeburn Track.

#microchallenge14: Walk in the rain
Partner
prize: A $100 Back Country Cuisine voucher!

Winner: Sue Managh took her twin grandchildren tramping in the rain at Karangahake Gorge.

Karen Harper walked to Ryde Falls in a constant drizzle.

Mandy Smith had a soggy walk to the Basket of Dreams sculpture in Queenstown.

#microchallenge15: Become a one-percenter
Partner prize: A Big Agnes Impassable 20 pack worth $360!

Winner: Callum Inns became a one percenter on his first day of Walk1200km with a 12km hike in the Waitākere Ranges.

Jenifer Silva managed a 17km walk to the windmills above Raglan.

Nicola Schaper found the 1% challenge inspiring and did 12.89km in Nelson’s Brook Waimarama Sanctuary.

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.

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