Want to win gear and vouchers from Walk1200km partners? Complete the #microchallenges as these Walk1200km participants have done, and receive a Walk1200km badge. The best efforts receive a special prize from our partners and the runners-up each get a Walk1200km badge! 

Seen that you’ve won?  To claim your prize, email your address and a photo of yourself holding the December 2023 issue of Wilderness to: walk1200km@lifestylepublishing.co.nz

#microchallenge37: Gain 300m elevation during a walk

Winning entry: Angela Schur gained 574m on a climb of Urchin in the Kaimanawa Mountains. “My dad, my brother and I have each been to the summit several times, but this was my mum’s first trip,” she said.

 Angela wins a pair of Leki Legacy Lite Walking Poles!

Emma Esme Hudson-Doyle gained 563m with her kids on the climb to Rangiwahia Hut. 

“This challenge gave me the push to finally get up the Barnicoat Range Walkway, with an elevation gain of 467m,” said Michelle Brett. 

#microchallenge38: Photograph a native bird

Winning entry: Charles Quirk photographed a hihi (stitchbird) at Bushy Park Tarapuruhi, near Whanganui. “I am pretty happy with this photo,” he said.

Charles wins a pair of Bridgedale Midweight Merino Performance Fit socks!

Linda Rugg spied a beautiful tūī in a kowhai tree in the Waitākere Ranges.

Alison Leversha climbed Black Peak and was entertained by this kea, which followed her everywhere. 

#microchallenge39: Share your walking wallpaper

Winning entry: Pip Lodge’s wallpaper shows her three kids after a climb of Mt Barrosa. “They were playing at the car park as the moon was rising behind them and the sun was setting in front of them. It was a beautiful moment to remember.”

Pip wins a $100 voucher from our retail partner Further Faster!

Tracy Jones’ wallpaper shows her on Kuripapango in the Kāweka Range. “I have only just started hiking this year. It has improved my physical and mental wellbeing. Eighteen months ago, walking 2km on flat ground was my limit. Now I can scramble up mountains.”

Melissa Wilkinson’s wallpaper is a fond memory with her daughters: “It’s from when my two eldest girls and I did the Tongariro Alpine Crossing together. It was a big achievement, and I’m so glad we did it.”