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Julie Malcolm managed a total of 3787m and finished on the Lake Matheson Loop Track with the Cloud Piercer in view.
Partner prize: A pair of AKU Flyrock shoes worth $385!
Kelly Hibbert did 3886m and finished with a few days to spare. “I loved doing this, it was really enjoyable and challenging,” she said. “Now to keep the momentum going!”
Rachel Manson climbed a total of 3795m. “I’m definitely feeling fitter than when I started and had fun exploring new walks around Wellington,” she said. “I’m feeling motivated to keep building up my fitness and try to summit more peaks!”
Marcel Smithers did a different kind of circuit, walking three trap lines to make a figure 8 circuit. “Purposeful walking is a quiet kind of joy,” she said. “Every step becomes part of restoring balance, protecting birdsong, and helping our native bush thrive.”
Partner prize: A $100 Back Country Cuisine Voucher.
Helen Gibbs made a circuit of the Key Summit Track on the Routeburn as part of her sister’s 65th birthday celebrations.
Fiona Bond lapped Halswell Quarry Park. “It has a dog park, a coffee van, and you can make it longer/shorter or loop twice,” she said.
Linda Jamieson found one feather on Stanmore Bay and then it became a game to see how many she could find.
Partner prize: A pair of Bridgedale Midweight Merino Performance Fit socks!
Tony Sharpe found some tail feathers from weka in the Cobb Valley. “There were more weka in there per square kilometre than I’ve seen anywhere,” he said.
Winsome Brown went to the perfect place to find feathers: Ulva Island. “These were all found on West End Beach – what a magical place!”
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