Last Saturday delivered pretty much perfect conditions for a bit of FAARCing, with a beautiful day bringing out at least 50 people keen to get amongst the ridges. There were plenty of ways to go about it, with some interesting—and occasionally questionable—route choices on display. Some people clearly had a plan. Others appeared to be…… Continue reading FAARC! 2026
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Horse wins by a Nose… and a bit
From the first nervous laughs at the start line to the dusty, slightly delirious smiles at the finish, this year’s event delivered exactly what it promised — a proper mix of chaos, challenge, and good times. Wedderburn turned it on once again, dishing up equal parts beauty and brutality, with terrain that kept everyone honest…… Continue reading Horse wins by a Nose… and a bit
Hollyford Pyke Packrafting
We found a wee weather window and went off… Read about it here.
Chris’s very FIRST Kepler
Click here to link to this blog…. It makes for an interesting read and concept for first time events.
Dunedin 24 Hour Peak Bagging 2025
Once again the 24 hour peak bagging happened with an unknown number of people checking out some of the hills around town. This year, town increased in size with the addition of a new category; the Send It category. The rules are a bit complicated but in essence, if you start over 150km as the…… Continue reading Dunedin 24 Hour Peak Bagging 2025
Silverstream Spin 2025 – Rain
Putting on events in Dunedin in October is always a throw of the dice! Just last week we had snow to 100m one day and 22 degrees another day. Silverstream Spin is all about the luck of the die and this year we rolled badly and hit the torrential rain option. Heavy rain warnings obviously…… Continue reading Silverstream Spin 2025 – Rain
NW Circuit Stewart Island
Here’s Chris’s write up from our ‘run’ around the NW Circuit of Stewart Island. Such ‘fun’!
Silverstream Spin 2024 Wrap Up
48 people turned up to enjoy the 4th edition of the Silverstream Spin. It has been suggested we rename it to ‘Mud, Sweat and Tears’ but that might have been taken… it’s still appropriate. The weather was muggy, the trails were slippery, the arses were muddy, the coffee was strong, the sausages were tasty, the…… Continue reading Silverstream Spin 2024 Wrap Up
Peak Bagging 2024
The Dunedin 24 Hour Peak Bagging happened with the usual mixture of adventure, wild beasts, crazy ambitions and near death experiences. The rules are complicated and can change at a moments notice. Check out the website for a rough guide https://inch.events/dunedin-24-hour-peak-bagging/ I’ve got no idea how many people were actually out there as they can…… Continue reading Peak Bagging 2024
Crush the Cargill 2023
The inaugural Crush the Cargill 100 Miler started peacefully with approximately 11 runners at 10pm Friday night. 2 runners were already scared off and turned up but failed to start… excuses were made… Covid, rheumatoid arthritis. Harvey Lewis and Courtney Dauwalter made it to the starting list but failed to complete Lap 1. If anyone…… Continue reading Crush the Cargill 2023
