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!
#microchallenge16: Walk a kilometre in a perfectly straight line
Partner prize: A pair of feet-comforting Bridgedale Midweight Merino Performance Fit socks.
Winner (featured): Kate Brookson-Morris found the perfect place to complete this challenge: the 1100m Karangahake Gorge Rail Tunnel.
Jan Baker found a stretch of the Motueka Valley Highway to walk her straight-as-an-arrow 1km. “I was glad there wasn’t too much traffic!”
Chris Young found a perfectly straight 1km on Leeston and Lake Road in Selwyn District.
#microchallenge17: Take a photo of a dog that does not belong to you
Partner prize: A $100 voucher from retail partner Further Faster
Winner: While staying at Waitutu Lodge in Fiordland National Park, Anne McDermott met Jess, the caretaker’s dog.
Sandra Galvao met “heaps” of dogs on a walk in Halswell Quarry.
Anna Ferrier and her daughter Lila didn’t find the owner of this very excited dog, which was wandering on their neighbourhood walk.
#microchallenge18: Your favourite walking kit
Partner prize: A pair of Salewa Mountain Trainer Lite Mid GTX boots worth $480!
Winner: Diana Ward’s favourite tramping garment – an old Swanndri – has served her well for more than 35 years!
Karen Wallace’s favourite walking kit on the Lake Waikaremoana Track included her map, guidebook and her husband!
Nicole Macdonald takes her waterproof chequered picnic blanket on most trips, so she can stay dry while admiring the view.
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.
