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"What footwear would you recommend for the Southern Traverse ?" Unfortunately there is no simple answer for everybody, as every ones requirements are different. The trade off is light weight versus support and durability. Check Merrell's website at www.merrellboot.com

R&R Sport is New Zealand’s premier outdoor adventure and multisport retailer. We have 7 stores nationwide and stock leading brands such as Salomon, Merrell, Northface, Icebreaker, Fairydown, Lowe Alpine, Macpac, Marmot, Giant, GT, Cannondale and more………..

"Ampro Sales Ltd are once again pleased to support adventure racing through some of our leading brands. Bridgedale: the most technical outdoor sock on the market, Memory-Map: the latest in GPS navigation and mapping software, Silva: World leaders in compasses and outdoor instruments, and of course MSR: makers of a huge range of top-end outdoor, camping & climbing equipment.

Bolle NZ proudly support The Adventure Racing World Championship and have the following message for competitors. "As a Sponsor of this years race we too have your safety in mind and encourage you to get down, get dirty BUT protect yourself out there with Bolle Sunglasses, Serious Protection. Protection against all the elements with virtually unbreakable polycarbonate lenses with 100% UV protection. Look good and be safe when competing in your Bolle Sunglasses. Best of luck to you all and don't forget your Serious Protection by Bolle.”

Each day your body requires protein, carbs, fat, fibre plus numerous vitamins and minerals. It needs energy; about 2000 calories… more if you're going hard, less if you're kicking back. Our vision was to design the ultimate food - delicious; providing a third of key nutrients and energy (694kcal) that nutrition experts tell us we need daily; and with each bite nutritionally balanced.

SleepMonsters have reported live from the course on every AR World Series race, so they know all the qualifying teams very well, and for the World Championship are sending their most experienced reporters. Susan McKenzie and Rob Howard have covered many major races around the world, including the Southern Traverse, so they know just how challenging Geoff Hunt's course and the terrain of the Southern Alps will be. As the race develops they'll be on the course, providing regular updates, insights into the tactics of the teams, and picture galleries of the action. Reports will be carried on all 9 SleepMonsters sites around the world, in 5 languages ... and they'll be cheering on their Canadian editorial team who'll be competing!

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GeographX is both a provider of mapping services and a supplier of map data products. We work with GIS (Geographic Information Systems), virtual reality and graphic design applications. Based in New Zealand, our interest also extends to Australia, Antarctica, the Pacific Islands and the Asia-Pacific rim.