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GODZone, Chapter 10 - Traverse. Live Coverage Starts Friday_ get ready for an Adventure Like No Other

Press Release / 01.03.2022

A full Traverse of the South Island beckons and what a truly epic adventure it will be. This coming Friday teams will set out on a huge expedition, covering a wide variety of terrain and environments. It will be difficult. It will involve some fairly extreme physical and mental obstacles. There will be highs and, no doubt, some lows. New friendships will be forged whilst others are shattered, as the pressure to succeed mounts.

For those that endure, there is the prospect of celebrating a Full Course finish - against a background of Covid and all the other challenges life throws at you - at the end of it all. For the teams that don't quite make it (and there will be plenty of those), there will be pride in giving this anniversary edition of GODZone a crack.

It's tough one, that's for sure. We can't wait to get the show on the road this Friday and encourage everyone to dial into 'Live Coverage' when it kicks off at www.godzoneadventure.com.

It's almost time to down tools and follow those damn dots. Productivity Levels Critical - Repeat, CRITICAL!

This Traverse edition of GODZone will be a memorable expedition with a real blend of classic Kiwi backcountry. Teams start on the rugged West Coast, travel through high alpine passes, complete a full traverse of a challenging mountain range, interspersed with some super long bike stages on various iconic routes. There will be a great blend of water stages which, offer some sensational views and a chance to rest weary feet and legs. Navigation, route choice and strategy will be a core component of a successful outcome. 

Some basic details have now been released to the teams. Here is a very brief rundown of what's in store for the intrepid explorers taking on Chapter 10:

PURE COURSE: 
•    710km of travel over 10 varied stages
•    +11,000m of ascent
•    218km of packrafting/trekking over 3 stages
•    379km of mountain biking over 4 stages (one with a quite unique twist)
•    38km of kayaking over 1 stage
•    75km of straight trekking over 2 stages 
•    Expected winning time of 5+ days, with 9 days available to go home with a Full Course sticker
•    START LOCATION; Jackson Bay, West Coast

PURSUIT COURSE: 
•    643km of travel over 13 varied stages
•    +11,000m of ascent
•    74km of canoeing over 4 stages
•    402km of mountain biking over 4 stages (one with a quite unique twist)
•    38km of kayaking over 1 stage
•    129km of straight trekking over 4 stages 
•    Expected winning time of 5+ days, with 8.5 days available to go home with a Full Course sticker
•    START LOCATION; Milford Sound, Fiordland

The location of the Finish Line will be announced in conjunction with the handout of maps to teams on Thursday afternoon. 

"This is one of the toughest events to complete anywhere in the world. To finish the Full Course at Chapter 10 will be a huge achievement and testament to those that have put the dedication and training in."  Warren Bates - Event Creator