Peak to Pub

Peak to Pub: Mt Hutt Ski Area to Methven - Saturday 2nd October 2010

The Columbia Peak to Pub is back and ready for another great year with plenty of added excitement coming from our official Spokesperson Steve Gurney. With Steve on the course design you never know what’s going to happen, stay tuned for what will be no doubt some wild additions to the course.

Additionally we are throwing more prizes into the mix with our prize pool almost doubling with the help from our many great sponsors, specifically with the continued support from Columbia who have stepped up their sponsorship once again. Thousands of dollars worth of prizes will be up for grabs, no matter what place you finish you have a chance to win.

Mt Hutt's Peak to Pub is not just for the hard core, this race is achievable for anyone who is interested in challenging themselves physically and mentally.

From New Zealand’s top multi sporters to enthusiastic amateurs seeking fun and personal triumph everyone is sure to have a blast. Join as a team of three with each person deciding to do the ski, bike or run section or challenge yourself in the individual category and do all three sections.

New this year is the addition of a corporate team category so get your business out there and be sure to send a challenge to your competition.

Come for the weekend, your legs are sure to be fine after the race so you can dance the night away at the Official after Party at the Blue Pub. Contact Brinkley Resort for great accommodation packages.

Peak to Peak winds up the Mt Hutt Methven Spring Fest, a week long festival celebrating the awesome skiing at Mt Hutt Ski Area. So why don’t you head to Methven early to train/familiarise yourself with the course and enjoy a huge line up of events both on and off the mountain at the same time.

Check out www.springfest.co.nz for more info.

The Course:

Stage 1:

Stage 2:

Stage 3:

Ski/board (2km)
Start high on the slopes of the Mt Hutt Ski Area with a mass start at the peak. You will
run 100m to your skis or snowboard followed by a Giant Slalom style race down to the
base area through a number of gates. You will then hit the transition stage for the transfer
to the Bike Section.

Mountain Bike (19km)
From the Mt Hutt base area you switch to your bike for a heart stopping 19km bike ride
down the access road (dirt). It may seem all downhill when you drive it but be prepared
to do a bit of peddling.

Run (11km)
At the bottom of the access road at the corner of Highway 72 the run section begins. From here you follow the road to Methven. As you get close to Methven you head off down the RDR (8m wide river canal) where you will be challenged by an optional short swim section across the ditch. Choose to do the 8m swim across or add a couple minutes to your time by travelling further upstream to the special built “Dodgy Bridge" where you may get your feet wet. Want to stay completely dry? Be a wuss and add a few more minutes to your time to the road bridge even further upstream. From the water crossing it’s a 2km run through the woods ending at the iconic Blue Pub in the Centre of Methven, for a well deserved drink. (Don’t worry there will be water as well as beer!)

How do the transitions work?

A support crew/person is compulsory for entering this race. It can be one, two or more friends/family who can assist your gear at the ski-bike transition, take your gear and car back down the mountain and collect your bike from the bike-run transition on the way to prizegiving at The Blue Pub- and of course, cheer you on!

A breakdown of way it works: On your way up to Mt Hutt, you can leave someone down there to wait a few hours (or they can drive out separately at 2pm) so they can help you transition from bike to run and secure your bike either on their transport, or wait for your upper mountain support crew to come down behind the last racer on course on the way to The Blue Pub. On the mountain, you leave your support crew and your bike/run gear at this transition outside the cafe (where the race briefing is, you will be able to locate this easily on the day). Then you proceed up the chair lift with your ski/board gear and bib on, and leave your skis/board at the start line and walk back to the pre-start line. You will be directed clearly on the day. Technically you only need one support person, at the ski/bike transition who can do all of the above, but the more the better to help you win!

If you are struggling to organise a support crew, we have created a new initiative this year that may help.

For $25 extra Mt. Hutt will provide transport from the Blue Pub with you and your equipment to Mt. Hutt. Leave your equipment (skis at Mt. Hutt, Bike at bike to run transition) in the marked valet areas where we will then transport your equipment back to The Blue Pub to meet you at the end of the race. In order to be eligible for this new edition, you will need to fill in a section of the registration form letting us know that you would like to have your gear collected. You will also need to bring a bag or small crate box to keep your gear in when you leave it at the transitions (total two bags/box and your ski/board/bike) with your name and cell phone number clearly on the outside of it. This new edition to Peak to Pub is designed to encourage more people to enter who usually would not be able to. Please note however, as easy as this makes it for you, we do recommend that you bring a support crew if you can, so you have people to support you!

Categories:

Individuals:
Teams:

Open Women, Open Men, Vet Women, Vet Men
Mens, Womens, Corporate, Mixed, Vet Team (45+)

Note: Three entries are required to form a category.

Need a team mate? Want to join a team?

If you are struggling to find a 2nd or 3rd team member, you want to join in on a team, or create a new team of people you don't know, we now have a message board set up for you to let people know who and what you are looking for. Click here to be directed to the message board.

Entry Fee:

Individuals:
Teams:

Registration:

Registrations for the 2010 Peak to Pub are now open! Click on the below link to download a copy of the 2010 Peak to Pub Registration Form.

Columbia Peak to Pub 2010 Registration Form
Adobe Acrobat Document: 1.08 MB

Once completed, send the registration form together with entry fee to:

In Person:
Mail:
Email:

Any Guest Services location at Mt Hutt or at the Snowcentre in Methven
Mt Hutt Race Dept, Peak to Pub Entry, PO Box 14, Methven
Entry form with credit card details to events@mthutt.co.nz
(please note, your credit card numbers will be held and entry fee charged the day after the race, to prevent you needing to contact us for a refund, so if you do not race, you will not be charged. Please also note: cheques will not be accepted.)

All applicants must be pre-registered by Wednesday September 29th.

No sign ups on the day. The registration desk is only for you to register that you or your team has arrived and to collect your race bib.

Get your entries in early as we do have a maximum numbers of spots to keep the event safe, this event will sell out!

Race Start Times:

Individual Men:
individual Women:
Teams:

2:00pm
2:10pm
2:20pm

Please note: All pre-registered athletes must be at the mountain between 9-12pm to pick up their bib and check in at the race registration desk in the Mt Hutt base building (follow signage).

You must attend the compulsory race briefing before the race starts or you will not be able to race. Confirm briefing time and location upon registration of arrival.

Prizegiving:

The Awards presentation and party will be held at the Blue Pub Methven (inside the bar if wet). Lots of great prizes for winners as well as of spot prizes for everyone. There will always be a first second and third for those who enjoy the competition, however we endeavour to have spot prizes of equal value to encourage any person to enter this race and enjoy the huge achievement that is being a part of the Peak to Pub!

After Party:

Make a weekend out of it and stick around for the Official After Party at the Blue Pub. Live music and video of the event on the big screen.

Accommodation:

Contact our official Accommodation Partner, Brinkley Resort for rates during the Peak to
Pub. Brinkley Resort offers quality, self catering accommodation in studio hotel rooms and
serviced apartments. Located just a short 3 minute stroll from the centre of Methven / Mt
Hutt Village, Brinkley Resort is surrounded by landscaped gardens and includes a wide
range of resort facilities.

For further accommodation enquires and other information on great activities to do in the area check out the many options on www.amazingspace.co.nz.

Race Briefing:

A Compulsory Race briefing will be held at 1:00pm at Ski/Bike transition (outside Mt Hutt Admin), you must attend the Race Briefing. Runners in the team event that do not come up the mountain will be briefed at the Crossroads at 2:00pm.

Weather Contingency Day:

Sunday 3rd October 2010.

Message Board

Need a team mate? Want to join a team? Need transport to Methven? Would like to borrow/hire some gear?

We now have a message board set up so that you can let people know what you need help with.

Click here to be directed to the Peak to Pub Message Board.

Event Update Videos:

26 July 2010 - Steve Gurney presents some info on the forthcoming Peak to Pub Challenge.
30 July 2010 - Steve Gurney presents another update from Mt Hutt about the forthcoming
Peak to Pub Challenge.

Steve Gurney’s Tips:

Click on the below link to view training tips from Steve Gurney - New Zealand multi sport legend and past Peak to Pub winner. Exercise, Nutrition, Clothing, Transition, Preventing Punctures & Breakages – it’s all there!

2010 Peak to Pub - Steve Gurney Tips

Peak to Pub Poster:

Click on the below link to download a copy of the 2010 Peak to Pub poster.

2010 Peak to Pub Poster

Peak to Pub Newsletter:

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2009 Event Photos:

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Alternatively, you can view the non-Flash version .

Many thanks to Tetsuro Mitomo for taking the 2009 Peak to Pub event photos.

2009 Event Results:

Click on the below links to download the official results for the 2009 Peak to Pub.

2009 Peak to Pub Results - Men
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2009 Peak to Pub Results - Women
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2009 Peak to Pub Results - Teams
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2009 Event Video:

Click on the below image to view a news item that appeared on TV3 showcasing the 2009 Peak to Pub event.

Contact Details:

Contact the Race & Events Department at Mt Hutt Ski Area for more information:
Phone: 03 307 6323 | Fax: 03 307 6301 | Email: events@mthutt.co.nz