NZAC Photographic Competition Prizes

From MSR

MSR Windburner 1L

Fast, fuel efficient personal stove system for solo travellers, minimalist trips and personal meals.

MSR Lightening Ascent Paragon 25" Snow Shoes

The pinnacle of ultralight and aggressive all-terrain performance.

From Black Diamond

The Black Diamond Speed Zip is designed for lightweight performance on rock, snow and ice objectives the world over.

BD “X-rip” 210d Nylon body fabric with UTS™ coating
Welded front abrasion patch for improved protection against rock, ice and crampon spikes.
New custom metal dogbone ice tool attachment with micro ice-tool PickPockets™ and removable 20 mm crampon straps
Zippered clamshell top opening with zippered top pocket and tuck-away rope strap
Strippable design: removable frame sheet / bivy pad and removable hipbelt with fixed webbing belt

From Beringia

Beringia Tsurugi Jacket

Outdoor professionals praise its looser fit, stark minimalism, and lightweight, highly breathable protection.

Colour options may differ from image.

This mid-volume lightweight framed Balance Backpack is a master of body movement, balance and stability, and instant gear access. It is a superb choice for backpacking thru-hikers and your 3 day hike overnighters who are going light but still want the comfort that a framed pack provides. The pack style is pared back for a minimum weight and appeals to those who want to be naturally balanced and move with less effort and strain. It comes with the Multi Balance Pockets as standard and an option of two sizes in the Shoulder Harness.

Montane Protium Hoodie

This 90%-recycled fleece is built to move and designed to be lighter. The Montane Men’s Protium Hooded Fleece Jacket provides warmth that punches above its weight, combined with excellent breathability. (Men's or Womens, note colour and size dependent on availability).

A full menu of Firepot Food

19 different dehydrated meals to try from!

From Potton & Burton

Books from Potton & Burton - A Wild Life

New release October 2024

For the past 30 years Shaun Barnett wrote about and photographed the New Zealand backcountry and was the leading tramping author of his generation. He has written and photographed many significant books on tramping and backcountry culture, including his bestselling guides, Tramping in Aotearoa and Daywalks in New Zealand. A Wild Life is a stunning tribute to his photographic career, an inspiring collection of photographs that detail a life devoted to the outdoors.

From The North Face

The North Face - Summit Series Jacket

A high-spec Alpine shell jacket from The North Face's Summit Series range, of the winner's choice, up to the value of $1,000 RRP. (Choice of styles and sizes may vary, based on stock availability, the available styles may differ from the image).

Like the Summit Series Torre Egger FUTURELIGHT™ Jacket. High-energy alpine climbs require specialised gear. The Summit Series Torre Egger FUTURELIGHT™ Jacket, crafted from fully recycled fabrics, prioritises comfort and breathability. Seam articulation enhances flexibility for climbing, while the 3-layer FUTURELIGHT™ fabric provides protection against harsh weather conditions as you strive for the summit. RRP is $1100

Youth Category Prize From Alpine Recreation

$1000 scholarship for an Alpine Recreation climbing course or this value can be credited towards any other Alpine Recreation activity

T&C's
All prizes will be subject to availability.
If a prize is not available a substitute of equivalent value may be provided at the Sponsors discretion.
Prizes are not transferable for cash and cannot be exchanged.
Change requests for prizes will most likely not be accepted, remember prizes may also make a great gift for someone.