If you happen to be in New Zealand during the season of snowflakes and snowmen, this is one event to look forward to. The unique race takes place from one sand peak to another powder white mountain summit, namely the Remarkables Ski Area to the Coronet Peak in Queenstown New Zealand. The event coincides with the school holidays of the local schools, making it a popular event that kids look forward to annually.

The competition includes mountain biking, running, paddling, skiing and snowboarding between the peaks. The organizers have all the gear and equipment you require, therefore you only need to sign up and be present on the day to join in the fun. Competitors can enrol individually, in pairs or in groups of five at a reasonable rate, with guaranteed fun. In case the weather turns sour, there is a reserve day on which the events will be continued or held afresh.

The routes to be taken by each respective event are detailed prior to the contest and can be read and understood by the competitors long before, so that they are in a better position to take home the gold. The cyclists have a daunting challenge whenever new snow falls on the surface and it becomes precarious to manoeuvre around as well, but with the guards and crew members along the path, it is a safe adventure to embark upon. There are two cycling tracks to choose from, one along the mountain range and the other winding up at the Coronet Peak Ski Area.

Kayakers will require grit and brawn to conquer the quest which takes participants from Frankton Beach to Queenstown Bay, a paddle of just over a half a dozen kilometres. The run kicks off at the Frankton Beach and concludes at Coronet. Whichever event you enter for, there will be plenty of competition and good company.

Any Queenstown hotel would usually many competitors during the month of August, making it hard to book a luxury hotel Queenstown unless you make an early booking. Millennium Hotel Queenstown is a popular choice amongst travellers to the city and makes an ideal base from which to set off on your excursions.

Chandrishan Williams is a travel writer who writes under the pen name, Caleb Falcon. He specializes in writing content based on the many exciting world adventures that await intrepid travellers. Google+