Location: St James Conservation Area, Hanmer
Website : https://stjamesmountainsports.co.nz/races/the-james/alpine-adventure-race/
Want to truly experience all the magnificent environments the iconic St James Station behind Hanmer Springs has to offer, then choose your combination of four stages - Swim 1.5km, Kayak 7km, MTB 65km and cross country run 17km and find your own challenge from the four categories; The "James"Alpine Challenge - MTB/run, The "James" Alpine Adventure - Kayak/MTB/run, The "James" Alpine Xtreme - swim/MTB/run or The "James" Alpine Ultimate - swim/kayak/MTB/run.
All within the stunning, epic New Zealand sub alpine high country landscapes of St James Station behind Hanmer Springs. The Alpine Adventure has it all - mountain passes, high country lakes, sweeping tussock high country, beech clad braided river valleys, river crossings, swing bridges and superb single track...