BEHIND THE COVER Kiwi, Rod Hill’s image of kayaker River Mutton bursting through a rapid at Huka Falls, New Zealand, was voted the category winner by the panel of Red Bull Illume judges amid strong competition. It’s a magical moment for the photographer. “This shot was not supposed to happen. River Mutton was supposed to leave for work but decided on one last run. I had already packed my gear away by the time they walked back up from the take-out point. Once they decided being late to work was worth it, it was a mad rush back down the river with my camera. I didn't have time to get to my normal spot, so instead I tried this angle. All of a sudden, the light popped like I had never seen before. Straight away I knew this was going to work.” The shot of this bursting kayaker wins the Energy by Red Bull Photography category. © Rod Hill / Red Bull Illume It is the first time the amateur photographer, a chemistry teacher from Rotorua, has been selected in Red Bull Illume. Hill has been passionate about photography for many years on his skiing, surfing and climbing adventures and expeditions. EDITOR & ADVERTISING MANAGER Steve Dickinson Mob: 027 577 5014 steve@pacificmedia.co.nz NEW 350M HIGH WATERFALL ADVENTURE IN WĀNAKA ART DIRECTOR Lynne Dickinson design@pacificmedia.co.nz SUBSCRIPTION ENQUIRIES subscribe at www.pacificmedia-shop.co.nz DISTRIBUTION Ovato, Ph (09) 979 3000 OTHER PUBLICATIONS (HARDCOPY AND ONLINE) www.adventuremagazine.co.nz www.adventuretraveller.co.nz www.adventurejobs.co.nz www.skiandsnow.co.nz @adventurevanlifenz PUBLISHERS NZ <strong>Adventure</strong> <strong>Magazine</strong> is published six times a year by: Pacific Media Ltd, P.O.Box 562 Whangaparaoa, New Zealand Ph: 0275775014 Email: steve@pacificmedia.co.nz adventuremagazine.co.nz | NZadventurebike adventurejobs.co.nz | adventuretraveller.co.nz Contributions of articles and photos are welcome and must be accompanied by a stamped selfaddressed envelope. Photographic material should be on slide, although good quality prints may be considered. All care is taken but no responsibility accepted for submitted material. All work published may be used on our website. Material in this publication may not be reproduced without permission. While the publishers have taken all reasonable precautions and made all reasonable effort to ensure the accuracy of material in this publication, it is a condition of purchase of this magazine that the publisher does not assume any responsibility or liability for loss or damage which may result from any inaccuracy or omission in this publication, or from the use of information contained herein and the publishers make no warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to any of the material contained herein. <strong>Adventure</strong> <strong>Magazine</strong> Whereever we go, our preferred car hire is... Award winning Wānaka based tourism operator Wildwire is adding to their already amazing offering with a new product. On December 1 Wildwire launched their Canyoning <strong>Adventure</strong>. The Full Canyon adventure includes a Helicopter to the top, an impressive 350metres of waterfall abseiling, topped off by an 80metre zip line to finish! There are two options for an easier or full-adrenaline adventure which will see people harness up, don a helmet and wetsuit to make their way down fixed ropes that are set amongst a series of waterfalls, with some up to 65metres high! <strong>Adventure</strong>rs, taking on the full canyon are also transported, in true kiwi style, to the top of the falls by helicopter. To find out more visit www.wildwire.co.nz World Class Indoor Climbing First visit $25* then free for a week! Fantastic community, beginners welcome, boulder classes for all ages and abilities, inquire now. * Discounts for youths and own gear Student Mondays, entry $15 www.northernrocks.co.nz @northernrocks.climbing Unit 17, 101-111 Diana Drive, Wairau Valley, Auckland | 09 278 2363 “Northern Rocks is an indoor bouldering facility, we foster community, growth and positive experiences for people of all backgrounds, ages and abilities.”
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