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Expo News
Save the date now as with these awesome new features at the 2011 Expo, you don't want to miss out on the fun...
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The Recreation Expo Do-Athlon - This is a parent & child team event is based on the motto 'You can DO it!'
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The Ultimate Camp Cooking Competition - demos, competitions and celebrities; you will be amazed by the gourmet meals prepared on a camp cooker!
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The Entertainment Stage - this will be home to The Ultimate Camp Cooking Competition, guest speakers, live music and more...
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The Assault Course - participation is the name of the game... climb over and crawl under obstacles as you make your way around the course.
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Lucky Dip Competition - visitors to the Expo will be given the chance to draw from the lucky dip barrel at the event entrance to see if they are an instant winner.
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Use the links in this newsletter to share your tips and if we publish your ideas in a future newsletter you will WIN 2 TICKETS to the Expo.
Deal of the month...
Offer ends 31 May - so be quick and grab yourself a pre-winter bargain!
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High Country Snow & Outdoors Has A New Home
Due to the recent earthquakes High Country Snow & Outdoors was left homeless and, like many businesses in Christchurch, needed to find a new location. We are happy to announce that High Country Snow & Outdoors has a new home. You can now find them at 7d Mandeville St (cnr of Blenheim Road and Mandeville St opposite Tower Junction in Riccarton).
Exclusive Recreation Expo Newsletter Offer – Let’s Go Shopping...
To celebrate their move, High Country Snow & Outdoors have given you, as a Recreation Expo newsletter reader, a $20 voucher to spend on anything you like!!! All you need to do is click here, print off your $20.00 voucher and go shopping at High Country Snow & Outdoors.
There are great store specials currently on offer – up to 70% off Lowe Alpine products and all the latest ski stock has now arrived in store.
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In This Issue
Click the links below to learn more about what these exhibitors have to offer:
Em's Power Cookies
Mapworld
Out Wear Ltd
Venture Southland
Skins
Cactus Climbing
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Respect
Hats off to the hundreds of women who made the journey from brunch riders to bunch riders last weekend... Making the decision to take your bike riding to the next level requires commitment, some training and the determination to keep riding when obstacles appear – and they will... but the feeling when you finish will be worth it!
Recreational cycling events are popping up all over the country, presenting men and women with the opportunity to challenge themselves... and their mates! Girls on Bikes, a cycling event exclusively for women held at Methven this month saw an awesome turnout, despite the cold wet weather; many personal goals were achieved.
So congratulations to everyone who has achieved their own personal cycling goal... we respect you!
Tell us on Facebook who you Respect and why!
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Ride Up!
Recreation Expo's Managing Director - Karen Hamilton celebrates her own personal goal of completing the GrapeRide last month!
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Recommend
Have you heard....that if your feet are cold then cover your head? A myth?...maybe, but everyone agrees if you put a hat on when cold you do feel warmer. And when venturing out during winter it's always good to have something on hand.
Out Wear Ltd stock the stylish Polar Buff®- Original Buff® headwear sewn to a cylindrical piece made of Polartec® Classic. Designed to maintain body temperature, prevents heat loss and perfect for all kinds of winter outdoor activities like skiing, snowboarding etc. Don’t be fooled by copies. RRP $64-$66.
How about the Wool Buff® - made from 100% natural merino wool. Can be worn in 12 different ways! Comfortable, multifunctional and versatile. Available in a number of colours and patterns. RRP $60 - $65.
We are delighted the Buff range and other products will be available again this year from the Out Wear stand at the Expo!!
Tell us on Facebook what recreational product you Recommend and why!
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Warm Up!
Check out the Outdoor Toesock!
Created by Injinji, these socks adjust with the temperature, keeping feet warm in cold weather and cool in hot weather. Allows for natural restriction free movement while eliminating skin on skin friction to prevent blisters. Ideal for any footwear and activity.
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Recreate
The old proverb of every adventure starts with one step is still true! And every adventurer needs to take a certain amount of 'stuff' with them; whether it’s equipment for an overnight tramp or water and warmth for a quick walk – you need a bag.
Cactus Climbing understands this and have a wide range of packs and bags to meet all your adventure needs. For example their Zero pack will support you on your mountain bike day trips, when trail running in the hills, or everyday urban existence.
The Zero pack is an ultra light streamlined solution; you hardly know you’re wearing it until you need it, and even so, it will consume just about anything you throw at it.
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Pack Up!
Many wise trampers suggest buying a new pack. Despite the hundreds of offers from friends and the temptation to save a few dollars it is worth the investment of having a pack that is fitted to your back and shape and one you know is yours.
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Retreat
What is a must do for kiwis? Have you been to the third Island of New Zealand?
Stewart Island and Rakiura National Park are Southland’s jewel. The island is home to many native birds, including the country’s icon, the Kiwi. Catching a glimpse of this rare nocturnal bird is a magical experience. Rakiura means “glowing skies” in Maori – an apt name for a place where visitors will have breathtaking views of the heavens. The waters are startlingly clear and offer great opportunities to snorkel, dive or kayak. The small township of Oban sits perched among the native bush, and offers a wide variety of accommodation and activities.
We are excited to announce that Venture Southland will be at the Expo this year showcasing the Southland region.
Tell us on Facebook where you like to Retreat to and why!
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Look Up!
Stewart Island is 64 km long, 40 km across, with 700 km coastline, but only 20 km of roads!
Did you know there are about 20,000 kiwis that inhabit Stewart Island!
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Refuel
Choosing the right nutrition to fuel your adventure can be a tricky science. Nutritional bars and gels are a convenient way to help keep your metabolism running on all cylinders and provide the energy you need. But there seem to be so many different types of on the market....
How do you make a choice? Do you want a product that has no preservatives; low in fat but provides a sustained energy release; easy to eat and taste good; don’t cause stomach problems.....?
Take a look at Em’s Power Cookies and Bars: they are nutritious, delicious, and versatile. You can trust in Em’s to fuel all your adventures and never let you down. Em provides a full rundown of her products.
The Recreation Expo team have tried Em’s Power Cookies and have declared them to be extremely tasty!
Tell us on Facebook how you like to Refuel and why!
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Fuel Up!
Em has a Master's Degree in Clinical Nutrition and is a Nutrition Educator. Click on the cookie below to view what Em has to say about nutrition.
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Recovery
Feel the burn! The methods to promote recovery from post-excecise pain is a hot topic. A large number today's population are turning to compression gear to help soothe their aches and pains.
Even though compression clothing can be described as highly scientific sport technology, it had humble beginnings over 50 years ago in the medial areana; improving symptoms related to diabetes, edema (swelling) and vein disorders, etc.
Compression stockings were invented by Conrad Jobst, suffering from a venous condition and in an attempt to resolve his problem he discovered that gradient compression stockings can actually help reduce the pain!
Today's garments are designed to promote faster recovery by reducing muscle fatigue caused by lactic acid and reduce exercise induced muscle damage. Not forgetting they look good too!
Be sure this is only the begining for compression gear; the industry strives to make them stronger, faster and better....for you!!!
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Gear Up!
SKINS compression clothing increases circulation, transporting oxygen to your muscles faster and improving the lactate shuttle - for a faster recovery. RY400 garments take into account compression requirements of passive, relaxing muscles.
SKINS have created products for general sports, cycling, gols, snow, triathlon and recovery.
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Results
So, you’ve taken the first step; written your clearly defined and quantifiable fitness goal. So, what’s next?
The next step is to create a plan of how you will accomplish your goal by writing down all the things you need to do to accomplish your goal; then schedule it.
For example...if your goal is to lose 10kg by November 2011 then part of your plan would need to include a workout schedule. Let’s say you decided to work out four times a week with a fun activity of your choice. Depending on your commitments you may decide to workout at the gym on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 6:00 pm and go for a two-hour hike every Saturday morning. Once again, write this schedule down and put it somewhere you see it.
Sometimes it will be important to plan what things you will need to have with you, not just what you will be doing. Making a workout plan is useless if you don’t do laundry on Sunday so that your workout clothes are clean.
Keep visualising positive results, stick to your plan and start seeing the results!
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Reflect
When travelling with a digital camera think about taking several smaller memory cards instead of one with a huge capacity: this diminishes the chance of losing all your photos if something happens to your card.
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Replay
When all your efforts fail in the outdoors there is a gadget that could be your lifeline.
The Personal Locator Beacon (PLB ) is a small, emergency distress beacon that emits a UHF radio signal. When activated this signal is picked up by satellite and/or aircraft, and an alert message is relayed to the Rescue Coordination Centre of New Zealand (RCCNZ) to facilitate a rescue.
Here is why Mapworld have recommended the use of the FastFind 211 mini as a PLB.
1. It transmits two signals simultaneously, one to the subscription free global 406 MHz satellite system, and the other (121.5MHz) is to speed up the local recovery response process.
2. Once activated, FAST FIND's signals will continue to transmit for at least 24 hours, at a powerful 5 watt output, the 406 MHz transmission ensures that a call for help gets through whatever the conditions.
3. A test function button.
4. It is compact and lightweight.
Mapworld News Update
Mapworld is moving to their new home this month! Their address is 35 Manchester St and they would love to see you!
Tell us on Facebook what gadgets you use in your adventures and why!
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Recruit
Are you new to tramping or an experienced tramper looking for new challenges?
Why not join a club - it gives you the opportunity to tramp with others at a similar level, make new friends and learn new skills.
Click here to find out about the Avon Tramping Club.
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Recycle
Did you know that in the US over 60 billion water bottles are sold each year? Unfortunately only a portion of those are recycled each year.
However, when recycled, bottles provide an environmentally friendly source for making new products and substitutes recycled materials for new plastic. They are made into hundreds of everyday products, including fleece jackets, sleeping bag filling and lumber for outdoor decking.
Our Suggestion: Recycle more plastic and reduce purchases of water bottles.
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Slow Up!
Click on the water bottle to check out a video that explains how much oil it takes to produce new water bottles.
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Repack
Need a tip on how to pack your pack for travelling or tramping? Many tips have been complied over the years and after Vicky’s recent trip to Vietnam this is her tip favourite to share.
Pack everything in clear plastic bags (preferably zip lock), one plastic bag for each type of clothing e.g. t-shirts, underwear, shorts, etc, before packing your backpack.
When you unpack your backpack you just take out a series of bags and you can see immediately what you want - no rumaging!!! To repack is so easy and everything remains tidy. Be sure not to leave your plastic bags lying around if you are travelling in nature!
Tell us on Facebook what your favourite packing tip is and why!
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Read
We are reading... 202 Great Walks click the cover to learn more...
Let's Go Camping click the cover to learn more...
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Resolution
 The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeing new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” Marcel Proust
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