Genesis Energy Hillary Challenge 2011

The Genesis Energy Secondary Schools Hillary Challenge is without a doubt the toughest adventure competition for high school students. The 11th annual challenge to find the top Secondary School Outdoor Adventure Team in New Zealand took place on 16-20 May 2011.

The 5 day Hillary Challenge is held each year at OPC Tongariro, and is only open to a total of 12 teams, each consisting of 8 students from Year 12 or 13. Competition is intense, and not only is a high level of physical and mental fitness is required, but the ability to work together under stress in a small team.

  
The teams will be scored on their skill, speed and endurance during a 5-day series of outdoor adventure challenges, including a 2-day rogaine style wilderness expedition and a multisport race on the final day. In true adventure racing tradition, the exact details of all challenges will be kept secret until the event.

Final Scores

After 5 tough days of challenges, New Plymouth Boys' and Girls' High School walked away from OPC as the winners of the 2011 Genesis Energy Hillary Challenge and with $8,000.00 worth of outdoor gear sponsered by Bivouac. The first two days of the competition consisted of 12 different team building and problem solving challenges. The final event was a 45km combined adventure race, including running, kayaking and cycling. The top five teams who automatically qualify for next years Hillary Challenge are New Plymouth Boys' and Girls' High Schools, Opunake High School, Cambridge High School, Middleton Grange School, and Whangarei Boys' and Girls' High Schools.

Check out the Final Scores! 

2012 Hillary Challenge Qualifier Dates

South Island Christchurch 17/18 September 2011

North Island Tongariro 24/25 September 2011

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2012 Qualifier Registration Form