MyTravelBackpack.com’s 2nd Photo Contest, sponsored by 100% Pure New Zealand, is over.Thanks for everyone who submitted pictures of the them and their backpack somewhere cool in New Zealand! Here are the finalists :
Ben wins a Kelty Tahoma daypack sponsored by 100% Pure New Zealand!!!
“On behalf of 100% Pure New Zealand, we’d thank everyone for participating in the MyTravelBackpack photo contest, and wish a congratulations to the winner, Ben with his fantastic Nelson Lakes National Park photo. The choice was a difficult one, as we received some gorgeous and masterfully shot photos, but in the end, Ben’s panoramic photo captured the sweeping beauty of New Zealand’s landscapes in a way that would make any backpacker want to get up and go. Enjoy the daypack, Ben. Here’s hoping that it’s part of many great photo-taking expeditions to come!” - Eric Hansen
Thanks everyone and keep submitting pictures to MyTravelBackpack.com! ; )
“Nick (shown in photo, with his absolutely beautiful Macpac Torre - A genuine antique.) and I met in Nelson Lakes NP when I came to NZ to do some tramping. That trip changed me - From then on I knew that NZ would just keep calling me back. What an amazing place. Nick told me to ring him next time I was over, and I did. He organised a 2-day walk in his stomping ground - the Tararua’s. An amazing walk - quite different to the walks I did in the south island. (One thing was in common - rain!)
I’ll be back again though. I can feel it calling me!” - David Backpack brand: Macpac Backpack model and capacity: Cascade, 90L The location where you took the picture: Tararua’s, New Zealand Trip Length: 2 days More pictures at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dave_gwyther/
“I had the pleasure of meeting some good friends in New Zealand last spring for four weeks of epic tramping around the North Island. I fell in love with the country, and it is by far the most beautiful place I have ever been. After a four day trip around the Tongariro Northern Circut, one of the group fell lame with a toe injury, which rendered a trip through Whirinaki impossible. I decided to rent my own vehicle for a few days and explore for myself, as I had heard from a hut warden at Mangetepopo that Whirinaki was not to be missed. And she was correct. I spend a quick two days in Whirinaki, in complete awe at the gigantic podocarp trees, and stunned by the songs of the birds which echoed through the grand cathedral. I met some possum hating locals, and some rain hating europeans. I even managed to go out at night to find some glow-worms, with great success. This picture encompasses everything that two days was for me. The sheer bliss of being in a lush, green, paradise…such a long way from home.” - Karsten Backpack brand: ARC’TERYX Backpack model and capacity: Bora 50, 50L The location where you took the picture: Whirinaki Forest Park, North Island, New Zealand Trip Length: In Whirinaki, 2. In New Zealand, 24. More pictures at: http://www.karstosis.com
See full resolution picture here. “We quit our jobs to live and travel in New Zealand for 9 months. Mt. Angelus was one of the highlights.” - Ben Backpack brand: REI Backpack model and capacity: Venus The location where you took the picture: Nelson Lakes National Park, New Zealand Trip Length: 2 days trip, part of 9 months in New Zealand More pictures at: http://www.wanderaround.com/
“This was one of the hightlights of 5 months traveling through NZ. Awesome!” - Martin Backpack brand: Jack Wolfskin Backpack model and capacity: Agadir 2, 65+10l The location where you took the picture: Kepler Track, Fiordlands, New Zealand Trip Length: 4 days More pictures at: http://nightflight.terminal-eins.de
” Ball Pass is a classic 2-day transalpine tramp right under the towering icefalls of Mt Cook. Amazing views and hiking. Take an ice axe and crampons, and be prepared for a long, steep climb!” - Mark Backpack brand: Cactus Backpack model and capacity: Deepwinter (65l) The location where you took the picture: Ball Pass, Mt Cook, New Zealand Trip Length: 2 days More pictures at: http://www.highlux.co.nz/
“The Routeburn track was an amazing hike. Day 1 we spent hiking up through the rainforest to Routeburn Flats and then on up to Routeburn Falls. It rained for most of the day but it cleared up right on sunset, an amazing rainbow appeared in the valley, the view from the falls was amazing. Day 2 we spent hiking up through the alpine meadows to Conical Hill, we then descended to down to Mackenzie Lake. Day 3 was a downhill trek to the end of the hike. All in all, a tough hike but amazingly beautiful, great views and scenery, would do it again in a flash.” - Jeremy Backpack brand: Jeremy had a Macpac, the others had Kathmandu Backpack model and capacity: Unknown model, 50L The location where you took the picture: Harris Lake, Routeburn Track, South Island, New Zealand Trip Length: The hike lasted 3 days but they were in New Zealand for 2 weeks. More pictures at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/iamjeremy/365763464/
“Five friend on an adventure through New Zealand. We decided to walk the Tongariro Crossing in what seemed like the worst possible weather, but it didn’t start out that way. 27 miles in a little over 24 hours. We screamed at the top of our lungs when the Skotel Hotel came into sight. Our feet were sore and our backs ached, but we didn’t care…we had made the crossing!” - John Backpack brand: Kelty Backpack model and capacity: Red Cloud 5600 The location where you took the picture: Tongariro National Park, New Zealand Trip Length: 15 days More pictures at: http://www.flickr.com/relic
I’m very proud to officially launch mytravelbackpack.com’s 2nd Photo Contest… and prouder to announce that our partner is 100% Pure New Zealand.
You took a nice picture of you and your backpack somewhere cool in New Zealand? You could win a Kelty Tahoma daypack offered by 100% Pure New Zealand!
Anyone can participate. You can submit as many photos as you want as long as we can see “You and your backpack somewhere cool in New Zealand”.
Images will be judged on overall photographic and artistic quality by Mathieu from mytravelbackpack.com and Eric Hansen (representing 100% Pure New Zealand).
Important: It most be one of YOUR photos and you must agree to let us publish it on mytravelbackpack.com. ; )It’s free! It’s time to: Submit your photos.
Please add this info for each photoYour name :
Your backpack brand :
Your backpack model and capacity :
The location where you took the picture :
The number of days this trip represented :
A url to your own blog, photo album, flickr account, it’s like you want :
A description of your trip, adventure, hike :
About New Zealand, the youngest countryNew Zealand’s awesome landscapes, lush forests, amazing wildlife and pleasant climate make it a haven for many outdoor activities, and a great place to unwind. New Zealand society is diverse, sophisticated, and multicultural, and the honesty, friendliness, and openness of Kiwis will impress you. And the great advantage of New Zealand is that all of its diverse physical, cultural, and artistic landscapes are so close to each other.100% Pure New Zealand official website
There are a lot of pictures on mytravelbackpack.com but here is the first video. It’s generated by Youtube and AdSense but in a near future I’d like to post more videos. If you have some videos of your trips, just submit them!
