Alpine Ironman
Encyclopedia
The Alpine Ironman, first held 21 October 1980 in New Zealand
. It was a three-day race featuring skiing
, trail running
and kayaking
. Robin Judkins
, the race's director, went on to organize the Coast to Coast
race later that year on 1981.
The Alpine Ironman is considered by some to have been the first adventure race. The race was last held in 1990.
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
. It was a three-day race featuring skiing
Skiing
Skiing is a recreational activity using skis as equipment for traveling over snow. Skis are used in conjunction with boots that connect to the ski with use of a binding....
, trail running
Trail running
Trail running is a variant on running that differs markedly from road running and track running. Trail running generally takes place on hiking trails, most commonly single track trails, although fire roads are not uncommon. A distinguishing characteristic of the trails is that they are often...
and kayaking
Kayaking
Kayaking is the use of a kayak for moving across water. Kayaking and canoeing are also known as paddling. Kayaking is distinguished from canoeing by the sitting position of the paddler and the number of blades on the paddle...
. Robin Judkins
Robin Judkins
Robin Austin Judkins ONZM, is a New Zealand sports administrator. He created the Alpine Ironman and the Coast to Coast, races that are often credited for being the origin of adventure racing...
, the race's director, went on to organize the Coast to Coast
Coast to Coast (race)
The Speight's Coast to Coast is a non-standard multisport competition held annually in New Zealand. It is so named as it traverses from the West coast to the East coast of South Island, and features running, cycling and kayaking elements over a total of 243 km .-History:The first Coast to Coast...
race later that year on 1981.
The Alpine Ironman is considered by some to have been the first adventure race. The race was last held in 1990.