Dear Goat,

Farewell to the herd for another year – Congratulations to all new Goats

Thanking You

Well I trust everyone had a memorable day out there on Saturday. Commiserations to those that sustained injuries on the course that made it impossible to continue. This can happen and we are glad that these people exited safely from the course including the safe helicopter rescue of an under 23 competitor with approximately 7km to go.

A reminder that next year's event will take place on Saturday 1 December 2012. Online entries will now open at 6.30am Monday 2 July 2012. We will also be staging the second Goat Weekend Boot Camp in mid October. Places on the camp will open on Friday 1 June 2012.

Super Sport Images, the official photography for The Goat Alpine Adventure Run had two photographers on the course. Photos are available to view now at www.thegoat.co.nz

Our Goat Alpine Adventure Run Facebook page is a great way to keep in touch with all those that have participated in the event over the last couple of years. Recent features include some outstanding video captured during the event and some "interesting" photos snapped post event – all available to view on The Goat Facebook page so check it out and keep the Goat community alive. You never know when you may have you r next round of Goat withdrawals!

We still have official Goat t-shirts and caps available. To order contact info@victoryevents.co.nz Payment can be made by cheque or direct credit. Add $7.50 for postage and handling. If you have emailed through your desire to purchase merchandise post event it has been forwarded onto info@victoryevents.co.nz and someone will be in touch with you very soon.

Interested in getting involved as a sponsor of The Goat Alpine Adventure Run? Contact Jason to find out more about our Goat Sponsorship Programme at jason@victoryevents.co.nz

To assist us with future planning for The Goat we would love to get some feedback from Goats. This will be helpful to know what's important to you with the event and plan better Goat events in the future. The attached link to a short Goat post event questionnaire won't take more than five minutes to complete. We really appreciate your feedback. Click here to start the questionnaire

Our next event is the annual Iho Fix Tussock Traverse run and walk supporting Project Tongariro (yep the people who were marshalling in the first half of The Goat) on 28 January 2012. This is a 27km alpine adventure run from Tukino to Whakapapa on another section of the majestic Round the Mountain track finishing on the lawn outside the historic Chateau Tongariro. This year we have added two new events with 6.5km and 13km options which start at Whakapapa Village.

For more info go to www.tussocktraverse.co.nz

Enter Oxfam Trailwalker for your next challenge! 100kms in 36 hours (there's 7 checkpoints along the way) to challenge yourself and bring real change to real people living poverty in the Pacific, South East Asia and around the world. Real change like a Goat…

At Oxfam, we have a big soft spot for goats…because Goats just keep on giving. For just $47 a locally-bought goat will give a family 7 litres of fresh milk per week to drink and sell, as well as organic fertiliser for their crops. And the first-born female kid will be given to another family so the magic can start again! Because we think goats are so special – we’re offering you $100 off the entry fee for Oxfam Trailwalker when you reserve your team place before 31 December 2011. 

Check out www.oxfamtrailwalker.org.nz for more details.

Finally if you're looking for a great deal on quality wine for Christmas look no further than Lone Goat Vineyard, official wine of The Goat. These guys make beautiful wine and we want to support them. They also do mail order. Lone Goat are currently offering a special Christmas offer of six premium wines for the festive price of $110. RRP is normally$140.

Canterbury Sauvignon Blanc 2009 - Plump and fruity and great depth of flavor
Canterbury BSR Chardonnay 2008 - Stylish and opulent, fruity and rich
Canterbury Riesling 2008 (Gold Medal) - Wonderful purity of fruit
Canterbury Pinot Gris 2010 - Fun, funky and fruity, a great summer wine
Canterbury Pinot Noir 2008 - Layers of flavour, Pinot Noir at its best
Canterbury Gecko Pinot Noir 2006 - Layers of flavour, Pinot Noir at its best
Marlborough Pinot Noir 2008 - Big concentration of fruit, smooth & mellow

Offer is for Mixed Cases Only, Discounts and Special Pack Prices. This offer ends on 31 December 2011. For those north island goats – mail order is available. Contact marion@lonegoat.co.nz or visit the website to order - www.lonegoat.co.nz

In the words of Ella, the infamous Lone Goat, “When it comes to fine wine we don’t kid around”. We are hoping to get Ella into the event next year... if she accepts our offer.

Wishing you all the best for a safe and relaxing festive season... you've earned the rest.

Cheers Jason and Luke

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