Hillary Expedition
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The Hillary Expedition vision
Meet the adventurers
Check out our overviews of the eight 2010/2011 Hillary Expedition teams:
- Extreme Caving Team
- Speedfly 8000
- NZ Solu Khumbu Alpine Style Expedition
- Gradient and Water Expedition
- Blondinis on Tour
- Backyard and Beyond 2011
- Adventure Philosophy
- Turanganui a Kiwa Hoe
The Sport New Zealand Hillary Expedition initiative aims to inspire and encourage New Zealanders to take on exciting, world-class physical challenges in the great outdoors.
The Hillary Expedition adventurers will be role models, encouraging Kiwis to set their sights high, dream 'big dreams', and embark on a lifetime of physical activity. Sport NZ allocates Hillary Expedition Grants every two years.
New Zealand has always been seen as a nation of great adventurers and achievers.
This courageous spirit is epitomised by the feats of one of our most respected Kiwis, Sir Edmund Hillary.
Hillary Expedition 2010/11
The 2010 Hillary Expedition saw Sport NZ actively seeking applications from young and / or amateur adventurers.
Eight expeditions were initially selected for Hillary Expedition grants however one (Adventure Philosophy) has subsequently withdrawn. Grants ranging from $10,000 to $20,000 out of a total $100,000 fund were awarded.
Previous Hillary Expeditions
The inaugural expedition took place in 2004. A group of five adventurers completed the world's first full traverse of South-East Asia's mighty Mekong River – known by locals as 'Nine Dragons'.
Overviews