With such a high calibre of entries, the judges are going to have a tough (but very enjoyable) challenge in selecting the winners! We’re delighted to be able to announce our Book Competition finalists as follows: Highly Commended Northbound: Four Seasons of Solitude on Te Araroa by Naomi Arnold Southern Faces: An Introduction to Rock Climbing in Ōtepoti Dunedin by Riley Smith Fire & Ice: Secrets, Histories, Treasures and Mysteries of Tongariro National Park by Hazel Phillips Ski Bum by Sam Masters Mountain and Adventure Narrative Category Swirly World Lost at Sea by Andrew Fagan Sam the Trap Man by Sam Gibson A Light Through the Cracks by Beth Rodden Mountain and Adventure Heritage Category Unbound: Vol 1 by Rambo Estrada Look Out by Euan Macleod and Craig Potton Kahurangi by Dave Hansford We’re excited to have several of our authors speaking at the festival in Wānaka. Read on to find out who’s coming! We’re excited to have several of our authors speaking at the festival in Wānaka. Read on to find out who’s coming!