Congrats to Justin, February’s Good Life photo contest winner! His photo submission, titled “Happy, Joyous and Free” received over 100 votes, and made him the lucky owner of a new Muir 24. That’s Justin, above, taking in the view with his Z30.
Justin was in New Zealand studying as well as working on a grant doing population and migration studies of indigenous birds. Here’s the story behind this particular photo from his trip:
“I spent two months this summer tramping all over New Zealand from Rotoroa (basically the northernmost point of the north island) to Steven’s Point (you guessed it, the southernmost point of the south island). This photo was taken near Arthur’s Pass, Cass, New Zealand (which has a population of literally1). I know this to be true because his name is George and he has a lovely pig/sheep/llama farm and he hosted me to a much needed refueling of delicious breakfast goodies as well as some local knowledge about what was edible and inedible throughout the area. This particular picture was a surprise to me. I had no idea my companion was shooting. It wasn’t great weather, but in my opinion, it captured the essence of New Zealand’s rugged Southern Alps. It was breathtaking, truly the most remarkable, challenging, invigorating, inspiring trek of my short life thus far.”
Have a great photo with a great story to go with it? Submit it to our Good Life page and you’ll have a chance to win some great Gregory gear. Up for grabs this month is a messenger bag in our popular digi-camo print. Not familiar with this product or fabric? That’s because it’s another Japan only goodie, not available in the US, and uber-exclusive.
Good luck!
It was taken this past September on a three night, four day trip covering about 25 miles. After encountering rain, snow, sleet and hail, temperatures ranging from the 25 - 40 degrees, and wind gusts up to 25 mph, he and his wife made camp above tree line, falling asleep to the sounds of elk and snow falling on the tent.
weather broke long enough to get this great shot. Congrats on winning December’s uber-exclusive prize, a Day and a Half pack from our Classic Series, currently available only in Japan.
Well we have our first winner - Congratulations to Stephen who’s picture, 
We’ve decided to make things a bit more interesting. For December’s contest, the prize will be a Day and a Half pack from our Classic Series. Not sure what this is? Well that’s because it’s one of our products offered exclusively in Japan. These packs use bomber materials, some of Wayne Gregory’s original patterning and designs and are favorites overseas. Now’s your chance to own one and make all your friends jealous that they can’t easily get one (unless you’re friends live in Tokyo and can visit the 
