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More than 230 competitors are not letting a name like ‘Mount Monster' stop them from conquering the 25km endurance event today.

The surf lifesavers are hell-bent on showing their skills and seeing who has what it takes to win the 2014 Mount Monster.

Julia Conway from Mount Surf Club. Photos: Tracy Hardy.

Perry Farrell from Mount Surf Club.

Defending men's champion Cory Taylor is returning to the surf lifesaving showpiece, while his NZ teammate, Omanu's Max Beattie, is also competing.

Taylor and Beattie are likely to face stiff competition from a handful of eager young locals, including Papamoa's Mason Bryant, Mount Maunganui's Sam Shergold and Whangamata's Bjorn Battaerd.

Beattie and Taylor will chase the $2000 first prize, having returned from their Queensland base after an incredible 12 months.

Check out SunLive's photos of today's action.

Vivienne Conway from Mount Surf Club.

Grace Kaihau.

Hannah Williams.