Makahu River, Saturday, January 17, 2009. Map: U20 Trampers: Gordon Tapp, Vic Bullock, John Russell, John Marshall, Simon Hill, Murray Goss, Ray Slavin, Daniel Fraser, Carol Finch, Alex Thomason, Penny and Arthur Mead, Colin McNatty, and Alison Greer. Visitors: Suzanne Collins, Caroline Newing, Sharon Chapman The first tramp of the new year turned out to… [Read More]
Archives for January 2009
Desert Road to Makahu: A grunty six-day adventure!
The “tight five”: Geoff Donkin, Alison Greer, Julia Mackie, Sue Marshall and John Dobbs DAY ONE: Monday Jan 5 2009 – Waipakihi Hut, 6.25hrs, 12.5kms With a forecast of fine and settled weather, we set out with high expectations on a trip seemingly planned for ages. Thanks to Murray White and Brian Mackie for safe… [Read More]
Didymo: It’s our problem, too
Didymo poses a major threat to our waterways. It’s already widespread in the South Island, and the challenge is to stop it entering the North Island. The “Check, Clean, Dry” campaign has focused on anglers, but the same rules apply to trampers who often routinely cross several rivers in a single day’s walk. Here’s some… [Read More]