Winter Solstice, Te Puia, Saturday 18 June 2016 A brilliant day was forecast and attracted a team of 16, which included several newish faces too; so many, we needed the van and a 4WD. There had been some rain in the ranges so there was a reasonable amount of water across the ford but no… [Read More]
Archives for June 2016
Sentry Box Hut an historic gem
Sentry Box to Park Peaks Hut, Wednesday June 8 2016 Banner pix: The views into the Mangleton Valley The day started with frost and a temperature of 1˚, but there was a forecast at Napier of 18˚. Roll on the sunrise and a rise in temperature, we thought. Murray gave us a practical demonstration on… [Read More]
A wintry weekend in the Kaweka Ranges
Studholme Saddle Hut, June 4-5 2016 Kaweka FP. Map: BJ37 Banner pix: The broad snowy summit of the Kaweka Ranges The weather forecast for the long weekend was mainly fine with light winds, so we had to go away somewhere. From Makahu Saddle, we headed up the track, meeting a group of six from Wellington… [Read More]
Dr Paul and harem land in deep water
Lotkow Rd, Black Birch Ridge to Littles Clearing – Kawekas, Saturday June 4 2016 Banner pix: The view from our morning tea spot of Kaweka J. We left Napier on a crisp frosty morning and were pleasantly rewarded with stunning white scenes as we drove along Puketitiri Road towards the Kawekas. Lotkow Rd was no… [Read More]
June 2016 News
Contents: Ruahine Use Group Operations Update Safety in the mountains Ruahine User Group Update Ken Mills, Operations Managaer, DoC reports to the Ruahine User Group Well winter has finally hit us. Put those shorts away, grab the longs, get more wood for the fire. There is snow on the hills behind the village of Takapau,… [Read More]