Wednesday, November 23, 2016. Dead Dog Hut, Ruahine FP. Map: BK37 Banner Photo: It is hot work walking to Dead Dog Hut Wednesday 23 November began as a glorious fine day with a moderate wind as we set off for the start of our day’s tramping at Herricks Hut. We 24 trampers travelled down via… [Read More]
Archives for November 2016
Some were blown off their feet
Waterfall Hut, Ruahine FP, Saturday/Sunday, 19-20 November 2016 Map: BK36 Banner photo: Heading up to Rangi Saddle We headed up the Waipawa River from the river car park. Just below Waipawa Saddle, three day trippers with us turned back. There was a strong wind running over the saddle. Going down the razorback track opposite the… [Read More]
Kapiti Island, museums and the escarpment walk
Labour Weekend, 21-24 October 2016. Fourteen members and their families travelled to Paekakariki at Labour Weekend. Because the weather and sea conditions weren’t conducive for the planned day to explore Kapiti, we decided to shelter from the wind, rain and cold and explore the Wellington museums. The Gallipoli display at Te Papa is outstanding and… [Read More]
November 2016 News
Contents: Sunrise and Rangiwahia Hut Booking System now Live Trip List Changes Ruahine User Group (RUG) Meeting – Report and Minutes Sunrise and Rangiwahia Hut Booking System now Live The hut booking trial at Sunrise and Rangiwahia huts is going ahead. From December 1st until Easter weekend these two huts will be bookable. The booking… [Read More]
Battling on up to Longview Hut
Longview Hut, Ruahine Forest Park , Wednesday 9 Nov 2016. Map: BL36 Banner: The exposed ridgeline heading up to Longview Hut. The morning dawned sunny, clear and calm, and with high hopes of a good day the group headed for Highway 50. The Ruahine Range was clear of cloud, something not seen in a while…. [Read More]
Up and down to Daphne
Daphne Hut, Ruahine FP. Saturday 5 November 2016. Map: BL36 Banner: Having our lunch in Daphne Hut. Photo: JLM. The day dawned bright and sunny on Guy Fawkes Day in Napier. The forecast, however, was for overcast skies and scattered rain in the ranges, and that turned out to be spot-on. Eleven intrepid trampers set… [Read More]
October 2016 News
Contents: Trip List Changes Ruahine User Group Meeting – Report Trip List Changes Due to the weather during July, many tracks have suffered snow and wind damage. The weekend trip in September into Whirinaki FP will be changed as this area was one of the worst hit by the storm. Your ideas of an alternate… [Read More]