Mackintosh Hut, Kaweka FP, Map: BJ37 Wednesday July 20, 2016 The forecast was for “showers clearing in the morning with a S/W change”. The forecast temp for Napier was 14˚. Originally we had 23 on the list, but four pulled out because of winter colds, or visitors who stayed too long,, etc. So in the… [Read More]
Archives for July 2016
Winter Sunrise and just a little bit beyond…
Top Maropea Hut, Saturday 16 July 2016 Nine of us left the car park at 8.30 in chilly temperatures and light drizzle, bound for Sunrise and Top Maropea huts. The tops looked pretty murky and our hearts sank as we envisaged a there-and-back trip with no views, no Armstrong Saddle, no Top Maropea and maybe… [Read More]
Bird’s-eye views galore across the Sparrowhawk Range
Sparrowhawk Range, Wednesday, 6 July 2016 It was frosty driving up the Napier-Taihape road, over Gentle Annie, past the Comet Road turn-off and the entrance to Timahanga Station and on to the bridge over the Taruarau River. We parked the van and the car just across the bridge and began our walk at about 9am…. [Read More]
Icy tramp is rewarded with crystal clear views – and BBQ treats
Ruahine Tops – Saturday 2 July 2016 With a frosty start and no wind in the forecast, it would be great to be up on the tops today. As us five headed along the Mangleton Valley, the talk was about where we should start from – the Masters Shelter or Sentry Box? The temperature outside… [Read More]