Kiritaki Hut, Ruahine FP, Sat-Sun 30-31 January 2021 Banner Photo: A panorama photo taken from the front of the hut by Rob (son of Mike) How quickly the memory fades of the nasty bits of a tramp. It was 2015 when three of us did this tramp, and Juliet and I recalled the climb we… [Read More]
Young guns did it again
Te Atuaoparapara, Ruahine FP, Saturday 28 November 2020. Map BK36 Banner Photo: Te Atuaoparapara with Waipawa Saddle on the left There were just eight on this tramp, and seven of us doing the loop. Why so few? Perhaps it was the ‘eight hours’ in the tramp description, perhaps it was nerves about the scree slope;… [Read More]
We’ll be coming round the mountain
Round Mt Ruapehu Track, Mon 2 – Fri 6 November, 2020. Banner Photo: The start at Scoria Flat, and the mountain view Day 1 – Scoria Flat to Mangaturuturu Hut (reporter Bruce Hodgson) As always with Alison’s organising, the logistical detail for this trip was finely tuned. Eight of us were dropped at the start… [Read More]
A little bit of everything in the back-country
Ruahine Circuit: Waikamaka Hut, Wakelings Hut, Top Maropea Hut, Ruahine FP, Fri 23 – Mon 26 October, 2020. Map: BK36 Banner Photos: Negotiating the gorges on the Waikamaka River This circuit is one I tramped several years ago, and Wakelings Hut is one of my favourite huts in the Ruahine Forest Park. Six of us… [Read More]
October 2020 News
Trip Planning Meetings Planning meetings for the tramp list January to June 2021 are set for Monday 9 November at 7.00pm for Saturday and weekend tramps and Tuesday 10 November at 12.30pm for Wednesday tramps. All will take place at Alison Greer’s home. If you are unable to attend but have some ideas, please email… [Read More]
Numbers remain high for Wednesday tramps
Rogue Ridge, Kaiarahi, Macintosh Hut. Kaweka FP, Map: BJ37 Wednesday September 9, 2020. Banner pix: Still a pleasant easy walk Our 18-strong group had planned to walk the Rogue Ridge, Kaiarahi, Mackintosh Hut circuit at the southern end of the Kaweka Range. This is a reasonably demanding tramp, requiring favourable conditions on the exposed tops…. [Read More]
September 2020 News
Club Anniversary Dinner This will be held at the Puketapu Hotel, on Thursday 1st October. It will be held in the Restaurant and will start at 6:00pm, with dinner around 6:30pm. Please contact Lynette Morgan on her cellphone 027 3572595 (text) or email lynette@airnet.net.nz to confirm your booking. Partners are invited so stipulate when confirming…. [Read More]
The memorial cairn at Kaweka J
A tramp down Memory Lane, Episode 14: Beware a tall plumber, bearing snowballs
Armstrong Saddle area, Ruahine FP, 31 July 1999 Banner Pix: Above Armstrong Saddle, heading to Top Maropea Twenty one keen people headed up Highway 50 and down Wakarara Road for a day’s tramp in the snow in the Armstrong Saddle area. The weather was looking good as we headed up to Sunrise Hut. Within about… [Read More]
Cool and relaxing
Gold Creek Hut, Ruahine FP, Saturday 8 August 2020, Map: BK36 Banner Pix: The very early lunch break inside Gold Creek Hut The walk to Gold Creek Hut and back has lacked popularity in our club in recent years – too short for some, no views and a difficult, steep scramble to start. However, a… [Read More]
August 2020 News
CLUB PHOTO COMPETITION Below is an outline of the evening and the categories for our photo competition planned for Thursday September 17th, usual time of 7:30pm. In the past, this has been a fun evening. Special thanks to Robyn for her enthusiasm & organisation in the planning of this event. Get out there and sort… [Read More]
A few changes on this route, some still in progress
Cattle Creek Hut, Ruahine FP, Sat/Sun 25/26 July 2020. Map: BL36 Banner Pix: The views from the Cattle Creek ridge track The walk via the Holmes Track to Stanfield Hut, and then on to Cattle Creek, takes about four hours. To make the day more interesting, I wanted to revisit the A-Frame Hut, to check… [Read More]
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