Makino Hut, by-passing Ballard Hut down to Middle Hill Hut, October 18-19 2008. Map U20 Trampers: Ted Angove, Sue Marshall (reporter), John Gray and Paul Exeter The day party was away promptly and over the first rise before we weekenders headed off at 8:15am. Steadily we climbed, enjoying those flatter sections between each ascent, arriving… [Read More]
Quest for the Anniversary kauri
Black Birch Range Bivvy, Saturday, May 3, 2008. Map: U20 Trampers: Ted Angove, Paul Exeter, John Russell, Julia Mackie, Penny Mead, Arthur Mead, Gordon Tapp, Simon Hill, Sue Marshall, Jude Paton, Marie Sturgess, Murray Goss, Geraldine Olive. Report by Simon Hill Two carloads of trampers left Church Road on a fine morning, heading for Makahu… [Read More]