Sparrowhawk Biv, Ruahine FP, Saturday 22 September, 2018 Map: BK36 Banner Pix:(L to R) Mark, John, Colin and Julia (Les took the photo) Spring is in the air and so, as we crossed the farm, we took care not to disturb the ewes and their lambs. We had Colin and Mark, two newbies (new to… [Read More]
Colenso spurred us on
Colenso Spur, Sparrowhawk Biv, Gold Creek. Saturday, February 13, 2016. Map: BK36/37 Three-way split report: Jude’s report: The day looked promising, with brilliant blue sky and sunshine. Three fisher folk set out with hopes of landing a trout or two and making it to Barlows for lunch. The more ambitious group of six were intent… [Read More]
We beat the gale force winds
Sparrowhawk Spur and Colenso Spur, Ruahine Forest Park, Map BK37 and BK36. Sunday/Monday November 16/17, 2014 We started early, as the plan was to walk up Colenso Spur and across the tops to overnight in Sparrowhawk Bivvy. The 100kmh winds put paid to that plan, but the weather forecast was for the winds to be… [Read More]
Target – Sparrowhawk Bivouac, achieved
Sparrowhawk Bivouac, Ruahine Range, Wednesday April 28 2010. Maps: BK37 Tikokino and BK36 Taoroa Junction Trampers: Julia Mackie, John Mason, Paul Exeter, Alison Greer, Keith Moretta, Murray White, Vic Bullock, Ken Ross, Peter Slagter and Kelvin Shaw The weather forecast was for rain clearing and a westerly wind. Well, they were spot on again, although… [Read More]
A fine day for photo-opportunities
Sunrise Hut to Sparrowhawk Bivouac, Saturday November 7 2009. Map: BK36 Trampers: Colleen Pereaux, Murray Goss, Paul Exeter, Sue Martin, Sue Marshall, Denise Payne, Belinda Chapman, John Marshall (to Sunrise Hut and Armstrong Saddle, and return) Jude Paton, Geoff Donkin, Ted Angove, Wade Sawyer, Matt Green, Bethany Rouse, Les O’Shea, Alison Greer and reporter Gordon… [Read More]
One fine day in fairyland
Sparrowhawk Bivvy, Saturday, August 9, 2008. Map: U22 Trampers: Ted Angove, Julia Mackie, Garry Whincop, Denise Payne, Murray White, Paul Exeter, Carol Finch, Arthur and Penny Mead, Melinda Chapman, Colin McNatty, Paul Hendy, Sue Marshall, Jude Paton, John Gray, Paul Sperling (visitor) and reporter Alison Greer. As the saying goes, one of the best times… [Read More]
