The Hogget, 30 July 2016 The weather forecast was for showers developing into rain later in the day, with gale force winds. Setting off from where the van was parked, we crossed a small stream without too much difficulty and headed up the bush track, which was sheltered from the wind. We went through tall… [Read More]
The clouds rose – and so did the spirits
Sparrowhawk Range, Wednesday Oct 28 2009 Trampers: Paul Exeter, Vic Bullock, Peter Slagter, Robyn Smith, Keith Moretta, John Marshall and Ken Ross Our start was at the bridge over the Taruarau River on the Napier-Taihape Road. The weather wasn’t at all promising as we made our way over the Gentle Annie but had improved a… [Read More]