Kiwi Mouth Hut, Sat/Sun May 21/22 2011. Map BJ37 We’ve gazed at Back Ridge from the opposite ridge when walking the Kiwi Saddle – Castle Camp – Kaiarahi circuit. Now, thanks to Ted’s suggestion, we are walking some new tracks. Thanks to Brian for dropping us off at Makahu Saddle, we start the weekend on… [Read More]
Track spotting at Kiwi Saddle
Kiwi Saddle Hut day trip Saturday, May 21 2011. Map BJ37 A full van left for the Lakes car park and the trip up the Taihape Road was uneventful, now that it is tar-sealed for most of the way. We made the steady climb up to the radio mast on Kuripaponga, with good views all… [Read More]
Moorcock Saddle – and GPS training
Moorcock Saddle – Daphne Ridge, Wednesday May 11 2011 Map: BL36 Norsewood Napier was shrouded in fog, and the strange sound of what seemed to be a ship’s fog horn woke many in the early hours. The further south along Highway 50 we drove, the better the day became and by the time Kelvin had… [Read More]
Nearly blue sky
Southern Ruahine Crossing, Saturday, May 7 2011. Maps: BL35 / BM35 / BM36 Nine members gathered at EIT and got away on time, heading for the Pohangina Valley on the western side of the Ruahines. Unfortunately, two members had already withdrawn on the strength of a wet weather forecast. Sure, the forecast wasn’t great, but… [Read More]
Kaweka Wanderlust
Kaweka Forest Park, Friday – Sunday April 22-24 2011 Map: BJ37 Kuripapango With the Whirinaki FP now seemingly inaccessible, we decided to do a multi-day tramp in the Kaweka FP. Yes… even in the middle of the ‘roar’, the hunting peak season. On Friday morning, we left from Makahu Saddle car park and headed for… [Read More]
DoC’s expanded opportunities around Boundary Stream
Boundary Stream – Heay’s Deer Farm, Wednesday April 13 2011. Map: BH39 Trampers: John Marshall, Vic Bullock, Peter Slagter, Ken Ross, John Burrell, Ted Angove, Paul Exeter, Diane and David Hills, Jenny Burns, Gary Bowler, Alison Greer, visitors Jane Thomson and Anne Addsett, and Rosemary Jeffery What a great day to be tramping. As we… [Read More]
It’s all about the views
Sunrise Hut, Te Atuaoparapara, Ruahine FP. Saturday, April 9 2011. Map BK36 Trampers: John Marshall, Julia Mackie, Colleen Perreau, John Gray, Ted Angove, Matt Green, Sue Martin, Paul Exeter, Jenny Burns, Jude Paton, Sue Marshall, Denise Payne, Ali Hollington, John Russell, Alison Greer, Viv Bramley, Marc Marchal. A large group of seventeen set off up… [Read More]
Good to be back in the bush
Middle Hill Hut, Whetu – changed to: Te Puia Lodge, Kawekas, March 26 2011 Trampers to Te Puia via the Mohaka River Track: Paul Exeter, Ted Angove, Geoff Donkin, Marc Marchal, John Marshall and reporter Sue Martin It rained and was blowing all the way out to the Kawekas, so it didn’t look promising for… [Read More]
Ruapehu, March 2011
Mt Ruapehu 2011, March 4 – 10 The small but select party who enjoyed a week at Ruapehu this year were Noeline Blair, Jennie Burns, Vic Bullock, John Marshall, Peter Slagter, Ken Ross (reporter) and our reluctant but very able leader, Kelvin Shaw. Day 1.We arrived on the mountain early in the afternoon after a… [Read More]
One gorge too far…
Makino Hut – Three Gorges, February 16 2011 Trampers: Kelvin Shaw, Gary Bowler, Paul Exeter, John Marshall, Murray Goss, Ron Morison, John Burrell, Isabel Holdaway and reporter Keith Moretta The previous period of high temperatures and humidity, typical for February, was replaced today with cooler, overcast skies and occasional drizzle. Eight members headed towards Makino… [Read More]
A long day, but with plenty of variety
Longview Hut – Rocky Knob – Makaretu Hut – Moorcock Saddle February 12 2011, Map BL36 Norsewood Trampers: Denise Payne, Sue Marshall, Julia Mackie, Ruth and Rowan, John Marshall, Ted Angove, Paul Exeter, Ray Slavin, Geoff Donkin, Gordon Tapp, Simon Hill, Marc Marchal, Peter Slagter, Matt Green, Murray Goss and John Gray Seventeen club members… [Read More]
Wow… the views from the Hoggett on a hot day
The Hogget, Wednesday February 2 2011. Map: BJ37 Trampers: John Marshall, Ron Morison, Ken Ross, Murray White, Peter Slagter, Paul Exeter, Kelvin Shaw, John Gray, Rosemary Jeffery, John Burrell, Dianne Hills and visitors Viv Pinkham, Sam Emery, Pete Matson, along with reporter Alison Greer A favourite tramp was on the programme for today – maybe… [Read More]
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