Ruapehu Week, March 6-12 2009 With Nolene Blair, Vic Bullock, Manfred Hausler, John Marshall, Jeanne Van Den Hout and Ken Ross Only a small group made the annual trip to the ATC lodge on Ruapehu. We were hoping for a week of summer tramping up the mountain, but the weather gods weren’t kind. It started… [Read More]
The rocky route that’s simply a stunner
Kuripapango-Kiwi Saddle-Kaiarahi circuit, March 4 2009 Trampers: Kelvin Shaw, Gary Bowler, Peter Slagter, Murray White, Julia Mackie, Graham Bell, Thelma Tasman-Smith, Alison Greer, Paul Exeter, Vic Bullock, Robyn Smith, Les O’Shea, Ron Morison, Ken Ross, John Mason, John Marshall and Keith Moretta We arrived at the Lakes car park, Kuripapango, on a clear and calm… [Read More]
The Rosvall offers rugged rewards
Rosvall Track – Tarn Bivouac, Wednesday, February 18 2009, Map U22. Trampers: Kelvin Shaw, Gary Bowler, Peter Slagter, Murray White, Julia Mackie, Manfred Hausler, Jeanne Van Den Hout, Alison Greer, Paul Exeter, Vic Bullock and Keith Moretta Cloud-covered Ruahines greeted 11 members on a still and warm day. From the end of Mill Road, and… [Read More]
Doing the Sentry Box Shuffle
Sentry Box – Golden Crown, Wednesday, February 4 2009, Map U21 Trampers: Kelvin Shaw, Ken Ross, Peter Slagter, Ron Morison, Julia Mackie, Suzanne Collins, John Marshall, Vic Bullock, Murray White, Keith Moretta, Gary Bowler, Jenny Bray, Rosemary Jeffery and Paul Exeter One vanload and two cars headed from Kereru to Mangleton Road, to do the… [Read More]
Not so much a tramp, more a wander…
Makaroro River to Barlows Hut and variants, Wednesday, January 21 2009 Trampers: Graham Bell, Nolene Blair, Vic Bullock, Paul Exeter, Murray Goss, Manfred Hausler, Rosemary Jeffery, John Marshall, Ron Morison, Kelvin Shaw, Roz Snijders, Thelma Tasman-Smith, Jeanne Van Den Hout, Keith Moretta, Hillary Proctor (visitor) and Ken Ross Sixteen (including a visitor) set out from… [Read More]
A hard row Te Hoe, and a side-track to Brian’s Bivvy
Te Hoe River – from Mohaka River junction (with permission from Maori Trust land owners), Saturday, February 14 2009, Map V19 Trampers: Ted Angove, Colin McNatty, Jude Paton, Nolene Blair, Les O’Shea, Julia Mackie, Alex Thomason and John Dobbs Six morphed into eight, so we had an economical vanload as we set out up the… [Read More]
In search of Kiwi Saddle, and finding other unexpected places
Kiwi Saddle via Kuripapango, January 31-February 1 2009, Map U20 Trampers: Ray Slavin, Ted Angove, Murray Goss, Sue Marshall and Julia Mackie It’s many years since I undertook the hardships of a weekend tramp into the hinterland of the Kaweka Range – namely, Kiwi Saddle Hut. I was eagerly looking forward to this arduous journey,… [Read More]
The long and the short of Makahu River
Makahu River, Saturday, January 17, 2009. Map: U20 Trampers: Gordon Tapp, Vic Bullock, John Russell, John Marshall, Simon Hill, Murray Goss, Ray Slavin, Daniel Fraser, Carol Finch, Alex Thomason, Penny and Arthur Mead, Colin McNatty, and Alison Greer. Visitors: Suzanne Collins, Caroline Newing, Sharon Chapman The first tramp of the new year turned out to… [Read More]
Desert Road to Makahu: A grunty six-day adventure!
The “tight five”: Geoff Donkin, Alison Greer, Julia Mackie, Sue Marshall and John Dobbs DAY ONE: Monday Jan 5 2009 – Waipakihi Hut, 6.25hrs, 12.5kms With a forecast of fine and settled weather, we set out with high expectations on a trip seemingly planned for ages. Thanks to Murray White and Brian Mackie for safe… [Read More]
Up the creek again to end a fine year outdoors
Day and weekend trips to Coppermine Creek and Everett’s Campsite, December 13-14 2008 Day trampers: Alison Greer, Julia Mackie, Gordon Tapp, John Russell and John Marshall. Day trip and weekenders: Rosemary Jeffrey, Colleen Perreau, Ted Angove, Paul Exeter, Ray Slavin and John Gray (reporter) This was another combined outing, with 11 out for the day… [Read More]
Kelvin’s constant cry: Are we there yet?
Kaweka J – Back Ridge Hut, December 3 2008. Map: U20 Trampers: Rosemary Jeffery, Alison Greer, Ken Ross, John Marshall, John Gray, Vic Bullock, Graham Bell, Manfred Hausler, Keith Moretta, Ron Morison, Barry and Rita Motley and Kelvin Shaw On a day that started with a clear blue sky and only became cloudy by mid-afternoon,… [Read More]
What a grunter, and Oh, the knees…
Kaweka J – Mad Dog Hill – Studholme Saddle/Mackintosh Spur – Donald River – Matauria Ridge, November 29 2008 Trampers: Alison Greer, Carol Finch, Denise Payne, Julia Mackie, Jude Paton, Nolene Blair, Murray White, Ted Angove, Paul Exeter, Geoff Donkin, Vic Bullock, John Marshall and John Dobbs (reporter) A baker’s dozen left Napier in warm… [Read More]
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