Congratulations to Ian and Spencer whose photos received recognition in the 2012 FMC photo competition. Spencer’s photo taken near the WTMC Mountain House shelter in the Tararuas was the overall winning shot from the 224 entries! Keep those cameras snapping in preparedness for next club competition planned for early 2013.
A big thank you to Ant who represented our club at the FMC AGM held in Christchurch on June 9th.
The snow is accumulating on Mt. Ruapehu. Today I heard that you can now ski from the Whakapapa slopes all the way to the front door of the Lodge. The Lodge is a great Club asset. The on-line booking system is receiving plenty of use; to avoid disappointment get in early to secure your place in the lodge for that next week/weekend away on the mountain.
The planning for the Spring schedule is well under way. Please let Amanda and Richard know where you would like club trips to venture over the latter part of 2012.
During the last four weeks I have been lucky enough to get to Waikamaka Hut and North Ohau Hut in the Ruahines and Tararuas respectively. Both trips saw the hut fireplace getting plenty of use as the thermometer dropped below zero outside.
Happy tramping and keep warm out there.