Hi Trampers,

A leader is required for the climb of Tapuae-O-Uenuku (excuse spelling) on three day weekend of 5-8 October (need to take Monday off work).

This is a classic climb for those M/F punters who have completed snowcraft or AIC.

Here is some interesting info about it:

It is the first real mountain that Sir Edmund climbed. He biked from Blenheim and back and did it in a weekend I think (roads and bikes then would have made this even harder).

It is the highest mountain in NZ outside of the southern alps (being in the Inland Kaikouras).

It is approximately 2865m or 9,400 ft for you oldies – these measurements are from memory so could be a bit wrong.

It is the highest mountain that you can see from the North Island (the big one you see looking South on a fine day on the ferry crossing).

The trip requires a day in and a day out up the Hodder, plus a day to do the climb.

Looking forward to hearing from you,
Glynne (email: )