Te Heuheu

Te Heuheu with a pack of dinosaurs

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Date: 8 October 2022.
Trip type: Alp1: Private trip.
Location: Te Heuheu, Mt Ruapehu.
Author: Sarah.
Trampers: Tony G, Aimee, Jamie & Sarah.

“Strength doesn’t come from what you can do. It comes from overcoming the things you once thought you couldn’t.” This quote came to my mind as I approached the summit of Te Heuheu via Pinnacle Ridge, something I never dreamed I would be doing.  I was once again chasing dinosaurs up the mountain on a … Read more

Ruapehu: Te Heuheu – Tukino Peak – Whakapapa

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Date: 7-9 October 2022.
Trip type: Alp1.
Location: Ruapehu.
Author: Jon K.
Trampers: Caryl, Mike W (leaders), Yen Fei, Anne, Lynsey, Mathew, Jon K.

Seven keen alpinists departed the railway station on Friday, chasing a stunning forecast promising bluebird conditions on Ruapehu. After a cosy night in the well-appointed WTMC lodge, the group made early progress up the hut ridge in the golden light of dawn. Wispy cloud and rays of light played about Ngauruhoe and surrounds. Some truly … Read more

Ruapehu Summits from the Lodge

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Date: 22-24 September 2017.
Trip type: Alpine 1 PLUS Fit.
Location: Mount Ruapehu, Tongariro National Park.
Author: Henry.
Trampers: Emily, Jessie, Graeme, Gareth, Nick B, Elisabet, Tina, Nick H, Mike, Henry (leader).

INTRODUCTION The purpose of running the trip as an Alp1 “PLUS” was to give experienced Alp1-level members a chance to try something with a bit more exposure, and maybe needing the occasional rope to make crossing certain features safer. This proved to be a very popular proposal, and despite this being a Fit trip I … Read more