Month: April 2015

Chamberlain Creek v3a3VI**

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Date: March 2015.
Trip type: Canyon tramping.
Location: Tararua Forest Park.
Author: Marie Henderson.
Trampers: David Jewel (leader), Michael Schier, Brendon Eckert, Marie Henderson, Tony Gazley.

Leaping into Chamberlain Creek, Tararua Range

Chamberlain Creek v3a3VI** A long day down the canyon of Chamberlain Creek, Tararua Range involving jumps, abseils, and swims. I saw the trip on the planning schedule and asked David about it—being generally curious about any Tararua epic close to the wilder side of things. This revealed it was a trip David was really keen … Read more

Rainbow Valley Easter 2015

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Date: Easter 2015.
Trip type: Climbing.
Location: Rainbow Valley, Nelson Lakes.
Author: Christine Latimer.
Trampers: Andrei, Bett, Abbie, Sam, Ed, Katy, Jess, Christine, Mike (leader).

A eager team of 10 set off on the 6:30 pm sailing on calm waters to Picton. A quick getaway in the van saw us at our DOC Kowhai Point campsite for the first night’s sleep. After breakfast under clear skies we set off on the 4-wheel drive gravel road to the start of our … Read more

Howletts Hut

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Date: April 2015.
Trip type: Tramping.
Location: Ruahines.
Author: Maarten.
Trampers: Stuart, Michelle, Anne, Inky, Jess, Maarten.

Looking at the weather report on a daily basis I felt we would have at least one good day – and that would be the day we would go across the tops. We camped at the road end which made it easy for setting off the next morning and we could take our time tramping. … Read more

Junior Bushcraft Course

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Date: 22 Feb, 28 Feb - 1 Mar 2015.
Trip type: Instruction.
Location: Paua Hut.
Author: Barry Cuthbert.
Trampers: Punters: Ella Cuthbert 12, Oliver Cuthbert 9, Liam Kubisch 9, Catherine Connolly 11, Rebecca Connolly 9, Luca Panettieri 11, Daniel van Lierop 10, Michael Squires 9, Aarnav Tonpay 9 Porters: Barry Cuthbert (Instr.), Amelia White (Instr.), Kerrie Kubisch, Harriette Carr, Peter Panettieri, Rene van Lieop, Andrew Squires, Anurag Tonpay.

Back in February when the sun was warm, sky blue and rain was but a distant memory (unlike more recent weather), the family group ran its first junior Bushcraft course. Based on the club’s main bushcraft course it aimed to allow older kids to learn some basic skills of the outdoors. Ten kids aged between … Read more

Cow Creek Hut via Table Ridge

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Date: 27 - 29 March 2015.
Trip type: Medium.
Location: Tararuas.
Author: Stuart.
Trampers: Angie, Andrei, Guillaume, Emily (leader), Stuart.

Day 1 – The Pines to Mitre Flats Hut Our trip began on Friday evening at The Pines, Wairarapa. The advertised trip had been to do the Northern Crossing starting at the Poads Road End, near Levin and ending at The Pines. However, 90 kmh forecast winds on the Saturday evening and Sunday morning meant … Read more

Track talk – April 2015

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When Megan Sety sent an email asking for a Chief Guide volunteer it really got me in the gut, as the Club has had a huge impact on my life – so I said I would do it, if no one else did. Therefore you guys are stuck with me for at least a year. … Read more