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Track Talk – July 2010
With Amanda Wells, Chief Guide It’s already time to start thinking about the Spring schedule, which runs from September to the end of January. This time, we’re going to do the planning slightly differently. At the moment, we’re looking for ideas of road ends. You don’t have to specify the trip(s), just a road end … Read more
Social Corner – July 2010
Kia Ora Winter is upon us and it’s good to see all the faces on a Wednesday night despite the inclement weather at times. To help us with the winter blues we are holding a ball this year so mark it in your Diaries now as it will be a night not to miss! This … Read more
From the Green Crocs – July 2010
In my last column, I mentioned the committee planning day on May 29th, we had a productive morning discussing strategic issues that affect the club. One thing that we decided was that there was not enough visibility around what committee does, so we are taking steps to address that. Committee minutes will be available on … Read more
Where the Bloody Hell Are You?
Navigation tips from Marie Henderson Aunty Rata (who knows I get lost more regularly than most) asked if I had any tips to share on navigation. Although the newsletter is not the place to learn a practical skill like navigation and there are lots of great written resources already that people can read, here are … Read more
Kai on the Fly – May/June 2010
with Aunty Rata Ki Ora fellow trampers. Of all the carbs you can base your dinner meal around pasta seems to slide down the most easily. This is my excuse for giving you another pasta recipe this month. I often make this recipe at home as well as in the hills because it is great … Read more
Minivan Driving Advice
We may be legally allowed to drive a particular vehicle but unless we are familiar with the vehicle and have driven it a number of times in recent years, it may well be wiser to leave the driving to someone with more experience in driving that vehicle, particularly when passengers are involved! We carry out … Read more
From the Green Crocs – May/June 2010
This coming Saturday May 29th, the committee is holding a planning day. Although we meet monthly, we don’t always have time to discuss some of the strategic issues that the club faces. For example, at recent years’ planning days, we have spent time discussing what the club should do around transport. While we do not … Read more
Christmas Tramp: Lewis Pass to Nelson Lakes
New Years Day 2010 a bunch of keen yet slightly crazy trampers jump onto the interislander on a 9 day excursion taking them deep into the heart of the Southern Alps going from Lewis Pass up to Nelson Lakes. The initial plan is to head over three alpine passes Three tarns pass, Thomson Saddle and … Read more
Masterton Mystery Cycle Trip
If people sign up for a Mystery Trip, they might expect that at least the trip leader might know where they’re going, what transport would be used, how long the cycling would take, and where they’ll sleep. This was however a Mystery Trip of the better kind, where such trivial things even remained unknown for … Read more