Alpine 1

Alpine week – Methven and the Lewis Pass

Date: 13-21 September 2025.
Trip type: Alp(1) and Tramp(M/MF).
Location: Te Waipounamu (South Island).
Author: Anne.
Trampers: Jamie, Greer, Lynsey, Anne (leader).

A brief summary of a week down South – not at Aoraki/ Mt Cook as originally planned (due to stormy, gusty and avalanche prone conditions) – but at Methven and the Lewis Pass, to follow the good weather. Day 1 – Pudding Hill(4.5 km, 1 h) Day 2 – Mt Hutt(9 km, 1,000 m elev … Read more

Ruapehu Summits from the Lodge

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