Broken Leg Gully

Basic Snowcraft course – Mount Ruapehu

Date: 24 - 27 July 2025.
Trip type: Snow craft.
Location: Mt Ruapehu - Tongariro National Park.
Author: Tiffany S and Mike W.
Trampers: Aiden, AJ, Ashleigh, Ellis, Ethan, India, James.

With Alpine trips on the horizon, a basic snowcraft course was scheduled and Tiffany and Mike kindly stepped up to lead it. The course was highly oversubscribed, with only 8 spaces, so those of us who were selected were extremely appreciative. We all met at the club gear room on a Wednesday evening to cover … Read more

A day for summits

Date: 14-16 September 2018.
Trip type: Alp 1 (Medium-Fit).
Location: Mount Ruapehu, Tongariro National Park.
Author: Katy.
Trampers: Henry (leader), Katy, Mike W, Erik, George, Jess, Stuart and Tereza.

A pillow, curtains, carpet, even a hot shower. I like this style of alpine climbing! Staying at the lodge on Whakapapa is a great way to soften the blow of an alpine start. Our crew were up at 5am and out the door by 6am on Saturday morning, and we enjoyed the soft glow of … Read more