Cow Saddle

Cow Creek Hut Loop with a little navigation

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Date: 26 September.
Trip type: Medium (Day Trip).
Location: Cow Creek Hut, Tararua Forest Park.
Author: Aimee.
Trampers: Gordon, Michael, Jamie and Aimee.

With Wellington returning to Level 1, and club life starting back up again, I was very keen to get out into the bush on a proper club trip. As the week progressed, the forecast dampened my enthusiasm. Not only was there going to be extremely high winds (between 40 and 90km/h on the Saturday and … Read more

A classic northern with a twist (Tararua Ranges)

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Date: 18-19 May 2019.
Trip type: Solo - Navigation.
Location: Bannister to Ruamahanga, Tararua Ranges.
Author: Andrew B.
Trampers: Andrew B.

Overlooking a ridge while standing at Bannister

The plan: a two day traverse via an interesting looking spur from Bannister to the Ruamahanga.  4.30am Saturday – the cell phone buzzes. Mike has dragged himself out of bed and is heading my way. It’s pleasant to have company for the trip to Poads Road and good to be walking by 7am under lights. … Read more

The Five Passes

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Date: December 2018.
Trip type: Medium-Fit Tramping.
Location: Five Passes, Mount Aspiring National Park.
Author: Beccy D.
Trampers: Beccy and Gareth.

This was not a WTMC trip, but, with the five passes coming up on the schedule soon, I thought it might be useful to share our experience, times (walked at a leisurely pace) and route finding tips. We had three weeks on South Island to go anywhere and do anything. Plan A was the Tin … Read more