East Peak

SK Main Range Traverse in sub-48 hours

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Date:  8 - 10 February 2019.
Trip type: Fit Essential Tramp.
Location: Schormann ~ Kaitoke, Tararua Forest Park.
Author: Nick H.
Trampers: Nick (co-leader), Elisabet (co-leader), Gareth, Stuart plus Nick Johns as transport and support crew.

I first heard about this challenge a year or so ago when I found out about the book full of all the previous trip reports, most recently updated and published by Tony and Megan from our club. The challenge itself started out with the simple rule that you need to work until closing time Friday, … Read more

Dundas Hut

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Date: 26-28 June 2015.
Trip type: Medium Tramp.
Location: Tararuas.
Author: Frances.
Trampers: Dan, Frances, Henry (leader), Holger, Inky.

Given that our Medium Fit minibus companions were embarking on a trip entitled ‘Dundas: the Hard Way’, one could be forgiven for thinking that there is an ‘Easy Way’ to reach Dundas Hut. This would be a mistake. Dundas is a wonderful, challenging, rewarding trip… but easy it was not. We set off from Putara … Read more

Dundas, deer and dialogue

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Date: 4-6 April 2014.
Trip type: Medium Fit Tramp.
Location: Tararuas.
Author: Stuart Beban.
Trampers: Kevin Cole (leader), Raymond Morgan, Tim Dunning, Stuart Beban, Sarah Fisher.

See photos from Kevin Cole It was the kind of hot Friday night that cricket commentators call balmy or sultry when our party of five departed on a two day Medium/Fit Dundas tramp.  Our first goal was to get from the road end to Herepai Hut in total darkness. The modern marvel that is the LED light … Read more