Fantham’s Peak track

A Magical trip to the Mighty Mounga

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Date: 19-21 August 2016.
Trip type: Alpine 1 (Medium).
Location: Mt. Taranaki.
Author: Heather.
Trampers: Debbie (leader), Henry (co-leader), Weimin, Sam, Mike, Lettie, Patrik and Heather.

Two weeks out from the trip, leader Debbie emailed us two plans.  Plan A would be Taranaki South Face ALP1 (M) – subject to the weather, snow conditions and avalanche risk.  Should the weather, snow conditions and avalanche risk not be to Debbie’s liking, then Plan B – a tramp around the Pouakai Loop (M) … Read more

Syme Hut and Mt Taranaki – a Sherpa assisted ascent

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Date: 7 March 2014.
Trip type: Easy -Medium.
Location: Taranaki / Egmont National Park.
Author: Robyn Lutzenberger.
Trampers: Tony Gazley (leader), Illona Keenan (sherpa), Becky Day, Rachel, Dave, Kirsty, Meena Kadri, and Robyn Lutzenberger.

Syme Hut and Mt Taranaki

Syme Hut and Mt Taranaki – a Sherpa assisted ascent An attempt to climb Mt Taranaki with two trampers acting as Sherpas and carrying all the shared camping gear We met at Wellington Railway Station at 1730 on Friday night: Tony, Illona, Rachel, Becky, Meena, Dave and I. We were very interested to meet the Sherpas … Read more