Hopeless Hut

A Sparkly September Trip to Maniniaro / Angelus Peak – Nelson Lakes National Park

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Date: 7-10 Sept 2023.
Trip type: Alp1(MF).
Location: Nelson Lakes National Park.
Author: Emily S.
Trampers: Anne (co-leader), Stuart (co-leader), Regan, Milly, Emily S, George, Lynsey, Erik.

ThursdayWith the weather forecast and avalanche advisory aligning, we met to check in for the Interislander mid-Thursday afternoon sailing from Wellington to Picton. When aboard the almost empty ferry, we quickly got stuck in to maximising our chances to win the on-board prize draws that the Interislander staff were putting on to farewell their Supervisor. … Read more

Dodging lazy trees on Waiau Pass

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Date: 27 Jan - 3 Feb 2023.
Trip type: Flexi - whatever Sarah's legs could do.
Location: St James Conservation Area & Nelson Lakes National Park.
Author: Sarah F.
Trampers: Sarah F.

Summary Day 1: Boyle Village – Magdalen Hut Day 2: To Waiau Hut via Boyle Flat, Rokeby, Anne and Lake Guyon Huts (side trip) Day 3: To Blue Lake Hut Day 4: To Upper Travers Hut via West Sabine Hut Day 5: To Cupola Hut Day 6: To Coldwater Hut via John Tait & Hopeless … Read more