Kahui Road end

Taranaki West Side Story

Mt Taranaki West Side Story The stories of climbing trips to the seldom visited west side of Mt Taranaki and the final successful climb to the summit The unexpurgated version CHAPTER 1   Mr. Taranaki Maunga This latest collapse sent a massive avalanche of volcanic debris … CHAPTER 2   Taranaki West Side Story – the recce … Read more

West Side Story…the recce mission

Date: 15-17 March 2019.
Trip type: Medium Fit.
Location: Mount Taranaki, Egmont National Park.
Author: Emily S.
Trampers: Emily S (leader), Tony G, Tony S, Matt C, Marie, Megan, Emily F, Sarah and Aimee.

Kahui

This trip was inspired by a crazy overnight ascent of the south side of Taranaki back in November when I realised I had now climbed Taranaki from the North, East and South sides which left only the western aspect to complete the compass points. A lot of googling and asking around revealed very little information … Read more