Mt Robert

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

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

Angelus

Date: 16-19 September 2011.
Trip type: MF Alp 1.
Location: Mt Angelus, Nelson Lakes.
Author: Sharron Came.
Trampers: Team: Coach: Graham Henry (Sharron Came), Assistant Coach: Wayne Smith (David Jewell), Lock: Sam Whitelock (Ian Harrington), Centre: Conrad Smith (Megan Banks), Left Wing: Richard Kahui (Kate Cushing), sometime wing or centre: Sonny Bill Williams (Spencer Clubb), Halfback: Piri Weepu (Paula Vincent) and Israel Dagg, Right wing, (Katy Glenie)..

Mt Angelus After 4 long years the RWC is upon us at last. Our pre match build up has been arduous both physically and mentally. On top of the training we have had to endure relentless hounding from the local and international media, the IRB and the sandflies. However, I think all these trials have … Read more