Skyline Ridge

Tahurangi from Blyth Hut – Mt Ruapehu

Date: 22-24 August 2025.
Trip type: Alp1(MF).
Location: Tongariro National Park.
Author: Emily S.
Trampers: Emily S and Josh M (leaders), Erik B.

Transport logistics with driving up Tukino Road put a damper on our original plan to walk to Rangipō Hut and climb the east ridge of Ringatoto (a peak on Mt Ruapehu). But a lack of snow at Nelson Lakes National Park came to our rescue… Anne and Megan’s group diverted to Mt Ruapehu, so we … Read more

Girdlestone Peak, sunburn and coffee

Date:  7-9 September 2018.
Trip type: Alp3 Medium-Fit.
Location: Girdlestone Peak, Mount Ruapehu, Tongariro National Park.
Author: Nick H.
Trampers: Nick (leader), Elisabet.

A whole week of snow made for an ominous avalanche forecast on Ruapahu, however we knew we’d be heading up to Ohakune as we had booked non-refundable accomodation at the LKNZ hostel in the town. On the morning of departure our other two members of the team reluctantly withdrew on the basis that it was … Read more