Vosseler

Maungahuka Hut and marshmallows in the rain – Tararua Forest Park

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Date: 7-9 July 2023.
Trip type: Tramp(MF).
Location: Tararua Forest Park.
Author: Megan S.
Trampers: Sam (trip leader), Megan, Stuart, Ellarose, Hugo.

The forecast for the weekend was pretty uninviting – gale force winds on Saturday with increasing rain throughout Sunday. The low on Saturday night was forecast to be -3°C at Kime Hut. I figured there was no way we would be going ahead with our planned route along the tops. In fact I was so … Read more

Southern Main range

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Date: 21-23 March 2014.
Trip type: Fit.
Location: Tararuas.
Author: Alistair Young.
Trampers: Mike McGavin (photographer), Andy McDonagh, Shay Bendall, Alistair Young (leader).

It had been five years since I’d last been to Maungahuka, so I signed up to lead the southern main range, a physically demanding trip which takes you across the tops between Bridge peak and Crawford. Friday night: Tramped to Field hut. Saturday: We arose with some hunters at 5:30 am and were away by … Read more

Vosseler – Penn Creek Hut

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Date: 12-14 June 2009.
Trip type: Medium-Fit Tramp.
Location: Otaki Forks.
Author: Hans Wiskerke.
Trampers: Gareth, Simon, Bernie and Hans.

It’s winter, the Tararuas lie waiting to be visited, the WTMC trip list indicates several tramps for the weekend but the rain gods might have something up their sleeve. In fact, one of the club’s best known rain gods earlier declined an offer to lead the trip because of the lousy forecast. Thinking back after … Read more