| Mar 2010 |
Sat 13th (Trips) Field Hut Medium
Field Hut in from Otaki Forks is a Tararua legend and a couple of minutes from the bushline.
Peter Darragh 353-0922
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Sat 13th - Sun 14th (Trips) Whirinaki Forest Medium
An interesting forest to explore in the central North Island.
John Feeney 354-2940
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Sun 14th (Trips) East Ridge Mt Egmont Fit
A good scramble in mid summer with great views.
Alasdair Noble 356-1094
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Sat 20th - Sun 21st (Trips) Back Ridge Hut Medium
Located on the eastern Ruahines. A round trip may be possible.
Chris Tuffley 359-2530
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Sun 21st (Trips) Keretaki Hut Easy/Medium
Tucked away in the SE Ruahines. A round trip is possible.
Terry Crippen 356-3588
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Thu 25th (Social) AGM All
Members chance to discuss the affairs of the club. Visitors welcome. Society of Friends Hall, 227 College Street 7.45 pm
Warren Wheeler 356-1998
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Sat 27th - Thu 1st (Trips) Karamea - Mt Kendall Medium/Fit
Mt Kendall (1762m) is a prominent infrequently climbed peak above the Karamea river. We plan to chopper into Karamea bend, head up valley to near Trevor Carter Hut, climb Kendall, then exit via the Wangapeka in time for people to go on their Easter trips. Contact Terry well in advance for details.
Terry Crippen 356-3588 (027-643-3637)
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Sat 27th - Sun 28th (Trips) Mangahao - Ohau Medium/Fit
This area of the northern Tararuas does not seem to be visited so often these days. An interesting loop to consider during summer.
Richard Lockett 323-0948
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Sun 28th (Trips) Arawaru Scrub Bash Fit
If you are feeling energised and want to spend a day getting a bit scratched, then have a go at this day walk.
Peter van Essen 355-9076
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| Apr 2010 |
Thu 8th (Social) Spotlight on Kahurangi NP All
Various members will recount recent visits to this intersting national park in the Nelson region. Society of Friends Hall, 227 College Street 7.45 pm
Warren Wheeler 356-1998
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Sat 10th - Sun 11th (Trips) Sawtooth Ridge Fit
A central Ruahines classic along the tops.
Murray Gifford 357-3353
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Sat 17th (Trips) Coppermine Creek Easy
An easy walk close to Woodville.
Janet Darragh 353-0922
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Sat 17th - Sun 18th (Trips) Roaring Stag Hut Easy/Medium
Enjoy some great bush and stay at a choice hut beside the river.
Geoff & Rochelle Beaumont 354-4929
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Sat 24th - Sun 25th (Trips) Triangle Hut Medium
There are various ways of reaching this hut in the southern Ruahines. Talk to Craig.
Craig Allerby 323-7913
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Sun 25th (Trips) Diggers Hut Easy/Medium
Another of those huts tucked away in the southern Ruahines. If you have not been there, take this opportunity.
Warren Wheeler 356-1998
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Thu 29th (Social) Kilimanjaro All
Barry Scott will talk about his trip to the highest point in Africa. Society of Friends Hall, 227 College Street 7.45 pm
Warren Wheeler 356-1998
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| May 2010 |
Sat 1st - Sun 2nd (Trips) Holly Hut, Taranaki Medium
Located in a handy spot on the northern slopes of Taranaki / Mt Egmont.
Malcolm Parker 357-5203
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Sun 2nd (Trips) Herepai Hut Medium
Located near the bushline in the NE Tararuas.
Peter Wiles 358-6894
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Sat 8th - Sun 9th (Trips) Jumbo / Kings Circuit Fit
A good section of tops to tackle in the southern Tararuas.
Murray Gifford 357-3353
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Sun 9th (Trips) Toka Loop Medium
A wide mix of terrain and the prospect of great views in the southern Ruahines.
Anja Scholz 356-6454
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Thu 13th (Social) Confessions of a hut warden All
Anja Scholz will describe life as a hut warden. Society of Friends Hall, 227 College Street 7.45 pm
Warren Wheeler 356-1998
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Sat 15th - Sun 16th (Trips) Kime Hut / Mt Hector Medium/Fit
This is a classic spot in the southern Tararuas usually accessed from Otaki Forks and Fields Hut.
Anne Lawrence 357-1695
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Sun 16th (Trips) Farm Walk Medium
Location and details to be confirmed. Ring Malcolm.
Malcolm Leary 06-322-8533
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Sat 22nd - Sat 22nd (Trips) Mangatainoka Hot Springs Easy
Located on the edge of the Mohaka River and well into the northern Kaweka Ranges a great spot to visit, camp out or fish or use the hut.
Warren Wheeler 356-1998
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Sun 23rd (Trips) No. 1 Line Medium
Not up the Pohangina Valley, try some exploring.
Richard Lockett 323-0948
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Thu 27th (Social) BYO Slides All
Bring your photos of recent trips. Society of Friends Hall, 227 College Street 7.45 pm
Warren Wheeler 356-1998
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Sat 29th - Sun 30th (Trips) Tunupo / Iron Gates Loop Medium/Fit
Starting from Table Flat, this trip will cover a variety or terrain to take in some fine southern Ruahines tops.
Martin Lawrence 357-1695
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Sun 30th (Trips) Harris Creek and beyond Medium
From the top Mangahao dam, this day walk will explore the valley beyond in the northern Tararuas.
Dave Grant 357-8269
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| Jun 2010 |
Sat 5th - Sun 6th (Trips) Queen's Birthday - Janet's Coastal Class Medium
If you are interested in a trip along some coastline, call Janet.
Janet Wilson 329-4722
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Thu 10th (Social) Japanese Northern Alps All
Terry Crippen will introduce us to the northern Japanese Alps. Society of Friends Hall, 227 College Street 7.45 pm
Warren Wheeler 356-1998
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Sat 12th - Sun 13th (Trips) McIntosh Hut, Kawekas Medium
Explore some of the ranges away in the back of Hawkes Bay.
Geoff & Rochelle Beaumont 354-4929
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Sun 13th (Trips) Burn Hut Medium
Located on the tops above the Mangahao dams. Round trips often possible.
Dave Grant 357-8269
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Sat 19th (Trips) Rangi Hut Medium
A chance to visit some snow not too far from Palmy in the western Ruahines.
Peter Chamberlain 356-5539
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Sun 20th (Trips) Stanfield Hut Easy
An easy walk in the SE Ruahines north of Woodville.
Mick Leyland 358-3183
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Thu 24th (Social) Danali All
Mark Tootill will talk about attempting the highest peak in North America. Society of Friends Hall, 227 College Street 7.45 pm
Warren Wheeler 356-1998
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Sat 26th - Sun 27th (Trips) Mid-Winter Castlepoint All
Lots of walking possibilities coupled with mid winter celebrations at the seaside.
Kay & Jennifer Kitchen 323-6694
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