| Dec 2008 |
Sun 14th (Trips) Cape Kidnappers Medium
Wander the beaches out to the cape and see the gannets in Hawkes Bay.
Chris Tuffley 359-2530
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Sat 13th - Sun 14th (Trips) Fantham's Peak/Lake Dive Medium
Several possibilities on the southern slopes of Mt Taranaki.
Anne Lawrence 357-1695
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Thu 11th (Social) End of Year BBQ All
Located in the Ashhurst Domain. A must if you are an award winner.
Warren Wheeler 356-1998
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Sun 7th (Trips) Ohau River Medium
Spend a day in the bush in the western Tararuas.
Richard Lockett 323-0948
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Sat 6th - Sun 7th (Trips) Upper Otaki Fit
There is a great variety of country in the Otaki catchment of the western Tararuas.
Tony Gates 357-7439
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| Nov 2008 |
Sun 30th (Trips) Tama Lakes Medium
Visit the region between Ngauruhoe and Ruapehu.
Trevor King 356-4557
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Sat 29th (Trips) Tongariro Crossing Medium
A classic jouney over the Tongariro volcanic complex.
John Feeney 354-2940
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Thu 27th (Social) Paparoa Range All
Peter will present his perspectives on the Paparoa Range, north of Greymouth, Society of Friends Hall, 227 College Street at 8:00 pm.
Peter van Essen
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Sun 23rd (Trips) Centre Creek Bush Bash Medium
Go bush for a day in the Ruahines.
Graham Peters 329-4722
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Sat 22nd - Sun 23rd (Training) Rock climbing Instruction
Try some climbing on local crags.
Terry Crippen 356-3588
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Thu 20th (Committee) Committee All
Terry Crippen 356-3588
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Tue 18th (Training) Rock climbing All
Try some indoor rock climbing.
Terry Crippen 356-3588
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Sun 16th (Trips) Stanfield Hut Easy
An easy wander up the Tamaki valley. Various route options.
Doug Strachan 353-6526
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Sat 15th - Sun 16th (Trips) Matui/Sommes Island Easy
An opportunity to visit this conservation managed island.
Janet wilson 329-4722
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Thu 13th (Social) BYO Slides All
Bring slides of your recent trips along to Society of Friends Hall, 227 College Street, 8:00 pm.
Warren Wheeler
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Sun 9th (Trips) Botanical Tramping III Easy
Learn as you walk in the bush!
Peter van Essen 355-9076
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Sat 8th - Sun 9th (Trips) Pureora Mountain Bike Medium
Oil and pump your mountain bike for a trip through the bush.
Richard Lockett 323-0948
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Sun 2nd (Trips) Te Atuoparapara Fit
Visit or traverse one of the high points in the Ruahines.
Warren Wheeler 356-1998
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Sat 1st - Sun 2nd (Trips) Longview Hut Easy/Medium
View southern Hawkes Bay from high on the eastern Ruahines. Variety of route options.
Peter Wiles 358-6894
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| Oct 2008 |
Thu 30th (Social) Godley Valley climbs All
A presentation by Peter Wiles of last summer's climbs in the Godley Valley, beyond Lake Tekapo.
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Mon 27th (Trips) Field Hut Medium
Planned for Monday unless forecast suggests otherwise. Into Tararua bush via an easy track from Otaki Forks.
Duncan Hedderley 354-6905
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Sat 25th - Mon 27th (Trips) Richmond Range Medium/Fit
Visit some different country in Marlborough over the long weekend.
Anne Lawrence 357-1695
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Thu 23rd (Committee) Committee Meeting
Terry Crippen 356-3588
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Sun 19th (Trips) Sunrise Lodge Easy/Medium
At the bushline on the eastern Ruahines with a splendid view of Hawkes Bay.
Malcolm Parker 357-5203
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Sat 18th - Sun 19th (Trips) Northern Tararuas Bush Bash Fit
Sounds like some leatherwood perhaps. Ask Peter?
Peter van Essen 355-9076
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Sun 12th (Trips) Waiopehu / Gable End Medium/Fit
Mid Tararuas from the western side.
Dave Grant 357-8269
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Sat 11th (Trips) Hemi Matenga/Field Trig Easy/Medium
John Hunt 324-0339
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Thu 9th (Social) Interclub Quiz All
Interclub quiz evening hosted at Society of Friends Hall, 227 College Street, 8:00 pm.
Warren Wheeler
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Sun 5th (Trips) Sledge Track Easy/Medium
A nice varied walk right on the Palmy doorstep.
Trevor King 356-4557
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Sat 4th - Sun 5th (Trips) Ngauruhoe Plus Medium
Explore the Ngauruhoe-Tongariro area.
Warren Wheeler 356-1998
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| Sep 2008 |
Sun 28th (Trips) Tunipo Medium
Climb to a prominent high point in the Southern Ruahines.
Craig Allerby 323-7913
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Thu 25th (Social) Mongolia Tramps & Climbs All
Terry will describe his exploits in Mongolia. Society of Friends Hall, 227 College Street, 8:00 pm.
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Sun 21st (Trips) Keretaki Hut Medium/Fit
A day trip into the Southern Ruahines.
Anne Lawrence 357-1695
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Sat 20th - Sun 21st (Trips) Te Puia Springs Easy/Medium
Visit these springs in Hawkes Bay.
Jo O'Halloran 353-0300
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Sun 14th (Trips) Makairo Easy/Medium
Try a day walk in the hill country away from the ranges for a change.
Fiona Donald 356-1095
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Sat 13th - Wed 14th (Trips) Lost Tarn, Haurangi Forest Park Fit
A further attempt to locate (and visit) a remote tarn in the SE corner of the North Island.
356-3588
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Thu 11th (Social) Club Night All
Bush poetry given by Mike Deaven, at Society of Friends Hall, 227 College Street, 8:00 pm.
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Sun 7th (Trips) Mick Easy/Medium
A day trip into the Tararuas.
Warren Wheeler 356-1998
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Sat 6th - Sun 7th (Trips) Tukino Climbing Fit/Instruction
An opportunity to develop Snowcraft skills on the upper slopes of the eastern side of Ruapehu.
Terry Crippen 356-3588
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| Aug 2008 |
Sun 31st (Trips) Takapari Road Easy
Lots of options, walk, drive, take a mountain bike. Do all three?
Tony Gates 357-7439
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Fri 29th - Mon 1st (Trips) Tapuae-o-Uenuku Fit
A climbing trip to the Mainland and get to the highest point north of Mt Cook National Park.
Alasdair Noble 356-1094
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Thu 28th (Social) Sierra Nevada Trail All
Club night presentation by Kelly Buckle. Society of Friends Hall, 227 College Street. 8:00 pm.
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Sat 23rd (Trips) Rangi Hut Medium
Wander up to Rangi? Play in some snow? Complete Deadman's Loop or venture up to the top? Lots of options.
Richard Lockett 323-0948
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Sat 23rd - Sun 24th (Training) Snowcraft III Medium/Instruction
Final section of this winter's snowcraft programme.
Terry Crippen 356-3588
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Thu 21st (Committee) Committee
Terry Crippen 356-3588
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Sun 17th (Trips) Farm Walk Medium
Explore some of the hill country Mangaweka way.
Malcolm Leary 06-322-8533
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Sat 16th - Sun 17th (Trips) Colenso Spur Fit
Colenso Spur is a major ridge on the western side of the Ruahine Range. Various options of routes.
Tony Gates 357-7439
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Thu 14th (Social) Mt Cook Day Walks All
Bruce van Brunt will show what day trips can be done from Mt Cook village. Society of Friends Hall, College Street, 8:00 pm.
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Sun 10th (Trips) Blue Range Easy/Medium
Visit the Blue Range Hut for lunch by climbing up through a variety of bush in the Eastern Tararuas.
Malcolm Parker 357-5203
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Sat 9th - Sun 10th (Training) Snowcraft II Medium/Instruction
Enrole for snowcraft and learn some useful skills for safe engagement with the snow slopes.
Terry Crippen 356-3588
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Sat 2nd (Trips) Wellinton City Tramp Medium
How about a hike around some of the hills of Wellington, and perhaps fit in some shopping/theatre?
Martin Lawrence 357-1695
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Sat 2nd - Sun 3rd (Trips) Howletts Hut Medium/Fit
Expect some snow for the climb up to Howletts perched at the bushline overlooking Southern Hawkes Bay. Get the fire going. Watch the sunrise. Great spot.
Murry Gifford 357-3353
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| Jul 2008 |
Thu 31st (Social) Photo Competition
See the newsletter for the categories/rules and get your images via CD or USB drive to Warren. Society of Friends Hall, 8.00 pm.
Warren wheeler 356-1998
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Sun 27th (Trips) Waihohonu-Tama Medium
Explore the area SE of Ngauruhoe in via the Desert Road. Could go in and stay at Waihohonu Hut the evening before.
Peter Wiles 358-6894
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Sat 26th - Sun 27th (Training) Snowcraft 1 Medium & Instruction
Learn the basics of travelling safely on snow and handling the mountain environment.
Terry Crippen 356-3588
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Thu 24th (Committee) Committee meeting
Members may attend.
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Sun 20th (Trips) Purity Hut and beyond Medium
Purity Hut is located at the bushline on the western Ruahines and gives access to the open tops of the Hikurangi Range.
Peter Darragh 353-0922
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Sat 19th (Trips) Roaring Stag Hut Medium
A variety of travel to a top spot in eastern Tararuas for the day.
David Grant 357-8269
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Sun 13th (Trips) Coppermine Creek Easy
A day trip in the Southern Ruahines just beyond Woodville.
Anja Scolz 356-6454
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Sat 12th (Trips) Mt Tongariro Medium
Many options to venture into the snow on Mt Tongariro.
Bruce van Brunt 328-4761
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Thu 10th (Social) Garden of Eden All
Club night presentation of a recent visit to Garden of Eden by Barry Scott. Society of Friends Hall. 8.00pm.
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Sun 6th (Trips) Kapakapanui Medium
A great day trip for views of the coast around Waikanae.
Anja Scolz 356-6454
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Sat 5th (Trips) Mt Holdsworth Medium
Go for a wonder up onto the eastern Tararua tops for a look and maybe sample some snow.
Warren Wheeler 356-1998
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