Leader: Kate Krawczyk

The weather had been so hot and humid and sunny for weeks, so when the Sunday came around and showers were forecast it was a matter of just going for it and seeing what the weather brought. Our intentions were to drive to Mt.Duppa and climb to the summit, return the same way, then drive to Pelorus and swim in the river, go for another walk, or relax at the cafe.

Unfortunately, the weather did not cooperate as planned and, as we drove east into the Whangamoas, the cloud thickened. We were clagged in. It didn’t rain much and it was a pleasant trip up through the clouds to the summit – where there was no view to be had (maybe third time will be the charm for me – the first time I climbed it was the same).

As I had cell phone signal from the summit,
I checked the weather report for Pelorus (rain and cloud) and Nelson (fine). And so, upon reaching the cars after a lovely walk, we decided to call it a day and head back to sunny Nelson for the afternoon, going our separate ways – some heading for a swim at the beach and a few of us checking out the kite festival on the way back.

Participants were: Kate Krawczyk, John Whibley, Chris Tilly, Sophie Barclay, Annette LeCren, Sue Henley, Ken Ridley, Bruce Gully, Ian Doohoo, Graeme Ferrier & Brenda Rogers.