Paddy’s Track loop, Nelson Lakes NP, 28 Aug 2022

Five members and 2 visitors set forth up the Pinchgut in cool and partly cloudy conditions with a light breeze; just perfect! After recharging at Relax Shelter, we continued along Robert Ridge to above the ski lodges, crossing a few small snow patches,...

Mt Robert Walk on the Snow, Nelson Lakes NP, 31 Jul 2022

Given the rainy winter we have had, and the large number of cancelled trips, it seemed like wishful thinking that this trip would go ahead, particularly given the precarious forecast with a storm system coming through the night before. However, leader...

Parachute Rock/Rough Creek Cross-over 3 October 2021

The Club has tramped the St Arnaud ridgeline many times over the years via Parachute Rock or via the “Grunt Track” up a steep spur part way along the lake. It has also tramped/clamoured up Rough Creek, which is the outlet to the largest tarn in the...

Snow Tramp @ Rainbow ski field, Nelson Lakes NP, 13 Aug 2021

Three carloads spilled out into the carpark at Rainbow ski field after an icy drive up early on a Sunday morning. There was much chatter as people introduced themselves, booted up, checked packs and conferred custody of the carrot cake. We all looked...

Mid-winter at Robert Lodge, Nelson Lakes NP, 3 Jul 2021

Mid-Winter trip to Mt Robert Lodge, 3 July 2021 The annual mid-winter Christmas trip started life as an overnight to Sylvester Hut. However due to road closure Debbie rescheduled firstly as an overnight to Bushline Hut, but with no room at the Inn,...