Snow Skills Trip at Mount Robert Lodge - 7-8 Sept 2019

6.40am on Saturday: Ian is picking me up AT THE DOOR and the adventure begins. 29 people of three different clubs of the area (Nelson, Marlborough and Golden Bay clubs) will meet to train their snow skills around Mount Robert Lodge. I feel a bit...

Lake Angelus, Nelson Lakes National Park, 4-5 Feb 2017

Leader & Scribe: Sue Henley This trip was initially supposed to take place in November but was cancelled due to unsuitable weather. Unfortunately, the hut on Waitangi weekend was booked out well in advance and as a result only three of us set off. The...

Angelus Hut via Robert Ridge, Nelson Lakes NP, 20 Aug 2016

Leader: Brian Renwick Well, I would say it is a minor miracle this trip flew. It was an on again, off again sort of affair in the week leading up to it but there was a flurry of last minute conversations, preparations and gear collection. In the end,...

Angelus Peak by Moonlight, Nelson Lakes NP, 19 Aug 2016

Leader: Mike Drake After sailing around D’Urville Island, what’s better than a moonlit walk into Angelus Hut? During my trip around D’Urville the numbers for this trip had reached a possible six, then reduced to two (flu season). Approaching Top House,...

Angelus Hut, Nelson Lakes NP - 9-10 Aug 2014

Leader: Simon Garton On a very cold Saturday morning I picked up three trampers, being sure to leave them waiting by the side of the road for a few minutes so they would appreciate the car ride. Having all met up at Mt Robert carpark we spread out...