Holyoake Clearing, Abel Tasman National Park, 1 Oct 2016

Leader: Sue Henley Our planned loop of Holyoake clearing and Abel Tasman Coastal track was originally scheduled for the Sunday but due to a bleak weather forecast, changed at the last minute to the Saturday. We left Richmond grey and overcast, as we...

Salisbury Lodge, Kahurangi N.P, 17-18 Sept 2016

Leader: Debbie Hogan On the previous evening it rained heavily. The weather forecast for the weekend was for showers at times. “To tramp or not to tramp?” We elected to take our chances and tramp. Five trampers set off in clearing weather, perfect...

Ben Nevis, Mt Richmond FP, 28 Aug 2016

Leader: Dan McGuire Four ambitious trampers started early after an ‘intrepid journey’ in Kelvin’s vehicle. (The leader suggested a wrong turn and we ended up on a horrendous forestry road.) After scrambling over logs and finding our way through the...

Wooded Peak, Nelson, 14 Aug 2016

Leader: Dan McGuire Three ambitious trampers arrived early for an assault on Wooded Peak. We took the Caves Track but branched off near the caves. We headed off-track toward a ridge going up the steep side of Wooded Peak. After a long period of bush...

Dun Mountain & Little Twin, Mt Richmond FP, 30 Jul 2016

Leader: Dan McGuire Eleven fit trampers started early for an assault on Dun Mountain and Little Twin, despite the inclement weather. The rain cleared just in time for the early start, but it was very cold. As we approached Dun Saddle, there was plenty...