Balloon Hut, Mount Peel – Kahurangi NP, 29-30 Sept 2012

Leader: Ray Salisbury with Shaun Barnett (below) Alison volunteered to lead the advance party while I fetched Shaun Barnett from Nelson airport. Back at my home, he was reacquainted with my wife, a colleague from his high-school days. Alison txted me...

Angelus Hut – Nelson Lakes NP, 22-23 Sept 2012

Leader: Chris Louth This trip was the second attempt by the club to get to Angelus Hut this winter, due to the weather, and what an awesome couple of days it turned out to be. Six of us made up the group and we arrived at Roberts’ carpark to brilliant,...

Lyell Saddle Hut– Upper Buller region, 8-9 July 2012

Leader: Ray Salisbury Ten hardy souls embarked on an adventure just south of Kahurangi National Park, in the thick of winter. (Actually, the Mokihinui catchment should be better protected by being incorporated into the National Park – it just avoided...

Flanagans Hut – Kahurangi NP, 30 June - 1 Jul 2012

Leader: Silvano Lorandi It was intended to be Mount Luna but a landslide on the Wangapeka Road forced us to find an alternative destination. Would you go tramping in the middle of winter in the depth of a valley where the sun eludes you for the whole...

Lees Creek - Raglan Ranges, 14-15 Apr 2012

Leader: Ken Ridley Five members enjoyed perfect weather for this weekend trip. After the hassle of getting the key and opening the gate, we had a pleasant walk to the hut flat where we stopped for lunch. The route above the hut flat to the next flat in...