North Peak, Mt Richmond FP, 31 Dec 2016

Leader: Bob Renshaw I thought it would be a good idea to put a trip on for the last day of the year but giving only two days notice I didn’t expect any calls. On the day three of us set off expecting strong winds but it was very calm as we climbed...

Moss Pass, Nelson Lakes NP, 26 Dec 2016

Leader: Sue Henley DAY 1: Our trip began on Boxing day morning with a quick car shuttle to avoid having our cars targeted by thieves while parked at Mt Robert car park for seven days. The track to Speargrass Hut proved to be quite greasy underfoot due...

Flanagans Hut, Kahurangi NP, 17 Dec 2016

Leader: Ray Salisbury Ian’s Suzuki Vitara rumbled to the end of Baton Valley Road. Wet boots were donned. At the main Baton Ford, we raced along grassy 4WD tracks on the true right. Generator noise betrayed a gold mining operation and hidden campsite...

Pipers Reserve Walk, Nelson, 7 Dec 2016

Leader & Scribe: Lynette Salisbury On the morning of the 7th, 7 intrepid walkers braved the elements (we needed sunscreen) and met at 10am at Victory Square. Club members Ray and Lynette Salisbury, plus David Blunt, were joined by second timer; Sarah...

Richmond Fire Lookout walk, Nelson, 27 Nov 2016

Leader & Scribe: Lawrie Halkett Even though the weather was a bit inclement two club members (Annette Le Cren and Lawrie Halkett) and two visitors (Marine and Julian – both French, living and working in Nelson), set out on the walk. From Hill Street in...