Rough Creek, St Arnaud Range - 18 Nov 2018

Leader: Pat Holland Sunday dawned clear in Nelson but the forecast had been dodgy all week. So, it was with some trepidation that we viewed the mist over St Arnaud Range as we trucked past Top House. However, by the time we got up the Rainbow Road to...

Julius Summit, Nelson Lakes National Park - 14 Oct 2018

Leader: Ian Morris One of the advantages of climbing the Pinchgut Track is that you quickly become warm on the initial climb to Mt Robert. The Bushedge shelter is no longer there, but there is a new park bench just before Mt Robert to sit, recover and...

Archers Track & Opouri Saddle, Marlborough Sounds - 7 Oct 2018

Leader: Graeme Ferrier The easier walks seem to attract more ‘guest’ trampers as they test their level of ability compared to the people they see as ‘experienced’ club trampers. This tramp attracted five potential new members. The walk from Penzance to...

Ben Nevis, Mt Richmond Forest Park - 25 Aug 2018

Leader: Kate Krawczyk We set out from the badminton club at 8am, then picked up Fran from her gate up Pig Valley Road, then proceeded to wind our way up through the maze of forestry roads to the bottom of the last steep climb to the Ben Nevis car park....

SNOWCRAFT TRAINING, Rainbow Ski Area, Nelson Lakes N.P. - 4-5 Aug 2018

Leader: Debbie Hogan 18 eager souls set out from Nelson to have fun in the snow and learn some new skills as well. The weather forecast was initially very poor for the weekend, especially Sunday, so the scheduled Sunday trip became a Saturday trip, and...