Leslie/Karamea - Easter 9-12 April 2004

Leslie/Karamea Unofficial sources claim a Wangapeka – Karamea River – Flora Carpark journey undertaken by four refugees from the canned official Easter Trip was a runaway success despite indifferent weather, recent windfalls, cold water, blisters, and...

Nelson Lakes Easter - 9-12 April 2004

Easter - Organiser: Ruth Hesselyn The East of Arthurs Pass trip was cancelled due to heavy snow falls, down to village level. Not the best for river crossing, pass hopping and camping! So, Tony Haddon gallantly volunteered to lead a replacement trip...

Lewis Pass Area - 19 - 21 March 2004

Lewis Pass Area - Organiser: Roger Bruce With the threat of an inclement weather forecast, 10 trampers left Nelson at various times on Friday afternoon bound for Marble Hill at the foot of the Lewis Pass, to set up camp for the night. Everyone had...

Te Ao Whekere, Seaward Kaikouras - 6 to 8 February 2004

Te Ao Whekere, Seaward Kaikouras - Leader: Jim Maxwell A long drive awaited the eleven bleary-eyed trampers that had assembled at the cathedral steps at an early hour on Friday morning. The long drive over to the Kaikouras was broken by one or two of...

Hunters Hut / Red Hill – Labour Weekend, 25 to 27 October 2003

Hunters Hut / Red Hill – Leader: Tony Haddon Six good keen folk took on Red Hill and won. If you want details you'll have to go when the next generation of trampers organise the next trip ! Merit awards to trip participants: Uta for not losing it when...