Brook-Waimarama Sanctuary Mega Walk, Nelson, 3 September 2023

There were 10 participants who assembled at the Sanctuary visitor centre and paid their fees before introductions and a trip briefing. We entered the Sanctuary through the secure double gate and proceeded across the dam to the Loop Track. We passed the...

Mt Angelus Summit in the Snow, Nelson Lakes NP, 22 August 2023

Finally the ducks came in a row and hohoho off to the snow we go. With MTC fellow Trampers we totaled eight, six from this side of the Whangamoas. Duckie one.. Weather was a hit. Two glorious days of sunshine and no to low winds. We left the hut at...

Larapinta trail, West MacDonnell National Park, NT, Australia, 26 Aug 2023

Four women gathered in Alice Springs to prepare for a 13 day tramp on the Larapinta trail. Astrid, Kathy and Debbie, new to Alice Springs, managed to fit in preparing the food drops AND have a 3 day sightseeing trip to Uluru and Kings Canyon, while...

Snow Skills at Robert Lodge, Nelson Lakes NP, 12 Aug 2023

A Beginner's Foray into Snow Skills with the Nelson Tramping Club Our group of 20 cheerful novice winter trampers gathered at Mt Robert carpark on a fine Saturday morning, ready to expand our snow skills under the guidance of our fearless leader and...

Anchorage Overnighter, Abel Tasman NP, 29 July 2023

As I drove away from Nelson, I felt a great sense of responsibility carrying four of the committee (one could argue the most important four) on a severe winter tramp. I had picked up three of the four from their house to minimise the chances of a...