Kill Devil Track to Riordan’s Hut, Kahurangi NP, 11 Sep 2022

The persistent wet weather of 2022 not only disrupted planned trips, but also impacted trips due to damaged tracks being closed. Such was the fate of the listed Wakamarina Walkthru- the track had been damaged during Nelson’s ‘Flood” storm. After a...

Snow Skills on Robert Ridge, Nelson Lakes NP, 4 Sep 2022

Another chance to sharpen up the ice axes and the crampons on one of Debbie’s highly organised snow days on Robert Ridge, Nelson Lakes National Park. I had already missed out on another ‘walk in the snow’ with the same destination, so this time I...

Paddy’s Track loop, Nelson Lakes NP, 28 Aug 2022

Five members and 2 visitors set forth up the Pinchgut in cool and partly cloudy conditions with a light breeze; just perfect! After recharging at Relax Shelter, we continued along Robert Ridge to above the ski lodges, crossing a few small snow patches,...

Separation Point circuit, Abel Tasman NP, 14 Aug 2022

Who is the idiot that dreams up these long day trips in the middle of winter! Well, after some defections, a group of 7 registered for this trip. We waved goodbye at Richmond to the popup party going to Mt Arthur and headed to Golden Bay in two...

Mt Robert Walk on the Snow, Nelson Lakes NP, 31 Jul 2022

Given the rainy winter we have had, and the large number of cancelled trips, it seemed like wishful thinking that this trip would go ahead, particularly given the precarious forecast with a storm system coming through the night before. However, leader...