Ben Nevis, Mt Richmond FP, 7 Aug 2022

9 trampers made it to the Ben Nevis car park. We set off about 9.15 from the car park, climbing steeply initially in open, recently planted forest before getting into the beech forest. We had morning tea in a sheltered grassy area before getting onto...

Winter Peak Ascent, Kahurangi NP, 26 Jun 2022

Wharepapa / Mt Arthur | Kahurangi National Park | 26 June 2022 (Matariki Weekend) Atrocious conditions postponed our planned Mt Fell to Mt Richmond traverse. So our illustrious leaders decided on an alternative destination: the familiar summit of Mount...

Hacket Browning, Mt Richmond FP, 24 Jul 2022

A good turnout of thirteen persons left the Badminton club carpark in three cars at around 08:30 and drove to the Aniseed valley carpark at the start of the Hacket Track. The weather was overcast and a bit chilly but not cold. After short introductions...

Wainui Hut Circuit, Abel Tasman NP, 19 Jun 2022

It was a rather chilly day, a small breeze gently swirling the crackling autumnal leaves. Life – seemingly taking a deep breath – was offering not much in the way of warmth and comfort. But for while the white blanket gently placed by the soft hands of...

Rocks Hut, Mt Richmond FP, 21 May 2022

A select 3 set off at 9am from the Maitai Dam carpark to walk to Rocks Hut for an overnight stay. The conditions were overcast initially, and we donned coats briefly for a shower while walking along the Maitai river, but it soon cleared and we were in...