Hello, some of you may have heard that there is some quite classic climbing at Managatepopo in Tongariro National park.  I have certainly heard this rumour too.  So I have constructed a very loose plan to go to Mangatepopo this coming weekend 14/15 to do some climbing and have a go at some of those classic routes.  From what I have heard of Managatepopo the climbs are not all that difficult they are just really big and scary.  But of course this is all alleged as I have not actually been there.  I have however hit a couple of hurdles which I hope someone could help me out with.

I am wondering it there is anyone out there who

• Can lend me some trad gear (cams wires hexes etc)
• Wants to come along
• Has some experience in the area and more experience than me
• Has any words of wisdom

It is a very loose plan at the moment and even if it doesn’t happen this weekend, I would be really keen to make my way up there at some stage.

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Craig Scott