Hey everyone,

just thought I’d put out a possible plan for those that expressed interest in the weekend (and some who didn’t but might be keen).

It would be cool to go up from Turoa I reckon, both cause the weathers supposed to be better in the east (less wind) and we hardly ever go from there! I’m intending to go up on Friday with Craig R for skiing, but he has to come back to Welly for the weekend so I might just bivy out up the mountain somewhere and meet you guys on Saturday.

I think we have confirmed so far:

Annabel

Andrew

Jason

Alyn

Jess

Richie & Hannah maybe?

Anyone else keen?

Plan:

Drive up Friday night and camp in Ohakune.

On Saturday wander up skifield (Annabel and I can take packs on lifts), then head across a couple of ridges to the Wahianoa glacier on the east side to camp (should be nice and sheltered).

On Saturday afternoon (or Sunday when weather looks best) wander up round the summit regions (Mitre Peak, Tahurangi) to get nice views of the crater lake, etc. Maybe some people could go climb something interesting on Girdlestone if can be bothered carrying ropes and all (let me know if anyones keen for this – otherwise I might travel light and take ski touring gear).

Then come back down.

Any steep stuff would be purely voluntary for those so inclined J