This weekend we have the first regular weekend tramp of the 2009 calendar. Its a trip to check out the recent work done on one of the older huts in the Tararua ranges, Dorset Ridge hut, a standard forest service hut just off the tops on Dorset Ridge.

To get there involves about an 800m-1000m climb above the bushline and along the tops for a while. There may also be an easier trip/route that may or may not get to the hut but other huts in the area. The trip will therefore be harder than Freshers and will involve about 6-10 hours walking per day and a few hours walking on Friday night depending on level of trip. 

The trip will also be a good warm up for the longer Easter trip.

We would be leaving Wellington on Friday night about 6pm and back in town Sunday night.

Cost would be about $15 per person. You will also need to bring along something for a group meal on Saturday night as well as most or all of the gear on our gear list.

More details and a sign up sheet will be at Tuesday's meeting.