Club Trips

Dundas Loop 20-22 June 2014

achim — Mon, 09 Jun 2014 04:56:25 GMT

A medium fit trip to the alpine Northern Tararuas

Costs: 25NZD transport, food share, hut tickets

Time: Leaving Friday 20 June, 5:30PM - Coming back Sunday 22 June, evening (same year)

A tentative schedule:

Friday:
2.5 h drive to Putara Rd.
1 h shopping/fastfood
2 h walking to Roaring Stag

Saturday:
7 h Dundas Hut via
Cattle Ridge
↑ 1400 m ↓ 600m

Sunday:
8 h walk back via Herepai
↑ 1000 m ↓ 1400m
2.5 h drive back

(Paul and Alyn did this as an overnight trip in 2012, can't be that hard...)

Interested? Please contact me (email).

Trip this Weekend: Carkeek

achim — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 07:12:40 GMT

Ok, here comes the weekend thing:

The trip to Carkeek will be pretty much a copy of my last Carkeek weekend, we will do a maintenance trip to one of "our" huts. - But this time, we can take advantage of cleaned mattresses (thanks, Beth and Francis), clean walls, a big frying pan and heaps of firewood (thanks to all)... AND the track & marking has improved a lot (thanks, Kieran)! That will make the tramp easier!

In deed, Carkeek hut is in the very middle of the Tararuas, depending on the fitness, one needs 6 to 12 hours to get there.

On Friday (24.1.2014, leave at 5:30PM from Hunter Car Park), we will walk in from Holdsworth Lodge to Jumbo hut (that will safe us an uphill-slog on Saturday).

On Saturday we tramp to McGregor and drop (nearly literally) down into the Waiohine river. As we go we do some work on the track. For a change we splash along the river till we reach Park Forks. Then we climb up the Carkeek ridge, till we arrive at the very hut!

On Sunday we do the same backwards and finally rolling down the hill and along the Atiwhakatu river... Fish and Chips on the way back!!!

Recommended for medium (sore legs on Monday, but happy) or fitter people (no problem...)

historic hut (sites) trip

achim — Thu, 21 Nov 2013 07:23:47 GMT

Here is a first/rough version of this trip.

Friday: (22.11.2013) leaving at 6PM from Hunter Car Park to Waiohine Rd end, usual stop at supermarket, walk in to Cone hut and enjoy some candles. We could read some horror stories?!

Saturday: (22.11.2013) a mixture of swimming river crossing, searching for Allaway-Dickson Hut remnants (VUWTC hut from the 50s and 60s) roughly where the Block XVI track comes down. Walking over to the Totara Flats, e.g via Coal Creek Track or from Rees directly northwards, afternoon tea in Totara Flats and Sayers Hut, making a fire and enjoying the hut!

Sunday: (22.11.2013) Back via Waiohine and Ridge (fairly walkable) to the car.

That's a figure 8 tramp :-)

Fitness grade: medium (maybe the easy end of it), roughly 600 m uphill each day (incl Friday), and a bit off track.

Trip costs: 20 NZD for transport. Expenses for dinner on Sunday will be shared. Please bring your hut tickets/passes.

Some links:

http://www.topomap.co.nz/NZTopoMap/nz43557/Cone-Hut/Wellington

http://www.doc.govt.nz/conservation/historic/by-region/wairarapa/cone-hut/

http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-stay/backcountry-huts-by-region/wairarapa/wairarapa/sayers-hut/

The VUWTC own Tararua huts gallery: http://vuwtc.org.nz/cs/photos/tararua_huts/default.aspx

If you are interested, please contact Achim <dot> Gaedke <at> gmail <dot> com or o21o4994o2..

Watch out for some more details on this page.

Skyline tonight

craig — Wed, 31 Jul 2013 19:36:13 GMT

Hello everyone, here are the details for the skyline tonight. If you are keen to some along just show up - make sure you have the right gear though

Meet

5:20 (we will leave at 5:30) at the Seddon memorial in the botanic gardens (this is at the end of Kinross street and just before the Bolton street cemetery map and stuff below)

Bring

HEAD TORCH!!! (hand torch will do if you don’t have one)

Warm clothes

Rain coat

Snacks

Water

$$ for the train ride home later

Trip

We will walk up to Karori and start at the end of Hatton street then go along the skyline to Johnsonville. The trip is about 10km and I would expect that it will take between 2 – 3 hours (4 hours max).

So theme is kind of: “DOWN A DOUBLE DOWN THEN A DOUBLE BROWN” so if you are keen for that I can see this being amazing.

Craig

0210400989

MID WINTER II South island extravaganza

craig — Tue, 30 Jul 2013 20:17:58 GMT

There will be more information to come on this. But if you are keen to sign up:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1nEyPILQF9pGL7CB-cmBTXhxcKd0nFCOzrM8z6FWPI_M/viewform

This is trip is up to one week long and is in the south island in the second week of the uni holidays . There are going to be 3 options to choose from. Tramping, Climbing or ski touring. Tramping will be the primary trip and the others will happen if we get the numbers. The current plan for the tramping trip is Nelson lakes with a different trips for different finesses.

To come on the tramping trip you MUST have done Alpine Instruction Course / snow craft. You MUST have done a bit of tramping in New Zealand and preferably have come on a few club trip experience and have been on an. Have a talk to us if you are unsure

To come on the climbing trip you should be proficient at rock climbing and preferably have your own gear

The Ski touring trip is for people with significant experience only – you must have all your own gear for this

1st aid course still places available!

achim — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:04:39 GMT

One place is still available!

30NZD for student VUWTC members and 80NZD for non-student VUWTC members.

The course runs from 9:30 to 5:30 this Saturday and will give you a workplace first aid certificate.

If you are interested, please get in touch with me, Achim <dot> Gaedke <at> gmail <dot> com .

1st aid course, Saturday 25 May 2013

achim — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 21:18:32 GMT

Hi all!

VUWTC is running a 1st aid course (well with a little help from the Rec Centre and St John).
(a handout is here.) The hard facts first:

fabulous 80 NZD or less (see below)
on Saturday, 25 May 2013
from 9:30AM to 5:30PM
in the Yoga Room of the Rec Centre on Kelburn Campus

Please sign up using this form.

This course will cover units 26551 and 26552, that are the certificates your NZ employer will love!
(check out NZQA website or St John for details.)

Costs:

We've booked a full course (20 places) for us and are keen on getting it filled up soon. That's why we offer the course for soooo few bugs.
If you think, 80 NZD are too much for this, you are welcome to compare and tell us the result .

Depending on the success of a grant application the price likely to be reduced even more. You (being VUWTC member & student, details to be cleared) will get the reduction no matter when you've sign up.

Mukamuka stream loop, May 26th

achim — Tue, 21 May 2013 04:06:13 GMT

Good things should be repeated - last time this trip went out with Gina and 10 odd people in September 2012.

Signup form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ssjGlBOOpLIJCv5COvQjrj6nQU_KBGHi-wSGbnqlG1I/viewform

Summary:

● 4.5 km mainly flat, well formed track

● 3.5 km Orongorongo river bed

● 2.5 km uphill (440m altitude gain)

● lunch break@South Saddle (560m)

● 5.5km Mukamuka stream bed

● 11 km coastal track, 4WD

27 km day tramp

A short slide show is here: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B25y8tRCYw_dZVczTlVud0lXREU/edit?usp=sharing
(photos by Sergei M. - thanks a lot!)

(Fast/Fit groups might do a short run up to Mt Matthews... while the others have a break at South Saddle.)

Ruahines trip 19-21 April!

Kieran — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 04:27:35 GMT

Hey all, myself (Kieran) and Craig are running the club trip this weekend to the Ruahine Ranges. This is the next range north of the Tararuas, and in general is a bit more wild, rugged and adventurous - so more fun in other words!

Having said that we'll be trying to arrange groups to suit all levels, so there can be everything from a relaxed walk into a hut and out again on the tracks, to a full on keen trip across open mountain tops and down untracked rivers to get to some of the remoter parts (like Lake Colenso perhaps). Indicate your level of fitness/tramping experience on the sign up form appropriately - we'll go over these again at the meeting.

The exact routes will be a bit dependent on weather, but there's lots of options and plenty of cool little huts to aim for.

Since its a bit of a drive, we'll try and get away promptly on Friday evening at 5.30pm and we will be returning late on Sunday.

If you're keen to come, sign up online here http://vuwtc.org.nz/cs/content/TripSignUp.aspx or at the Tuesday meeting (7.30pm in AM103). Come along to the meeting to find out more or if you can't make it and have any questions email myself (patonomatic@gmail.com) or Craig (Craig.Scott@mbie.govt.nz).

If you can't make it for the whole weekend there will also be a daytrip going to the Catchpool Valley in the Orongorongos, just over the harbour from Wellington - again, come to the meeting to sign up and find out more.

Cheers!

a group leader for 3Kings needed!

achim — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 22:55:19 GMT

I'm short of one group leader from Friday to Sunday up to Tarn Ridge Hut.
see http://vuwtc.org.nz/cs/forums/thread/6514.aspx

It is either it is a Medium/Medium Easy group from Friday to Sunday or
a Medium/Medium Fit group which might also start on Saturday early morning or
a fit group doing whatever you want :-)

There are 14 people signed up, a range from Medium Easy to Fit people.

All groups should meet at Tarn Ridge hut (if the weather allows).

Can you help?

Cheers, Achim

Three Kings (Tararua Ranges) Weekend 12-14 April

achim — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 22:23:15 GMT

Please sign up using the form here and indicate (e.g via fitness level), which trip you prefer.
I'll come up with more infos and more definite plans on the meeting on Tuesday, April 9th.

A online Map is here - that will answer your questions on altitude and distance
(map reading will be a big topic on bush craft.)

Tarn Ridge Hut (1 ticket each): DOC description, Photo on VUWTC site
This dunny has the most beautiful view! More images here.

Another Ticket for Blue Range Hut (e.g see Dom's trip report)
Or just buy a hut pass (see discounts here).

Fuel/Transport Costs: about 20 NZD

Trip idea 1 (medium easy/medium):

Saturday: start early morning (pick up 8AM latest).
Drive to Masterton/Upper Plain road/The Pines
Walk to Mitre Flats Hut, have lunch/swim
Get up to Mitre (that's a climb!), get over Girdlestone to Tarn Ridge Hut
Have dinner, spend night there (meet the other group).

Sunday: Tramp over Three Kings (funny up and down!), Baldy (lunch)
Back to Mitre Flats (with a bush bash short cut (old track) or 'official' the track).
another break and swim... and finally back to the car.

This trip becomes truly medium easy when starting on Friday and going to Mitre Flats Hut (3 tickets) and Saturday over the Kings.

Trip idea 2 (medium fit/fit):

Friday: drive to Kirwhakapapa, tramp to Blue Range Hut

Saturday: Bush bash along Te Mare, Bruce Hill to Mitre Flats.
Up the Mid King Biv Spur (lunch somewhere there) to Mid-King Biv, (two of the) Three Kings to Tarn Ridge Hut.
Meet the other group.

Sunday: To Arete and via Bannister to Cow Saddle and out via Spur, Blue Range track
... or Pinnacle Spur/Arete Forks, Cow Creek Hut...

(For this trip I need some thinking about the Saturday/Sunday balance.)

Any questions?
Contact me at or ask me at the VUWTC meeting.

Tararuas

Andrew — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 07:22:05 GMT

Hi all,

I'm planning to go somewhere in the Tararuas this weekend. I haven't quite decided where, but if anybody is keen to join me, please let me know ASAP.

Eastern Tararuas 15th to 17th Feb

achim — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 03:36:16 GMT

Thinking/dreaming of two trips, both combining pools and (b)ridges in the north eastern Tararua ranges

Roaring Stag - Cattle Ridge - Dundas - Herepai Loop (somewhere between medium fit and fit)
Blue Range - (Cow Creek -) Cattle Ridge - Roaring Stag - Rumanahanga and back via Cow Saddle and Blue Range (medium fit)

The later has more swimming holes...

Both trips would leave Friday evening and involve a 2 hour drive and 1.5 to 2 hour walk after that (reads: we should be organized).

Send me a mail, if you are keen, let me know which one you prefer or ask questions.

See you on Tuesday!

Tubing the Waiohine

Kieran — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:15:54 GMT

So, I'm down on the summer calendar to organise a tubing trip down the Waiohine this weekend - I'm still very keen to run the trip at some stage, but am away down south this weekend and next, so will reschedule to a fine weekend in February!

The stretch I'm particularly interested in is an isolated bit of gorge between Mid Waiohine and Totara Flats. Some tubing/river experience would be helpful, as would a wetsuit. If you're interested let me know at patonomatic@gmail.com, and I'll send round an email in February before whichever weekend looks good!

Cheers!

A southern crossing day trip?

achim — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 04:52:42 GMT

Hi there!

Just got aware, that the southern crossing is on the calendar next weekend.
I'd love to do a day trip, preferably via Quoin Ridge. Anyone joining?

With another weekend trip group, we could organize a car swap.

Cheers, Achim

Christmas new year trip

craig — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 00:25:19 GMT

Just putting out this message out to gauge some interest in some summer adventures and lazing about (possibly more the latter) after christmas through the new year

Who out there is interested in doing something. Sort of on the suggestion list I have Northland, climbing in golden bay, climbing in Wanaka and the Catlins… Meow!

It you are keen for something, get in touch or we can have a chat at the Tuesday meeting

Boundary Stream trip 4th-6th January

Emma Bardsley — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 03:40:28 GMT

Hi guys, Christian is running the Boundary Stream trip 4th-6th of Jan and he needs to know numbers.

To arrange the camping opportunities in Boundary Stream he needs to know an approximate number of people that may want to come on the trip. It will be from 4/1 in the afternoon until the night of 6/1. So if you are keen please let him know ASAP i.e by next Monday the 17th:
>
> christian.meessen@gmail.com
>
> The notice won't tie you to the trip!

Tubing from Penn Creek

Kieran — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 23:41:50 GMT

Hi all, if anyone's keen to go tubing from Penn Creek down to Otaki Forks this weekend, let me know at the meeting tonight so I can sort out some tubes. You would need to bring your own wetsuit (or hire one from a local dive shop). Prior tubing experience not a necessity, but it helps if you're fairly comfortable in the water.

It's a bit of a walk in to the hut (about 4 hours) so I might aim to head in there Friday night (or at least up to Field), and then tube back down on Saturday and back to Wellington Saturday afternoon/evening.

Let me know if you're keen! Weather looks fantastic at this stage :)

Ruahine tramping this weekend?

Kieran — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 05:45:13 GMT

Hey guys, is anyone up for a tramp this weekend? I could be keen to get into the eastern Ruahines (as per the calendar), a relatively easy trip into Awatere, Happy Daze, Makaretu and Longview huts (or possibly a bigger loop to Leon Kinvig/Top Gorge if people were keen and weather good). Come along to the meeting tomorrow night at the Welsh Dragon if you're at all keen and let me know! Or email me at patonomatic@gmail,com if you can't make it to the meeting.

Cheers,

Kieran

Kaimanawas trip this weekend (16-18/Nov)

ManoelM — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 23:37:38 GMT

Hello my friendly tramping folks,

This weeeeeeekend we are planning a incursion to the Kaimanawa Range. The range is located in central north Is.
It's a nice area if you are keen to go to a new Forest Park.

The plan is roughly... We leave here on Friday, drive the whole way there and camp. On Saturday, we cross the range to Waipakihi hut and stay there for the night. Some nice dinner and beverages (hint hint) should gratify us after a 8 hour (ish) walk over the range. On Sunday, the way back is via the river in a nice walk out through a gorgeous landscape.

Plz contact me if you are interested on coming.

desorder at gmail dot com

021 169 2007

Cheers.

Miter peak

Ivan — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 21:01:09 GMT

Is anyone intrested in tramping this weekend? Probably miter peak done and a 1.5 day trip over either friday or saturday night.

A car would be needed for this so a contigency is probably somewhere in the orogarongas, where one can buss too.

Text or email me if you are intrested!

0277365421

unknownalteration@hotmail.com

Come along and find gnomes

People to lead trips over summer!

Andrew — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:18:42 GMT

Hi all, I'm in the process of putting together a calendar for summer, but I need to know who will be around to take trips, since I will be away for a reasonable amount of time. Also if there are any particular trips anyone wants on the calendar let me know.

My contact details are as follows:

e: andrew@glover.gen.nz

ph: 021661228

You can also reach me on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/andrew.glover1

Cheers,

Andrew

Tararua Trip this weekend...

achim — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 05:55:10 GMT

Hi there!

I'll run a medium - medium fit trip this weekend: The loop track from Otaki Forks, Waitewaewae Hut, Aokaparangi (Biv), Maungahuka Hut, Kime, Field Hut and back to Otaki Forks (this is clockwise, we might go the other way round...), see another post for more details .

This trip is only (upper end) medium because we walk on Friday for quite a while to stretch the loop over more than two days.

As metvuw promises better weather on Sunday, we might go clockwise and stay in Maungahuka Hut on Saturday... but we will see on Thursday.

The trip expenses are two hut tickets (or a hut pass), the share for the group dinner (Saturday evening) and 15 NZD for fuel.

Haurangi Trip 25-26 August

Pia — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 15:55:07 GMT

This weekend coming up I'm heading east to the Haurangi/Aorangi Range.

We'll leave Hunter Carpark at 8am Saturday morning
Get some group food on the way
Tramp about 12 or 16 km on Saturday
And Sunday will be about 14 or 10 km (depend on which hut we choose).

It's not flat - there will be up and down and lots of it. The trip will be classified as Medium.

If you're keen please fill out this form ;o)
The costs of the trip will be $20.

Looking forward to see you, It's gonna be a great trip, hopefully with some views of the Wairarapa and Palliser Bay.

Cheers, Pia

Trip this weekend

Mae — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 06:12:16 GMT

I'll be leaving tomorrow and heading up to Otaki Forks, staying in Field for the night and walking further up past Kime on Saturday. Will be home Saturday night. Possibly have a spare seat or two in my car at this stage so if you are keen let me know! (email or text me).

Cheers

Mae