> Plan A is to go to a slightly different road end walk in to Harris Creek Hut on Friday   Be sure to take a fly as Harris Ck got pulled out in 2001 :)

Its worth checking out whether they are looking for a one off trip or an ongoing committment, as it varies.  The one we did in Kaimanawas for TNHS was a onecer, and hey will probably be doing the same thing this summer.  Also DoC has heaps of volunteer work from November to March, usually a week at a time.  I can definitely ...

Hi there.  Calling all outdoors enthusiasts.  Here's an opportunity not to be missed. This weekend is the NZ Rogaine champs, its up in Taupo.  My partner has pulled out sick so I'm stranded, no one to go to the dance with as it were... 29yo man seeking partner of either sex for long runs by moonlight... that sorta thing. Anyway, ...

... if so, then come along on tuesday and I'll show a few photos from the Arthurs Pass area to pique your interest in the mid year trip. I've got a smattering of photos from about a dozen trips there, north/south/east west of the park and two mid winter trips. From easy valley wanderings to climbing some of the pointier hills.  ...

I'd thoroughly recommend this to anyone keen to get into more endurance orientated things.  On that note there is a 24hr rogaine coming up in Taupo if the City Safari whets your appetite.

When and where:  Thursday 15th May 7.30 to 9.30 pm at the Tararua Tramping Clubrooms in Moncreif St Mt Victoria. Cost:  Gold coin donation – proceeds go to the Wellington Ridge Runners Oxfam 100km charity walk. Format:  Talk from 8 different speakers followed by questions.  Finish up with light refreshmentsThe ...

Slopes on the L drop into the Moeraki, on the r is Zelian Creek which goes into the Clark

Strauchon is at right with Brodrick pass below, Cresswicke flat is the big flat on the TL of the Landsborough

Trampers climbing the slopes of the Solution Range above the Landsborough

Mt McCullaugh (l) and Hooker (r) in background