Good to hear about old times! We had a similar experience in Jumbo, thinking people might be impressed with where we'd come from. It probably went nothing like this, but its the impression I got: ''Ohau, where's that?'' ''So you came across the tops from Holdsworth? That's pretty extreme in this weather.'' ''Carkeek? Thats nice...''

Hey, I'm selling my Macpac Epic sleeping bag - here's the link to the trademe auction in case anyone's interested: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Sports/Camping-outdoors/Sleeping-bags/Down-bags/auction-198834930.htm Cheers!

Its been quite a while since the club has got a Carkeek picnic away - me and Hazel gave it a go on Saturday and this is how it went (from digital camera record):0500   Leave Poads Road0537   Into Ohau River0609   Fx with North Ohau0700   South Ohau Hut0800   Te Matawai Hut0840   ...

We did it!

Hey people, I've got a vague crazy idea of doing a Carkeek picnic this weekend, probably on Saturday. For the uninformed, this involves a one day crossing of the Tararuas via Carkeek Hut in the middle and will definetely be more of a running trip... probably best with 2-3 people though can always have a couple of groups if more are keen. ...

In fact might be looking at earlier in February as it suits Steve better...

Hey guys, I heard back from Splash Gordon and they say that if we can get 6 people they will do the course for $354 pp with all gear hire included except gloves (they sell them for $59 but I got some a while ago much cheaper from a place in christchurch). This sounds like a great deal, but we'd need 2-3 more people so please ask around and ...

Hey people, I am thinking of doing a Scuba Diving course (PADI Open Water) in February before I go overseas in March, so I can go diving in cool places like Thailand! So just wondering if anyone else out there is keen to learn? I heard a rumour that a Steve and a Natalie might be interested, but anyone else? If we guarantee 5-6 people ...

Oh yeah, and petrol should be about $10 each for my car at least (its about 300km return according to google maps) so please bring this along too :)

That was Adam btw   Kieran