Travis Gloyn Michael Instone (Scribe) We had a plan to climb Mt Aspiring, the “Matterhorn” of the Southern Hemisphere.  It took a bit of negotiation to decide on a date.  Eventually we found that we both had time during Christmas, when we would attempt the Northwest Ridge of Mt Aspiring. We arrived at Wellington Airport for a 12.15 ...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/sports/camping-outdoors/climbing-adventure/climbing-shoes-accessories/auction-449075855.htm Someone in New Plymouth is selling plastic alpine boots on trade me.  The bid is low at the moment, so could be a cheap pair of boots for winter.   Mike    

Rak Hop – This Saturday   For those interested in spending a day honing rock skills for a late summer/early autumn assault on some central Darrans test piece, this year’s Wellington leg of the NBS will be held at Turakirae Head on Saturday. Registration starts at 9am, climbing starts at 10am. There are expert, endurance and junior ...

Anyone keen to climb this weekend that isn't going to Nelson Lakes?  It will be a long weekend this coming weekend, so the perfect opportunity to go to either Kawakawa Bay, Whanganui Bay, Mangaokewa or even Ruapehu.   Let me know if you're keen.   Mike   

Terra is in town at the moment and Jeremy has a new deck, so we are going to have a BBQ on Thursday night from 7.30 onwards. Bring whatever you want to eat and whatever you want to drink. 4 Natalie Way Karori.    Mikey  

Isabella Dobija Jack Nixon Josie Broadbent Tenzin Heatherbell Shawn Johnson Jukka Saarelma Chris Bruniges Antoine Moinet (from France) Michael Instone  (Scribe)   This was a trip organised in traditional style – at the last minute!  Not realising that it had been taken off the calendar (I was chief guide this year!), and ...

New Years will be at Golden Bay!  We will be camping at Hang Dog, just out of Takaka.  Craig will be taking a car across the strait on boxing day, so let him know if you want a ride.  The main theme of the trip is climbing, but if you are not a climber, don't let that put you off.  We can teach you to climb and if you don't ...

A group of us are climbing at Whanganui Bay this weekend.  No previous experience needed, so if you are not going to Cape Palliser this weekend and are keen, let either me or Tenzin know.  We will leave on Friday night and come back Sunday night.  Meeting at Hunter Carpark at 5.30pm.  Tenzin's email address: ...

Anyone keen to climb tomorrow (Sunday) at Hangdog?

Hut bagging is this coming weekend.  Let me know if you are keen!   Mike