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Re: Easter weekend.

ManoelM — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 22:17:10 GMT

Hello all,

Things are falling in place...

Destination Kahurangi National Park and have a wander around Mt Owen Area. Ferry details can be found above and we now have 9 names down.

Plan is to drive up to the Roadend when we get there and overnight at the shelter. On Friday, we head to Granity Pass hut. On Saturday we wander around Mt. Owen and head to Branch creek hut. On Sunday we start to head back to the car. Monday is a leisure day back to the car, and driving back to Picton. We can stop in Bleheim on the way back for some coffee if we leave in a good time.

At this point, cost would be around $100 plus Ferry tickets. Costs include car hire, petrol, group food for dinners

Ferry tickets on the way back is still available and tickets going only in the next Ferry. If you prefer, You can try to fly down to Nelson and we can manage to pick you up on the way.

Contact details are also in one of the posts above.

Cheers people.

Re: Easter weekend.

ManoelM — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 19:18:10 GMT

Two seats available. :)

Re: Easter weekend.

ManoelM — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 18:30:05 GMT

Also, a detail... ferry is interisland. :)

MM.

Easter weekend.

ManoelM — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 17:09:40 GMT

Hello tamping people.

I've got ferry tickets to South Island leaving here on 28/mar (6.25PM) and coming back on the 1st/Apr (10.25PM).

We have no plans just yet but it's good to have tickets beforehand . Plan is to hire a car down there as it's cheaper than crossing one. General costs can vary a bit depending on number of people but I would say it would be around $50-$70 (to cover car and petrol) plus ferry tickets.

Three spaces left in the car. So please contact me if you're keen to come so we can sort a plan that suits everybody.

desorder at gmail dot com

021 169 2007

Cheers.

Re: Kaimanawas trip this weekend (16-18/Nov)

ManoelM — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 21:42:59 GMT

Hello people,

Due to the state of the weather this weekend, we will need to postpone this trip. I will keep the post updated about happenings this weekend.

Cheers.

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.

AIC - Alpine Instruction Course 30/Jun-1/Jul

ManoelM — Sat, 16 Jun 2012 03:28:59 GMT

Hi All,

Our Alpine Instruction Course (AIC) is going to be held 30/Jun-1/Jul. AIC is where we teach the basics of how to tramp in winter and alpine conditions. We cover walking on snow, how to use crampons and ice axe for walking in the mountains and how to self arrest if you fall over in the snow.

If you are coming on the mid winter trip, then you should come to AIC to learn the basics of how to handle yourself in the mountains. Also open to those interested in winter tramping, climbing or just having a good time! Limited places though so be in quick.

To sign up to the trip please enter your details here http://vuwtc.org.nz/cs/content/TripSignUp.aspx and we will email you further info during the week before the trip.

We will meet at 5pm on Friday night at Hunter Carpark and come back on Sunday night. On Friday we will camp at the bottom of Mt Ruapehu, while on Saturday we will stay at the Auckland Tramping Club lodge. The cost of the trip is $70.

There is no fitness level required for this trip as we will remain on the ski field. While being an instructional weekend, it is also one of the more social trips of the year.

Gear required:

Your normal tramping gear, over trousers, gloves, sunglasses, helmet, tramping boots with stiff soles (required for crampons), make sure you have plenty of warm clothing as there will be some standing around during instruction.

Tramping club will be providing ice axes and crampoms for the weekend and we have space constrainsts so if you are planning to come, please let us know as soon as possible. :)

Gear List: http://vuwtc.org.nz/cs/content/gear.aspx

For any questions, please post a reply to this forum or contact me @ desorder at gmail dot com or turn up to one of the regular Tuesday meetings at the Welsh Dragon Bar, between Kent and Cambridge Terraces.

Thanks,

Re: Bush Ball this weekend!

ManoelM — Sat, 19 May 2012 05:17:30 GMT

Hello,

I will leaving our beautiful Welly around 3PM. I will be getting back on Sunday early as I need to be back around midday.

Let me know if you'd like a ride.

desorder at gmail dot com

021 169 2007

Cheers

MM.

Re: Gourmet 5th - 6th May

ManoelM — Fri, 04 May 2012 06:42:46 GMT

I usually go for the easy and quick. When tramping, my recipes are the same, mince and mashed potatoes, sausage and mashed potatoes, steak and mashed potatoes.

Mashed potatoes come in instant packs and it's quick to make. Add butter, hot water and milk power... voila... the dinner is ready.

However, for a gourmet recipe, we don't need a lot but creativity.

Think about everything you can use to make an easy recipe... Couscous, rice, seasonings of all types, sauces.
Now think what you can do easily and quickly.
Couscous with some spices, tuna with a nice sauce.
Or maybe, we could try a non-oven version of shepards pie.
Sausage cassarole, so we can use those pre cooked sausage and short the cooking time.

Vegetarian?!? Heaps SE Asia dishes... Have a look at the nepali recipes or indian recipes.

The gourmet trip is more than a tramping trip, it's a group exercise...
Start a discussion with your group about what the group can prepare.
Be creative. Believe me, it's a lot of fun. :)

Bushcraft I (28-29 Apr)

ManoelM — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 17:06:13 GMT

Hello all,

This weekend, we are going to run Bushcraft.

The plan is to go to Otaki raod end, set a camp site 30 minutes walking form the carpark and learn and practice some bushcraft skills.

This weekend, we will be focusing on Navigation but some other skill will be covered such as river traveling and how to sort flys.

We are leaving Wellington on Saturday morning and heading off to Otaki.
During the afternoon, we will be learning about some bushcraft skills and practicing them.
We will be fly camping on Saturday night.
On Sunday, we are going for a walk around the area to practice some of the skills showed and heading back to Welly. Plz expect to be back around 3 to 5 PM.

Details.
Meeting @hunter carpark @9 AM.
Costs for the trip is $15.
Contact desorder at gmail dot com
021 169 2007

Cheers.