First pinnacle rising on right, second pinnacle left and great pinnacle between them in the background.

Annabel conquers Girdlestone.

I always fancy the slap of leather on willow, but looking at this forecast the covers might be on the pitch by sunday morning, and it'll be cucumber sandwiches and tea in the Long Room. That's a real shame, especially as I am far too old for binge drinking.

Hi Guys,  As you probably know by now I'm all about getting up to the mountain on my days off and always looking for people to share the ride. I'm planning to go up on wed and thurs. This would be a perfect opportunity for anyone wanting to get some skiing/boarding done before snowcaving in the wknd. The plan is to head up early wed ...

Camping up near the NZ Alpine Club hut on Delta Ridge, Ruapehu

Recently, when Dan, Mark and I were playing about on Mt Ruapehu we clashed with the AUTC (Auckland University Tramping Club). to cut a long story short, they challenged us to a game of croquet on the summit plateau of Ruapehu. We have to show those jaffas who is in charge by DESTROYING them completely!!I thought this could tie in nicely with ...

Hi! Anyone keen on doing something after AIC? I'd like to go so much to Tongariro crossing, Mt. Ruapehu or Mt. Taranaki areas but would need some more experienced with me. I have winter tramping experience but not with the ice axe and crampons. It would be fun to practice those skills learned in the course. My friend might come as well and have a ...

The crumpled Rangitikei hill country towards Ruapehu