Hello,  I am running a trip up Mt. Taranaki this weekend. Plan is: Friday: meet hunter car park 5;30pm (or whenever works for people) and drive to the Taranaki ski field Saturday: walk to the summit, spend the night on the summit Sunday: walk down and get home There will be an opportunity for ice climbing at the summit for those who are ...

Taranaki this weekend!!   Will be awesome - an absolutely beautifull mountain, fabulous views, and some ice on the top for those who are keen! :)  This is a basic mountaineering trip ie there is snow all the way, and it is steep and exposed in places. That means that you need to be comfortable walking in crampons and self ...