for the notorious topic, which is always discussed between Field and Kime hut see here: (Copied text over from stuff website) Lost: how tramp turned to tragedy BY NIKKI MACDONALD Winter 2009. The frozen bodies of Te Papa boss Seddon Bennington and his friend Rosie Jackson are found on an exposed ridge. ...

Hi Everyone The first alpine instruction course is happening on Mt Ruapehu this weekend 20-22 June. The course will cover walking in snow, use of crampons and an ice axe and general alpine safety. For all those who signed up, you should've or will be contacted asking to confirm and pay the trip cost of $60 at this Tuesday's meeting ...

Hi Everyone  With ANZAC Day on Friday this weekend is a 3 day weekend and an opportunity to get well into the Tararuas. There's a range of options, and the grade of trip will depend on sign ups.  Options could include a Carkeek attempt, including a stop at the recently improved Dorset Ridge hut and Arete forks, or an ...

Hey everyone, This weekend is Bushcraft, a chance to get out into the hills and learn a whole load of skills that will come in handy whereever and whenever you happen to be in the hills again! This includes using maps, compasses and the terrain to navigate and route find, learning how to cross rivers safely, be comfortable at camp (light cookers, ...

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