Just about at Kime hut, perfect calm conditions and moonlight on the snow meant we didn't even need our torches!

Has everyone been good boys and girls?? If you have, or even (especially) if you've been naughty, you should celebrate by coming on MIDWINTER CHRISTMAS next weekend. You will be rewarded by midwinter christmas feasting, hot mulled wine, and fun playing in the snow. So sign up by following this link ...

Hi All, Our Alpine Instruction Course (AIC) is going to be held 25-27 June.  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 ...

Hey guys, I'll probably try and book transport for the South Island trip this week, so would be good to confirm numbers - currently I have signed up: Kieran PatonAnnabel BeattieMorgan SissonsDavid CoppackJess ClarkTomAnnikaFrancisWith Guy, Kate, Alyn and Eric as maybes. If you're name's not mentioned and you're keen to come please email me at ...

Hey guys, The week long midwinter trip to Lewis Pass in the South Island is coming up fast - just a month away! If you're interested please sign up soon so we can start sorting out transport - either by emailing me at patonomatic@gmail.com or by turning up to the Tuesday meeting and having a word. It's definitely one of the best tramps ...

Hey, so I'm planning to go catch up with that smelly girl who moved to Whakatane a while ago (I think her name was Annabel) by going for a tramp, climb or some other crazy adventure this weekend. Anyone else keen? There are various plans depending on the weather that go something like this: Weather good - perfect: go for a climb on ...

Hey, I'm heading down South with a mate, and plan to drive to Queenstown, does anyone need a ride?  Just give us around 50 dollars for gas as it will cost round 200 from picton to Wellington, we'll cover costs of getting the car across the straight. We can drop you off somewhere on the way no probs  give us a text on Sue 021 025 011 ...

A relaxing day out Summit Luncheon via Girdlestone and Tahurangi So after going to bed at 1.30 am Saturday Miles and I got up at 6 to do “Wake Up Call” on the south east face of Girdlestone (AI3 - Graham did the first ascent last year). When we got our first peak at it, it looked really thin. We decided to go have a closer look but the ...

The plan would be to drive to North Egmont Friday night and then camp in the shelter there and then head up to the summit early on Saturday have a play in the crater and then head over to Syme Hut for Saturday night and then down to Dawson Falls and along the plateau track back to North Egmont visitor centre on Sunday and then drive back to ...