| Sat 25th July - Sun 26th July Introduction to Snow Skills All Grant Christian 021 117 6921 Want to know how to stay safe on snow and ice? Join this trip to Ruapehu to learn how to travel safely in alpine terrain. Learn how to walk on snow, cut steps, use crampons and ice axe, and self-arrest. We also introduce an understanding of avalanche safety. This trip to Mt Ruapehu will only proceed if snow, avalanche and weather conditions are suitable. There is a chance of postponement to a later weekend. This trip is for members or intending members of PNTMC. Numbers are limited. You will have to pay for transport, accommodation and gear hire. Contact Grant ph 021 117 6921 or gpc374@gmail.com for further information. |
| Sun 26th July Mikimiki Tramway-Te Mara Loop Medium Adam Matich 022 358 8062 Best weather day (Saturday or Sunday). From the Kiriwhakapapa Roadend, starts off nice and easy along the old logging trmaway then we veer off to explore up the old ridge route to Te Mara peak. We come back down the Blue Range track. |
| Sat 8th August - Sun 9th August Snowballs at Sunrise Easy-Medium Anne Lawrence 027 450 4212 Best weather day trip. A classic winter trip in the Ruahines. The track up to Sunrise Hut is regarded as the popular "jewel in the crown" for the Hawkes Bay region, passing through tall rimu at the bottom to low monutain beech near the top. We may carry on to Armstrong Saddle for views to Mt Ruapehu. Depart Milverton Park at 7.30am. |
| Sun 23rd August Rangi Snowballs Easy Doug Strachan 06-353 6526 A favourite winter trip up to Rangiwahia Hut for some fun in the snow. Depart 8.00am Milverton Park. |
| Sat 5th September - Sun 6th September Snow skills 2 - Ropes & Anchors all Grant Christian 021 117 6921 An introduction to the skills for climbing on steeper slopes with ropes. Includes belaying, snow anchors, abseiling and roping up for glaciers. This trip to Mt Ruapehu will only proceed if snow, avalanche and weather conditions are suitable. There is a chance of postponement to a later weekend. This trip is for members or intending members of PNTMC. Numbers are limited. You will have to pay for transport, accommodation and gear hire. Contact Grant ph 021 117 6921 or gpc374@gmail.com for further information. |
| Sun 13th September Sheridan Creek Medium Richard Lockett 06 323 0948 Rescheduled from 29 March. Otaki Forks was the centre of a thriving timber industry. We will wade across the Waiotauru River to explore the old tramway and other logging relics up this side creek. Depart 8.00am Milverton Park. |
| Sat 19th September - Sun 20th September Turoa Girdlestone Climbing Technical Grant Christian 021 117 6921 Best weather day. A classic day out on the south side of Mt Ruapehu. |
| Sat 26th September Levin Trig by Moonlight Easy Kirstie Priddle 027 779 0738 We will go up the side track switchbacks, with an amazing view from the top. Bring something to share for supper at the top. Back down the logging road. Bring headlamp and warm clothes. Meet 6pm Milverton Park. |
| Sat 10th October Tongariro - Mangatepopo Loop Medium Warren Wheeler 06 356 1998 Best Weather Day Trip. There should be some snow still around but our route up the track to Tongariro and back down the Mangaetepopo Ridge will hopefully not be too technical, but crampons and ice axe advised. Depart 6.30am Milverton Park. |
| Sun 18th October Atene Skyline Medium/Fit Kirstie Priddle 027 779 0738 |
| Sun 25th October Hidden Lake Medium Adam Matich 022 358 8062 A Labour Day weekend Best Weather Day trip to visit this tiny lake on the rimu terrace upstream of Roaring Stag Lodge on the Ruamahanga River, eastern Tararuas behind Eketahuna. Might even be warm enough for a swim! |
| Sat 14th November Akatarawas - Orange Hut to Wainui Peak Medium Fit Adam Matich 022 358 8062 Best Weather Day. A range seldom visited by the club, we will visit Orange Hut and "bush-push" thru to Wainui Peak for a fun day out exploring. |
| Sun 15th November Mountain House Loop Easy-Medium Kirstie Priddle 027 779 0738 So good we're doing it again, this time in Spring. A delightful and varied trip. From Holdsworth carpark we take the Atiwhakatu Track along the river, then head up River Ridge track to find the old Mountain House site, ending up at the Mountain House Shelter on the Powell Hut Track. We loop back down via the Gentle Annie Track and Holdsworth Lookout Platform. Depart Milverton Park 7.30am. |
| Sat 21st November - Sun 22nd November Sayers Hut Medium Richard Lockett 06 323 0948 Recently upgraded, this is one of the oldest huts in the Tararua Forest Park, across the Waiohine River from Totara Flats Hut. |
| Sat 28th November - Sun 29th November Kapakapanui Hut Easy Graeme Curwen 027 391 2759 Rescheduled from 27-28 June. This loop track in the Tararua Ranges behind Waikanae takes us up to enjoy the goblin forest and our overnight stay at the large hut. Hopefully the weather and river levels will be better this time. |
| Sat 12th December - Sun 13th December Climie Loop Medium Adam Matich 022 358 8062 Overnight trip to escape the Xmas Rush. We head up Plateau Rd (Upper Hutt) to Climie on a "vehicle" track, backtrack a bit and make our way through the forest to the old Summit railway tunnel to camp for the night. Next day we make our way back via the Rail Trail and other tracks. Sounds good, you bet! |
| Sat 19th December - Sun 20th December Short Knights Easy-Medium Warren Wheeler 06 356 1998 Our classic Ruahine Pre-Xmas Trip to celebrate the Longest Day aka Shortest Night. Plan A is to take Shorts Track up to enjoy the sunset and camp at the tarns near Toka peak. Up for the Solstice Sunrise (almost) and brekkie before going back down via Knights Track. Option of a Medium Fit day trip. Depart Milverton Park on Saturday 2.30pm. |