Otaki Forks to Elder to Ngatiawa Forks

Day One (14th)

We'll meet at the train station Friday night at 5.45 pm where we'll make sure everyone has the gear - if you've forgotten something important you might not be able to come. We'll be walking up to Feild hut and staying there just to cut some climbing off the second day.

Day Two (15th) Otaki Forks to Elder hut via Mt Hector 10-12 hours

We'll be aiming to be on the track by 7am 

Forks to Felid to Kime to Aston to Elder. We'll stop ever hour or so for a short break and have a slightly longer one for lunch

Day Three (16th) Elder to Ngatiawa Forks 11-13 hours

We'll be aiming to be on the track by 7am 

Elder to Renata to Maymorn to Ngatiawa Forks

Food

Please bring two lunches and lots of snacks.

I'll be providing oats for breakfast and some sort of vegetarian dinner.

If you are planning on bringing your own food please get in touch with me.

Transport

I don't have a car so I'll be taking the train but if you are keen to come that would be amazing.

Gear

Normal overnight stuff - have a look at the list online. 

Make sure you have lots of warm stuff and an emergency shelter of some sort. (I have the SOL Bivi which was $35)

Snow gear - ice axe, crampons, gators, overtrousers (Weather dependant)

Some of this can be borrowed from the club

The cost

$26 for the train (or gas money depending)

$10 for food which will go to me (anything I don't use I'll refund to you)

$10 for two standard hut tickets (I'll buy these for everyone. If you already have some let me know and I won't get them for you)

Other things

Elder hut only has 4 bunks but I've set the limit at 6, including myself, so be prepared to get friendly.

This is a Medium-Fit/Fit tramp. We'll be going a long way and having long days but the pace won't be super fast. 

If you want to contact me you can do it via Facebook, email (hazelmeehan123@gmail.com) or give me a ring/text (0220815912)