Trips currently away
Organisers:
Nicholas Jones
Neve Hopman
honestly don't know how to describe this. basically its a short mtb course, and you have 30-60 minutes to do as many laps as possible. The 2023 Hutt series hasn't been released yet but will post more details on here when it gets released. Hven't done the series myself but it looks cool.
check the link below for more details on cyclocross and the hutt series:
https://www.huttcross.co.nz/coming-soon-01
1 people attending this trip.
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Helena M McLachlan
Upcoming trips
Organisers:
Chris Russell
Colan Balkwill
Every year we like to head up Mt Ruapehu & learn a bit about alpine hiking.
We learn how to use an ice axe, crampons & some info about safety in winter conditions.
We stay at the TTC Lodge on the mountain, which is one of the most incredible places to watch the sunrise & sunset.
You must have boots that are compatible with crampons (at least a 3/4shank).
We will discuss this at a meeting in June, but if you're super keen & want to make sure your boots are good enough then talk to someone on the committee or bring them to a meeting!
On Friday evening we will meet at the gear shed to sus ourselves out, then start driving North.
Bulls is about halfway & has a bangin' curry spot so maybe pop in for dins on the way, or elsewhere (up to your driver really)
Should hopefully get to Ruapehu before midnight, then we have to walk about 20min from the carpark to the lodge.
Saturday morning we will rise at a reasonable hour & sort the day's gameplan.
We will split into groups all with a somewhat experienced leader & possibly a co-leader who will be instructing.
Spend the day on the mountain learning the skills, & checking out some cool scenery.
Head back down to the lodge for a mean feed & a bit of socialising.
Sunday morning we have to tidy up the lodge but otherwise we can decide what we want to do.
There's potential for extreme things like more snow stuff, or maybe a trip to the hotpools or other locations on the way home.
A comprehensive list will be sent out to those attending, but here's a rough outline of the kind of gear you need:
Waterproof jacket, pants & gloves
Prob gaiters if you don't want snow in your boots
Boots that are compatible with crampons
Sleeping bag
Warm clothes - thermals, fleece etc
Headtorch
VUWTC will supply helmets, ice axe & crampons
Cost will be calculated depending on fuel prices & cost of the lodge, but expect between $100 - $150
(you also must pay this fee before the trip or else your place will be given to someone else)
((also anyone bringing a car will pay a bit less for fuel than non-drivers))
Due to the popularity of this trip it will not be FIFS - priority will be given to members that are currently active in the club (coming to meetings/going on trips) & wanting to go on MidWinter
There are 32 bunks in the lodge so that will be the trip capacity. Feel free to sign up to the waitlist though!
There will probably be a snowcraft 2 later in the year for anyone those that miss out, but crampon/axe experience is required for MidWinter
*I shamelessly copy and pasted all of this from Kathleen's 2022 trip #plagiarism
Avalanche stuff - If you're doing snowcraft or midwinter you should probably take this course:)
https://rise.articulate.com/share/E8y2HjI41iXpw2R3LR8EhkzonCgW5b8O#
New Zealand avalanche forecasts:
https://www.avalanche.net.nz/education/online-avalanche-course/
32 people attending this trip.
Colan's car
Participants
Colan Balkwill
Tuscany King
Amon Carter
Neve Hopman
Chris's car
Participants
Chris Russell
Zita Keller
Lottie Stevenson
William Munn
Ira's car
Participants
Jack Huygens
Lewis Thomson
Ira Griffen
Tommy Thomson
James' car
Participants
Harry Smith
Alexander Mattin
James Sales
Anthony Baker
Maia's car
Participants
Angélique Marck
Bridget Bewick
Maia Vieregg
Natalie's car
Participants
Natalie Stewart
Kanoa Woollams
Takuma Ohashi
Wyatt Hart
Nick's car
Participants
Helena M McLachlan
Meike Pummer
Rowan's car
Participants
Bella Gould
Rowan Powell
Taralee Harvey-Brown
Bryn's car
Participants
Bryn Thompson
Kate Morris
Hannah Murphy
Jessie M-S
Organiser:
Kate Morris
Help the Kelburn Conservation Network to restore Pukehinau reserve!
Meet on the back lawn of 22 Hadfield Tce by 2pm, spend a couple of hours weeding/planting, and have a cup of tea and some baking afterwards. Super chill, everyone welcome.
10 people attending this trip.
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Participants
Kate Morris
Lottie Stevenson
Justin Atkinson
Angélique Marck
William Munn
Alex Paterson
Eilish Baine
Frank Mackenzie
Laura Allen
Natalie Stewart
Organiser:
Chris Russell
Something pretty chill because I'm still waiting for my knee to heal. Looks like a cute hut in the ruahines to explore. This does mean it's gonna be a ~3h drive. It will be BYO food. We are going up the stream way not the DOC track way (although the stream way seems to be a popular route). We have a gear list if you're unsure of what to bring, or you can just ask me! https://www.vuwtc.org.nz/resources/gear-list
4 people attending this trip.
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Participants
Chris Russell
Alex Auty
Jack Huygens
Daniel Hunsche
Organisers:
Tommy Thomson
Lewis Thomson
Neil Forks Hut.
Saturday/Sunday overnight trip.
Plan: From waohine road we walk over cone, maybe via a fun side spur. From Cone it's up to Neil and down the 'infamous' spur to Neil Forks Hut. Lovely and cosy. Then back to the Waiohine valley the next day.
^ This could be you! ^
3 people attending this trip.
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Participants
Lochie Montgomerie
Lewis Thomson
Tommy Thomson
Recent trips
Organisers:
Bryn Thompson
Meike Pummer
*More drivers needed to get people to the trail, More People = More Cheese :))
Wine & cheese most likley at Waiopehu hut (Tho hut still subject to change)
Aim of the game is that we head up to a nifty hut with a neat view or in a pretty spot. Sit down with cheese, crackers, and wine, and have the fanciest feed out in the ranges. Depending on weather and hut, canvasses and paints will be brought so that we can capture the killer view, or even do some beautiful still life artworks of our majestic feast.
Every participant MUST BRING:
1xCheese
1xCrackers
1xWine (And a cup)
Lets make a killer charcuterie board
Due to the hubub of this trip having lots of signups already (And becasue we will be getting canvasas and paints) You will need to talk to Bryn or Meike at one of the Tue tramping meetings to get moved off the waitlist. People with their own paint brushed and paints are very welcome!
If weather is bad, the trip will be postponed till the weekend after.
Besides all that, standard stuff. Bring a sleeping bag and food lol.
(Also a sleeping mat may be advised, as this hut can be busy)
12 people attending this trip.
Bryns Car
Participants
Bryn Thompson
Hannah Murphy
David Shapiro
Skye Thomson
Car #2
Participants
Gaia Bishop
Kay Kent
Satya Sandeep Sistla
Helena Whiteford
Solo Drivers
Participants
Wyatt Hart
Gijs Ebbers
Snigdha's Car
Participants
Snigdha Mundra
rachel correa
Organiser:
Meike Pummer
It's holidays now so this may not happen every week as will be away for parts but,
THIS WEEK, climbing is ON! I will try and organise some transport (if you have a car please bring it) otherwise we may be hopping on the train.
Be at Hunter Carpark at 6pm!
Climbing gym costs $16 including shoe hire.
Climbing is open to everyone, whether you have experience or not. Climbing in the gym is the best way to get prepared to climb outdoors when the weather is nice!
Any queries txt (0221013920) or email me (meikepnz@gmail.com)
cheers,
Meike.
8 people attending this trip.
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Participants
Patrick Horn
Nathan Cobbald
Hailiang LI
Meike Pummer
Willa McLachlan
Brooke Carpenter
Nicholas Jones
Thomas Aitken