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POSTPONED - dates now confirmed!

This will be a great mission to explore some tops on the eastern tararuas and bag 2 of the tararua's 6 (official) bivvies. We will also go check out the broken axe pinnacles which should be quite cool.

This is a decent few days walking with a bit of weather-dependent off-track tops travel, so strong fitness and experience is required.

Day 1: Holdsworth carpark to mid king biv via atiwhakatu hut

Day 2: mid king biv to mcgregor biv via broken axe pinnacles

Day 3: mcgregor biv to holdworth carpark via jumbo

As per usual with the Tararuas, the weather is super unpredictable, so if we don't deem it wise to head up onto the tops, we will head to mid king biv via the barton track to stay below the bushline and then head out the same way as a 2-day trip.

Gear needed:

Standard tramping stuff

Tents - we will be borrowing 1 or 2 from the club just in case the biv/s are full!

Don't forget your headtorch! We may be walking in the dark a bit.

Gaiters wouldn't go amiss for this trip - lots of leatherwood and spaniards around mid king!

Food: I will sus 2x dinners, please bring 2x breakfasts and 3x lunches, and snacks!

Cost: fees for this trip go towards dinner and petrol.

Tommy Bollinger
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TL; DR: We are having a bonfire night, and we are aiming to hike, walk, or run 1000km to raise 5000NZD for Movember, a mental health charity. We are also participating in growing a Mo! 

As a group of Trampers, we want to raise awareness for those going through mental health difficulties. We want our group to feel like a safe space for all those involved, and for our men to feel supported and that we have their back. Especially in the context of Aotearoa, we know that loneliness and health statistics are particularly low, which is why its so important that we come together and raise funds for this cause.

Nature and the great outdoors are fundamental to our members and us; we know that it helps us stay connected, present, and battle the blues when things become heavier than our packs! Because of this, we want to get our members and community outdoors. We want to get 60km worth of hiking done, for the 60 men lost to suicide every hour, alongside a group bonfire and cold swim to get everyone together

Here is our official Movember page: "VUWTC Movember Website". Make sure to make an account, post a photo, and set your own goals for Movember!

Collectively, we are trying to raise 5000 NZD and hike, walk, or run 5000km in support of the cause.

For those who can grow facial hair, we would like to make a collage of a before and after of the growth to put on our Instagram to promote the charity. It's a great chance to bring out your inner bushman! Send in those photos on Instagram :)

The Event:

We are going to do a bonfire at Princess Beach at around 5 pm. Feel free to bring your friends and family. Before arriving, we may do a run, but that is TBD.

Hazel Murray
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I recently got a slackline & have been teaching myself how to walk on it! I’m still a complete beginner- and would love for anyone at any level to come practice with me, absolutely no experience needed (:

Super chill vibes— bring your picnic blankets, hammocks, snacks, friends, or any sort of park games/activities! 

Assuming the weathers good I'll set up the slackline at noon at the Botanical Gardens (will update with exact location later) and we can keep it up as long as people feel like staying & hanging out. 

Alex Kajitani- 022 647 8836

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Paekākāriki Escarpment Track on Kāpiti Coast – WellingtonNZ

A trip perfect for anyone and everyone! We will be catching the train up to Pukerua Bay, from there you can take your pick of running, or walking the track! Once we reach Paekakariki we will all regroup, hang out at the cafe and maybe even hit the beach for a swim. Then all bundle back on the train from Paekakariki into Wellington

 

Public Transport Special!

Meeting at 8:30 at Wellington Station we will catch the Kapiti Line train, departing at 8:44am, and ride up to Pukerua Bay. Everyone heads off in two groups, one running, one walking, whatever you feel like is great! At the end of the trail we will all meet back up and hopefully enjoy some sun in Pae before travelling back to Wellington on the train.

What to bring!

Nice active-wear, a backpack, warm layer + windbreaker, sunhat, lunch/snacks, water (1L+), money + snapper for trains and cafe food etc.

About the track

Distance: 9.31km   Walking time (overestimate probably): 3-4h 

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Cost: Bring a topped up snapper and a bit of money for something from the cafe at the end

Megan Kelly

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Cheeky 4h walk in from Putara Road end to Roaring Stag Hut, high chance of river swim in case of brilliant weather. If we get to Roaring Stag Hut and still feel great we also have the option to head up the hill to Cattle Ridge Hut, a neat 5 bunker! Next day head back out to Putara Road end and wander home, for sure stopping for some Real Fruit Ice Cream goodness along the way!

Roaring Stag Hut: Tararua Forest Park, Wairarapa region

Day 1: Meet 7:45am at Hunter Carpark, get any gear out from gear shed, divvy up group food, etc. On road by 8:15. Drive to Putara Road end. Walk into Roaring Stag Hut. If by this point we are feeling great and want to suffer our way up to Cattle Ridge Hut we can! Stay night at either hut, playing cards, enjoying a bevvy or two, blah blah sleep blah.

Day 2: Have an explore around the hut potentially?? If we stay the night at Cattle Ridge I would love to head south down Cattle Ridge to check out a tarn. After that pack up and head back out to the cars, cruise back to Welly!

 

Experience: This trip will is not suitable for beginners but is great for everyone else

This trip limited at 10 but 5 of us will need to be in tents if we do go up to Cattle Ridge, so let me know in the signups if you're keen to tent/own a tent!

What to bring:

 Standard Overnight Gear (Gear List Link), Sleeping mat if in a tent, Cooker if you have one.

– Don't Forget!! –  1.5-2L Water, TOILET PAPER, Headtorch, First Aid Kit

1 Standard Hut Ticket (Hut Ticket Retailers)

Food

Lunch x2, Breakfast x1, snacks/dessert to share!

I will sort dinner, which will be a very very yummy Nachos

 

Megan Kelly

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Climbing season is upon us!

This will be a chill one, just hanging out on the beach, eating snacks, maybe climbing a little. 

Bring:

  • climbing stuff (shoes, helmet, harness, hardware, slings etc)

  • lunch & water 

  • approach shoes 

  • warm clothes 

  • togs??? 

This trip is not instructional; you must already know how to lead climb including setting up anchors & belaying. 

Kats mum 0212166951

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We will be hosting a shave-down to kickstart our Movember fundraising this Sunday. We will get together, have some food, shave off the hair on our faces, and share our stories and goals for the next month!

To make it a competition, by the end of the month, we will have some categories that can be won: Best Mo, Worst/Most Tragic Mo, Best Fake Mo, Longest Mo, and Weirdest Mo.

Even if you can't make it, make sure to send a photo of your clean shave to our Instagram!

Check out our Movember page and make sure to make an account: VUWTC Movember page

Most of all, it's a great way to get together and socialise, even if you don't have anything to shave or grow; community is what brings us all together!

The location will be released on the day via email and will be in Te Aro :)

Hazel Murray
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