Regular Activities
Refer to Calander of Events page for current info on these activities
Club Night
Alpine Sports Club Inc. meets on the first Tuesday of each month (except January) at 7:30pm at St Marks Anglican Church, 95 Remuera Rd, Remuera, Auckland
November Club Night
7:30pm Tuesday 5th November 2019
In 1991 Linda Danen applied for the position of meteorology technician on Campbell Island, New Zealand’s only permanently inhabited sub-antarctic island. Living in the company of just four others in hostel type accommodation, on a cold windswept island for twelve months, with no other company or visitors to talk to, might seem daunting to many. Come along and hear Linda’s story and view her pictures of what life is like on this southern outpost.
Linda is currently President of the Ruapehu Mountain Clubs Assn and following her address she has indicated that she would be willing to answer any questions from club members on “What’s happening at Whakapapa for the clubs”.
Be sure not to miss what should be a most interesting evening!
Small People on Big Hills
Sunday Stroll
Organiser: Scott White Ph. 0274-979-017 or info@taxsmart.co.nz
Mt Eden Training
Feel free to just turn up.
Indoor rock Climbing at the Mount Wellington Extreme Edge.
Indoor climbing continues on Monday and Wednesday evenings at Extreme Edge Mt Wellington. Starting from 6pm.
In good weather the Wednesday session is sometimes split between the indoor wall and the quarry at Auckland Grammar School. Contact Jackie for confirmation.
The ‘short notice’ climbing trips organised by the Climbing Group have come to an end for the season (2017). However, autumn and winter are great times to brush up on our skills indoors so we are ready for next season (or any good breaks in the weather)!
Short notice trips are notified to members within the existing climbing group (for safety reasons) To be invited on one of these trips, please go along to a session of Climbing at Extreme Edge from 6 pm on a Monday or Wednesday evening.
Contact: Jackie Ponting Ph 021 209 3120 or Jackie.ponting@gmail.com
Ruapehu climbing
When conditions look good. Details in Alpinesport
Impromtu and unadvertised. Goes when the conditions are favourable (no hut bashing)
Ph Brian Duffy on 528 3782 or email at bwd742@gmail.com
Mountaincraft Course 2020
Details in Alpinesport & on the Facebook page later in the year.
Mid Week Thursday Walks & Tramps
Walks are held on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month (except January and December).
For further information contact Sherilyn Coney sconey@xtra.co.nz.
Club Summer Camp 2019/2020
26th December 2019 – 3rd January 2020
Oparau, near Kawhia
2 ½ hours drive from Auckland, close to black-sand beaches, Kawhia’s thermal hot-water-beach, kayaking on the river and Kawhia harbour, mountain biking at Pirongia, child-friendly short bush walks and glow worms, drive to explore caves, waterfalls, iron-sand works and fossil hunting, longer tramping possibilities in the area too. This will be a cosy campsite, bordered by a slow moving river. The campsite is directly behind the Oparau Hall and includes use of the hall (minus amenities) and is 3 minutes’ drive from the Oparau Roadhouse general store. Cost per night: adult members $12, non member adults $20, under 18s free.
To book please contact Margaret Jemmett pmc.jemmett@xtra.co.nz Please include details of names of all campers, ages of children/teenagers, arrival and departure dates if known and contact phone numbers whilst at camp.