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2025 Programme

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Small people on Big Hills. Marshmallows in the bush Saturday 31 May 2025.
Join Clara (11) and Lukas (8) for a cosy day at the club's Waitākere Hut. Come anytime from 10.30am.
We will be roasting sausages, toasting marshmallows and making scones as well as going for walks in the bush, gathering firewood, trying out some orienteering skills, identifying plants and making bivvies.
Whittle yourself a stick for toasting marshmallows. Bring food to contribute. Wear sturdy shoes and bring a raincoat. Members or invited guests of members are welcome.

Contact Miranda to register your interest in Marshmallows in the Bush miranda@alpinesport.org.nz

If you're not a member of the Alpine Sports Club yet, join today! Family rates are a fantastic price and give you member rates at our three huts (one in the Waitākeres and two on Ruapehu) Join ASC now.

Small People on Big Hills - Glen Innes to Orakei Bike Ride - Sunday 8th June 2025

Join us for a cycle from Glen Innes Railway Station along the magnificent bike path to Orakei. Meeting at 10.30am by the station entrance near the traffic lights, we'll cycle pass horses up to Sunhill before crossing the road to ride down the Meadowbank Valley, and over the Orakei Basin causeway. There is a playground along the way and at Orakei we can stop for a bite to eat and/or drink before riding back to Glen Innes. If the wheels have fallen off then there is the option of taking the train back to Glen Innes. Trip leader: Jared H.

Contact Jared via Facebook for more details or email tours@alpinesport.org.nz

Sunday Walk - Waiheke Island Coastal Walk Sunday 8th June 2025

Catch the 9.00 am ferry to Waiheke from the downtown ferry terminal.
On arrival at the Matiatia Bay terminal we will take a bus to Palm Beach and from there walk back along the picturesque coastline via various tracks and walkways to the ferry terminal.
Waihekes’ northern coastline is most interesting with lots of small coves, sandy bays and scenery to enjoy along the way.

For bookings and enquiries please contact our leader Susan Stephens. mob:- 021 143 6407 or email:- susan.stephens565@gmail.com

Rangatahi Ramblers and Small People on Big Hills

Auckland Coast to Coast Walkway - Sunday 27th July

Meet at 9.30am Auckland Ferry Terminal, Downtown. Come and walk the epic Coast to Coast Walkway with Rangatahi Ramblers Clara (11) and Lukas (8) Bring lunch, snacks, water and money (for treats on the way). Meet younger SPBH walkers on Maungakiekie/One Tree Hill at 2pm to finish in Onehunga in the late afternoon for a shared takeaway dinner (optional). We will pass through the Auckland Domain, Maungawhau/Mt Eden and Maungakiekei/One Tree Hill on our way to Te Mānuka--Hotunui/Manukau Harbour. The route is 16km long. Members and non-members welcome. Contact Miranda for more information miranda@alpinesport.org.nz

Small People on Big Hills, Age 0 - 8 are our adventurous young ones who enjoy riding in backpacks or running along the track, but enjoy plenty of rests and snacks to recharge. Rangatahi Ramblers, Age 8 - 15+ are children and youth who are the next level up from Small People on Big Hills and can tackle more challenging walks and activities.

Whakapapa Winter Wanders - Family trips to Ruapehu - June/July School Holidays 2025

Join us for one of two jolly jaunts to experience Whakapapa Winter Wanders on Mt. Ruapehu during the June/July school break. Embrace the wintery wonders of Ruapehu with ASC members - whether it be in celebration of Matariki, Winter Solstice, a nostalgic northern-style ‘Christmas’ or just the great, white (we wish!) outdoors! Come down for some fun with friends and/or all the family and experience the wonders of NZ winter with snow play, igloo-building, sledding, snow sports, games, feasts and general communal cozyness. The hut will be open throughout and our lovely Hut Warden Gemma and/or her brother Jackson are back as custodians. Please save the date and get booking your bunks on [www.alpinesports.org.nz] for either/all of the following dates: 27 June - 01 July or 04 - 08 July

We'll operate the usual first-come; first-served approach to bunk bookings. However, we kindly request that you only book for current members - so all ASC families have a chance to plan for the school holidays. We'll open to none members' bookings from 01 June. For the real Snow Hounds, feel free to extend your holiday plans to make use of the quieter mid-week period or the whole two weeks! Any questions, please get in touch with Greg on alpinesportsclub.nz@gmail.com (Subject: 'Whakapapa 2025').

Snowcraft Weekend - 26th/27th July 2025

Come and learn the skills required for above the bush travel and alpine crossings. An introductory course focused on gaining the skills and confidence for moving on snow and ice including ice axe and crampon use, self arrest , use of basic avalanche equipment . This is based at our cosy Ruapehu Hut but Saturday night will spent higher up the mountain at the Alpine hut on delta corner. Course includes one evening introductory session approximately 1 month prior to the course which will cover gear options. Cost $350 per person (members) or $500 non-member ( includes main meals and accommodation). Transport is not included but will be co-ordinated between participants , travel down Friday evening back Sunday afternoon/early evening. Participants need to have or hire a helmet, ice axe and crampons ($25/ set for the weekend).

Contact: Mark Roberts mark2005roberts@yahoo.co.nz

September 27+28, 2025: Children’s Practical Bushcraft Weekend.

9:30 am Saturday to approximately 2:00 pm Sunday. Waitakere Hut, Anawhata Road. Especially for 7-11 year olds with accompanying adults. Club members only. Limited numbers.
Cost: Pay only for your overnight stay at the hut.

Please reply with contact mobile phone numbers for the accompanying adult(s) and for a named off-site emergency contact person.

See a few photos of past children's bushcraft weekends here

Contact Sue Grant kiwiguide@xtra.co.nz

RECURRING WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
Thursday Walks – Walks are held on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month (except January and December).

We use a separate communications list with full details of trips for those regularly taking part. If you wish to join the list and come on the walks, send us an email on the link below.

For further information or to join the list, contact Clive Bolt thursday.walks@alpinesport.org.nz.