Trips, Tramps & More...
2024 Programme
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School Holiday Fun - Join us for one of two jolly jaunts to experience Whakapapa Winter Wanders on Mt. Ruapehu this July!
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 (hopefully!) 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 Seddon will be there.
More info to follow but for now, please save the date and get booking your bunks on [www.alpinesports.org.nz] for either of the following dates: 11-14 July 2024 or 18-21 July 2024
We'll operate the usual first-come; first-served approach to bunk bookings. However, we kindly request that you only book for members - and for just one of the two weekends at this stage - so all ASC families have a chance to plan for the school holidays.
For the real Snow Hounds, feel free to extend your holiday plans to make use of a whole week before/after. However, it would be great if you could hold off on booking a second, separate weekend until after 30th May (if bunks remain), to give everyone a chance to enjoy the mountain!
NB: Kids under 10 season ski lift passes at Whakapapa are free until 15 May - just need to pay $5 for the card
Snowcraft Weekend - Fri 2nd to Sun 4th Aug 2024
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 2 weeks prior to the course which will cover gear options. Cost $340 per person (members) or $490 non-member ( includes main meals and accommodation). Transport is not included but will be co-ordinated between participants , travel down Friday evening back Sunday. Participants need to have or hire a helmet, ice axe and crampons ($25/ set for the weekend).
Contact: Mark Roberts mark2005roberts@yahoo.co.nz
Womens Overnighter - Huia Lodge - 17th to 18th August 2024
Cost is $35 per person for the accommodation at the lodge.
When - Saturday 17th August
Bring a plate for a shared dinner.
Joanne.Morton02@gmail.com for all the details.
Pinnacles Hut - Labour Weekend - 26th to 28th October 2024
The tramp is approx. 3-4 hrs from the carpark up to the hut and the degree of difficulty is indicated by DoC as Intermediate.
We would aim to leave from Auckland (departure point for car-pooling to be advised) on Saturday 26 October and return on Monday 28 October. There are various walks that can be done on Sunday or it can be a day of relaxing.
Bunk costs are:
Adults/18yrs+ - $35 (Sat night) and $25 (Sun night)
5-17 yrs - $17.50 (Sat night) and $12.50 (Sun night)
The Department of Conservation's (DoC) website shows the facilities
available at the hut and suggestions as to what to bring.
Leader: Carolyn Blackford
Ngamuwahine Lodge Weekend - Fri 15th to Sun 17th Nov 2024
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.