Yes a meeting not to be missed! Ritchie's photo shows and stories never disappoint. There will also be sign up sheets for both trips, and for mid winter a call for a $50 deposit will be needed to assist us secure transport bookings, preferably on signing up with the balance payable no later than 10 days before travel. If at all interested in ...

Hey guys, hope everyone had a fantastic night at Bushball! The keg and punch flowed freely, if somewhat too briefly and good times were had on the dance floor - so  thanks to Amelia, Craig and all the others that helped get all the stuff organised and carried it in there! At this weeks meeting, Richie is giving a slideshow about Arthurs ...

... if so, then come along on tuesday and I'll show a few photos from the Arthurs Pass area to pique your interest in the mid year trip. I've got a smattering of photos from about a dozen trips there, north/south/east west of the park and two mid winter trips. From easy valley wanderings to climbing some of the pointier hills.  ...

Feb 07 Calling in at tramping mission control in Kumara, Quentin mentioned that he was doing a trip with Andrew McCrorie an ex HVTC member now living in the UK and asked if Hannah and I wanted to come.  Their plan was to cross from the Styx to the Waimakariri so Andrew could get the bus back to Christchurch and fly home.  A three passes ...

Mt Rolleston, the second highest mountain in Arthurs Pass.

Mt Rolleston, the second highest mountain in Arthurs Pass.

After been so graciously accepted into the official clb ranks I've shamfully neglected my reporting duties so here's a nice long yarn to make up for it. Mt Rolleston Mt Rolleston, the second highest mountain in Arthurs Pass at 2275m, was the main objective at the start of the year and is proving somewhat elusive. We’ve made two ...