McKay Stream to Broad Stream in Black Range
This trip climbs to the tops of Black Range via McKay Stream, goes along the ridges of the Western part of Black Range and then drops down to Broad Stream via a saddle between pt1672…
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Woolshed Creek Hut with a kid (17 months)
This was my first overnight adventure with just me and my son. We left mummy at home to help her recover from her recent concussion. As this was our first tramp, I was a little…
Mt Herbert and Packhorse Hut from Orton Bradley
Sadly, strong winds, drizzles and heavy clouds forced me to cancel my X attempt to do Traverse Peak to Trovatore. On the other hand, it allowed me to come up with an alternative that I…
Hamilton Peak via Camp Saddle
Hamilton Peak is a lovely 1922m tall mountain in the Craigieburn area. Considering its height, the peak is quite easily accessible from various directions.This was the first CTC trip led by our young and enthusiastic…
Trig M with a baby (16 months)
It’s a shame that I always just pass Porters Pass on the way to Arthur’s Pass and never actually stop here to have a womble. This time it was different – I took my 16…
Lewis Tops camping with climbing Mt Technical and The Apprentice
There were quite a few CTC trips over the Easter break, however all were multiday adventures with no day or two days alternative for those who can’t get away from Christchurch for too long. I…
Mt Bealey to Avalanche Peak Traverse
Classic Arthur’s Pass / CTC trip. Because of the non-favourable weather forecast for the afternoon, we decided to go from Mt Bealey to Avalanche Peak rather than the other way around.A few of us shot…
Anti Crow Hut with my 14 months old baby
I always have such a good time when I go out with my kid. He was 14 months old, I carried him all the way to Anti Crow hut and back and we both loved…
Pfeifer Bivvy loop in Arthur’s Pass
This was a trip done by me, Mary Ogburn and Josh Sokolov-PearsonWe started at a wee carpark by Morrison Footbridge across Ōtira River. From there, we followed Te Araroa Trail for about 500m. Once at…
Mt Foweraker from Hawdon Shelter
3 CTC souls and 1 aspiring CTC soul gathered at Hawdon shelter with the goal of tackling Mt Foweraker via a long spur on its eastern side.Finding the entry point of the trap line that…