The Gap by Castle Hill Peak (Torlesse Range)
The Gap is a prominent opening in the Torlesse Range, located between Castle Hill Peak and Red Peak. It resembles a missing tooth in a jaw of sharply pointed canines and flat molars, making it…
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Mt Tripp in Tenahaun Conservation Area
When this trip appeared on the CTC website, I had no idea where it was. After a quick bit of research, I discovered that Mt Tripp is a relatively low-lying peak (1368m) in the Moorhouse…
Mt Harper Circuit via Balmacaan Saddle
Mt Harper is a rounded peak near Lake Camp, Lake Clearwater and Lake Emma. In the landscape of surrounding majestic ranges, including the Aerosmith and Two Thumbs Ranges, it appears somewhat less grand but also…
From Mt Fyffe Hut to Hapuku Hut and Kowhai Hut
Looking for sunshine when the weather’s rubbish everywhere else? Of course, Kaikoura, here we come! On Friday night, Emma and I drove to the Mt Fyffe carpark and powered our way up to the hut…
Mt Thomas to Pinchgut Hut and Bob’s Camp Biv (on a “hidden” track)
I had been pondering for a few days about what to do on Saturday. I found that Emma was looking for a trip too, so after passionate discussions about the weather and abandoning plans A,…
Mt Oxford
My first trip ever that I led for the CTC was to Mt Oxford. This was my third trip leading up there. We started off at Coopers Creek carpark, from where we tackled the usual…
Otepatotu Reserve/Lavericks Peak
It’s been a while since I’ve been on an Easy/Moderate trip, but when Mike Newlove led his trip to Otepatotu Reserve through private land, I couldn’t resist. In general, the CTC provides great opportunities to…
Godley Head with kiddos (0-6 years)
CTC tramps with kids continue! This time, there were 8 adults and 7 children aged from 1 to 6 years, along with one 11-year-old young lady. It’s truly amazing when there’s just one older child…
Lyttelton Market and Cass Bay
“I didn’t expect such a big group,” I mentioned as 12 trampers attempted to tackle the pipeline. I only put the trip up less than 48 hours ago. “Eh, that’s because Christchurch is full of…
Waimakariri River Mouth
Spring has arrived and with it some strong winds. I didn’t feel like driving too far to get blown off a mountain, so I thought that staying low and close to home was a reasonable…