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…
Foggy Peak during the Full Moon 2024
This trip was postponed a couple of times until we finally had good conditions: minimal wind, a clear sky, and snow. Perhaps because the trip was on a weekday, it didn’t attract many participants, and…
Newton Range biv to Mt Brown hut track cutting adventure
Kupkin (Jan Kupka) and I have been exploring the idea of track cutting for some time. In 2021, we did some trimming on Pell Stream Hut track, and I also did additional track cutting work…
Bealey spur with my 3 years old
My kid is growing at the speed of light, and so is his ability to walk. Gone are the days when I needed a backpack or a child carrier. Now, he just walks, and if…
Avalanche Peak (Arthur’s Pass) in the winter
Avalanche Peak is a popular destination in Arthur’s Pass National Park, and it’s no wonder why. The peak is easily accessible right from the village, the track up is well marked, and the views are…
Mt Cockayne to Mt Cheesman, Craigieburns
It was kind of a last-minute trip, at least by CTC standards, where trip leaders sometimes post trips a year in advance. With about three days to sign up, I managed to gather seven folks,…
Drybush track with small kiddos (2-6 years)
The original plan was to climb Mt Vernon. We met at a green flat area at the end of Albert Terrace, at the bottom of the hills. To my surprise, all 12 adults, along with…
Lyttelton to Lyttelton walking marathon 2024
This year was quite special for a few reasons: If I’m not mistaken, it was the first time I didn’t need to postpone the walking marathon due to bad weather. Everybody finished, including six prospective…
Hut bagging in Oteake Conservation Park
We met in Naseby and drove along Mt Buster Road until we arrived at a river crossing that I decided was too much for my small 2WD car. Soon we arrived at Little Kyeburn Huts,…
Rod Donald Hut from Port Levy Saddle with kids
Rod Donald Hut is a cosy, well mantained and clean hut, ideal for kids. Perhaps the biggest advantage of the hut is that it has only 9 bunks, so if you wish to have it…