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…
tramping in Port Hills
The pipeline with the little people
This was the first club trip for kids with an age limit. I’d like to believe that all kids should be welcome on our family-friendly trips, but I have to acknowledge the tremendous difference in…
1000m in Port Hills: Mt Pleasant – Cass Bay – Stan Helms Track – Bridle Path
At the start, there were 13 of us. The group consisted of prospective members, CTC folks, and their friends. First, we climbed up Bridle Path and continued along Mt. Cavendish to Mt. Pleasant. Funnily enough,…
Castle Rock and Lyttelton pipeline in Port Hills
John Kerkhofs led yet another trip in Port Hills that looked quite interesting as it was promising 1000m up on mostly less known tracks. We met up at Duncan park and climbed up along Fridze…
Evans Pass to Godley Head and Boulder Bay
For this trip, I decided to take my son Ellic who’s been asking for “walk” since 6 AM. “Do you want breakfast buddy?” “Wa!” “Maybe some porridge?” “Wa!” “Hum, what about I’ll change your pyjamas…