Helicopter Hill – a wee tramp for wee people
This was our third CTC tramp for kids. We met at 10 AM at the Mistletoe carpark, but it took us another 30 minutes to gather our kids from a nearby creek and get ourselves…
Tramping with Elliot
Quail Island with CTC family walk with kids
There were many of us. I believe one reason for this was that participants had already purchased their ferry tickets ahead of time, making it harder to pull out. Twenty adults and sixteen kids boarded…
The first CTC family-friendly walk – Cashmere Hills
This was the first CTC walk during my time in the club that was focused purely on kids. While we did occasionally have kids join us on club trips, this time, a special trip was…
Godley Head with Kuba, Kupkin, and Elliot
My friend Kuba (Frysak) came over from the Czech Republic. We went to check out the Godley Head, Taylor’s Mistake, and Boulder Bay. It was his first walk in New Zealand. Kupkin and my kiddo…
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…
Packhorse hut with my 1 year old
According to Hutbagger, I’ve been to Packhorse hut 6 times. Oh well, I’ve been there only 1 time with my kiddo so perhaps it’s time to visit this iconic Christchurch hut again! Ellič and I…
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…
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…
Anti Crow Hut with my 14 month old
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…
Carroll Hut and Kelly Range Christmas party with Mr 1 year old
On 24th December, Anna, our 1 year old son and myself decided to escape the Christmas fuzz and we headed up to Kelly Range in Arthur’s Pass Area (technicall the West Coat). Anna was carrying…