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…
trips with the Christchurch Tramping Club (leading)
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…
Jollie Brook Circuit in a day (again) + side trip to Cold Stream Hut
It’s been 3 years since I did Jollie Brook. Back then, we technically took two days as we slept near the car. I’ve been wondering for a while if it’s doable as a day trip…
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,…
Waimakariri Falls Hut via Waimakariri Col
There were six of us. We started off in a decent-sized car park on the left side after a bridge over the Rolleston / Ōtira River confluence. There is a good gravel road leading a…
Gerhardt Spur biv to Jumble Top and down to Squall Peak and Cedar Flat huts
The plan was simple yet not easy: to make a crossover from Gerhardt Spur Biv (my party) over Jumble Top to Toaroha Valley and out via Cedar Flat Huts. The other party would do the…
Mt Cloudsley, down via a scree slope to Long Creek
Due to the poor weather forecast, I had to postpone (again…) our Woolshed Creek Hut adventure for kids. This gave rise to an opportunity to lead a trip for adults. Saturday looked rainy, but Sunday…