Despite the wet weather over much of the last month the club pressed ahead with several trips.
On 23 August a group of four climbed Mt Reeves in marginal conditions and were rewarded with patches of snow on the summit. While the views were minimal on the day it was an interesting trip on a good and varied track.
On 30 August a small group went up the Mt Frith track for some track maintenance. Despite the efforts of club members over the years the spread of gorse remains a concern in this location.
On 6 September bad weather forced the partial abandonment of the Rimutaka Trig and Pylon Track walk confirming past experience that this track, because of its exposure, is a fine weather proposition.
On 13 September a group of seven traversed the coast from White Rock to just short of Tora and return.
Despite the bad weather forecast the group enjoyed a very interesting trip in good conditions.
Trips planned for October include the following:
4 October – Castle Point and Mataikona area – leader Vicki Brookes – 06 379 8576 – medium fitness
11 October – Corner Creek towards Wainuiomata (coastal) – leader Bruce and Mary Lambert – 06 379 6106 – medium fitness
18 October – Keith George Memorial Park (Silverstream) – leader Barry Kempton – 06 304 9353 – medium fitness
1 November – Mt Kaiparoro – leader Kay Bowie – 06 304 9530 – medium fitness
Interested persons are most welcome.
Please phone the nominated leader by the Thursday evening prior to the trip for trip details and weather outlook.
Please phone Lynne King for upcoming details and confirmations (04 478 7795).
For general enquiries regarding the club’s activities call Ed Cooke, Club President (06 304 9497).
