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Climbing Trip Log

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Climbing

DateVenueObjectiveAchievedPartyReportNotes
11-13/1/2012AMCNPThe Nuns VeilyesGrainger, Hutson, Harris, Arnold, Buchanan, Rogerson-A brilliant climb from the Tasman valley floor to 2749m
9/1/2012AMCNPUnwin-Sebastopol Ridge-Annette Plateau-Mueller Hut circuityesGrainger, Harris, Arnold, Rogerson-A nice day trip from Unwin Hut
7/1/2012Darran MtsBarrier Knob-Barrier TraverseyesMaxim, Nankervis-From a camp on Gertrude Saddle
5/1/2012Darran MtsHomer Saddle-Macpherson-Talbot-Gertrude SaddleyesMaxim, Nankervis-Very enjoyable day traverse via Talbots Ladder
31/12/2011Aspiring NPMt PolluxnoHarris, Sawicki, Henson-A cut-up and soft glacier made for slow travel and precluded a summit
30/12/2011Aspiring NPMt BarffnoP Maxim, J Maxim-Inclement weather forced retreat
16-27/11/2011AMCNPMt Cook by Linda Glacier routeyesHawes, Bell, Grainger, Hutson, Pryjma, Knarston, Davidson, Dowall-We had a great time climbing Jim
5-12/11/2011Aspiring NPMt Aspiring (Ramp)yesHawes, Bell, Johns, Hutson, Sawicki,Wynne, Davidson, Dowall--
22-24/10/2011Inland Kaikoura RangeMt Tapuae-o-Uenuku via Hodder RiveryesBruce, Graham, Claridge, Davis, Newton, Radcliffe (A), Sawicki, non-mbr--
22-24/10/2011Inland Kaikoura RangeMitre Peak via NE couloirYesMaxim, Grainger, Arnold, Girdwood-Ok campsite on gravels at 1570m
7-9/10/2011Egmont NPTaranaki (std North Ridge route)YesGrainger, Rogerson, Shutt, Davis, Richards-Good conditions - no rime ice!
7-9/10/2011Egmont NPTaranaki (East Ridge Teds Alley route)YesHutson, Buchanan, ArnoldreportGood conditions - nice 30m ice climb with lunch in the sun in the crater!
21-24/07/2011Nelson Lakes NPCupola, HopelessNoPower, Clark, Grainger, Davidson-Failed to reach Cupola Basin in deep snow so climbed Sunset Saddle to Angelus Pk
21-24/07/2011RuapehuGirdlestone, Pinnacles, Ice ClimbingYesBuchanan, Hutson, Arnold, Shutt-Got up Girdlestone on a nice day then went to Whakapapa for more fun, another great trip
01/07/2011Arthurs PassRolleston,PhillistineYesHawes, Bell, Rogerson, HutsonreportRome Ridge to low peak, we had a lot of fun
21/05/2011WharepapaVariousYesHutson,Johns, plus 3 others-climbed a number of routes
25-28/03/2011Nelson Lakes NPMt Travers Summit Creek routeYesClaridge, Harris, Arnold, Grainger, Boydon-Camped among the spaniards
28/12-05/02/2011Taranaki,Whakapapa,Whanganui BayVariousYesHutson,Buchanan-Road rock trip and climbed heaps
31/12-11/01/2011Cook NPVariousYesGrainger, Hutson, Rogerson, Buchanan, Fitzgerald-Mts Sealy, Walter, Annan, Mabel, Aylmer, Hochstetter Dome
04/01/2011Huxley North BranchMt MackenzieYesGrainger, Rogerson-The Huxley valley is beautiful
9-12/12/2010Arthurs PassMt Greenlaw from the Anti CrowNoGrainger, Hutson, Rogerson, Brown-Explored AC headwaters in short weather window
27-28/11/2010Mangetepopo/Whakapapa GorgeIntroductory trad rock climbingYesGrainger, Ewing, Fitzgerald, Richards-Middle Earth Crag nr head of Mangetepopo great for first trad leads
9/11/2010Aspiring NPMt Aspiring via the Ramp/NW ridgeYesHutson, Hawes, Grainger, Arnold-12.5hrs return. Also traversed Rolling Pin on Nov. 8
23-25/10/2010Inland Kaikoura RangesMts Alarm and Tapuae-o-Uenuku via Clarence RiverYesMaxim, Buchanan, Hearfield, RogersonreportTraversed Tappy to descend via East Ridge route
23-25/10/2010Inland Kaikoura RangeTapuae-o-Uenuku via Clarence RiverYesNankervis, Grainger, HarrisreportTraverse via East Ridge and Branch stream route
23-25/10/2010Inland Kaikoura RangeMt Alarm via Hodder RiveryesMiller, Power-Joined with Maxim party to also climb Tappy
23-25/10/2010Inland Kaikoura RangeMt Tapuae-o-Uenuku via Hodder RiveryesBarr, Wylie, White, Arnold, Boydon, Brown, Bruce--
17-18/07/2010TaranakiEast SlopeyesHutson, Cook-The Shark's Tooth and summit were stood upon with good views all around. It was a great trip
5-8/06/2010Nelson Lakes NPMt FranklinnoMaxim, Grainger, Boydon, Hutson, Olds, Glen-Two reached the summit ridge but turned back by strong wind
18/04/2010Rainbow ValleyMt PaskeyesGrainger, Hutchison, Boydon, Castle-Scramble up SE ridge, descent from 2050m on south face
20/03/2010Nelson Lakes NPMt Hopeless north ridgenoMiller, Grainger-Stopped by "The Gash". Fun traversing into Sabine
21-28/02/2010Aoraki Mt Cook areaTwin Streams rock climbingyesHutson, Hutchison, Bright--
21-28/02/2010West CoastRock climbing at CharlestonyesHutson, Hutchison, Bright--
23/01/2010Nelson Lakes NPMt DorothynoGrainger, Boydon-Ran out of time 100m below summit. Slow travel in Downies Creek
05/01/2010Aoraki Mt Cook NPMt Sealy north faceyesMaxim, Hutchison, GraingerreportHarder than guide MC grade 2
01/01/2010Aoraki Mt Cook NPBall PassyesMaxim (P and J)-breezy overnight
01-06/01/2010Aspiring NPMts Bevan,Tyndall,CunninghamyesBarr, Taylor, Fitzgerald, Rogerson--
19/12/2009Kawakawa Bayvarious rock climbs to grade 18yesHutchison, Hutson, Miller, Grainger, Castle, Leighs, Maxwell, Buchanan--
5/12/2009Wairau ValleyPinnacle SW ridge from Krushen StreamyesNank, Hill, Maxim, Grainger, Rogerson, Fitzgerald-Pleasant campsite at Krushen Stream
14/11/2009Taranaki - Organ PipesVarious rock climbsyesHutson, Hutchison, Bright, Buchanan--
8/11/2009RuapehuGirdlestone-Tahurangi traverseyesMiller, Grainger, Buchanan, Hearfield-ascent via south face of Girdlestone,ice climb on the ridge traverse
7/11/2009Mangetepopo GorgeBomb Arete, various to grade 18yesMiller, Grainger, Buchanan, Hearfield--
25/10/2009Arthurs Pass NPMt Rolleston via Rome RidgenoHutson, Grainger, MillerreportLow peak only. Strayed off ridge after Gap into soft snow on north faces for slow progress
10/10/2009RuapehuProfessional review of TTC AIC course by guide Stefan SporliyesMaxim, Shanahan, Grainger, Miller, Hutson, Hutchison-various detail improvements
6/9/2009Egmont NPMt Taranaki by north ridgeyesGrainger, Hutchison, Miller, Buchanan, Arnold, Boydon, Morrison, SeilerreportHard frozen rain crust conditions but good weather
28/8/2009Nelson Lakes NPMt Cupola south ridgeyesHutson, HutchisonreportA fun climb and an unplanned overnight bivvy
16/8/2009Tongariro NPMt Tongariro south ridge (AIC)yesMaxim, Grainger, Arnold, Buchanan S, Ben-TovimreportHard frozen rain crust conditions but good weather
7/8/2009Tongariro NPWinter Tongariro Northern CircuityesGrainger, Hutson, Fitzgerald, Leighs, Marshall, Rogerson, Seiler-2 day trip. Hard frozen rain crust conditions, excellent weather
20/06/2009RuapehuGlenn Pennycook - technical and ice climbing instructionyesGrainger, Hutchison, Hutson, Miller, Johns--
1/6/2009Spenser MountainsMt Una via Christopher Riversouth summitMaxim, Nank, Grainger, Millerreport4 day winter trip
18‑19/04/2009Mangetepopo & Whakapapa Gorgesvarious rock climbs to grade 18yesHutchison, Buchanan M,Grainger--
10‑13/04/2009Nelson Lakes NPMts Kehu and TraversyesMaxim, Hill, Cook, Hutson, Hutchison, Grainger, Miller, Maxim (J & S), Rogerson, Oldsreport-
28/03/2009RuapehuAIC crevasse rescue instructionyesLed by Nankreport-
7/03/2009Whanganui Bayvarious rock climbs to grade 18yesHutson, Buchanan M & S, Grainger, Miller, Johns--
1/01/2009Aoraki Mt Cook NPBarron SaddleyesBetts, Hutson, Grainger, Miller, Wright-7 day trip. Stuck at Barron Saddle Hut during 4 days of NW storms!
13/12/2008RuapehuWhakapapa-Turoa traverseyesCastle, Hutson N, Feasey, Betts, Fitzgerald--
30/11/2008Nelson Lakes NPTravers north ridgeyesBetts, Hutchison, Hutson, Grainger, Castle--
08/11/2008RuapehuGirdlestoneyesGrainger, Miller, Allenreport-
02/11/2008Egmont NPTaranaki north ridgeyesHutson, Graingerreport-

Ski-touring and Ski-mountaineering

DateVenueObjectiveAchievedPartyReportNotes
13-17/09/2011South IslandDay skiing back basins at Cardrona, Mt Hutt and PortersYesHawes, Fitzgerald, Grainger--
11-12/09/2011South IslandOvernight tour to Mt PisaYesHawes, Fitzgerald, Grainger-Good runs above Kirtle Burn Hut, fun exit by Princes Burn
21/08/2011Tongariro NPSkiing behind the Pinnacle Ridge from Skyline Ridge out to the ChateauYesFitzgerald, Marshall, Poole, Rogerson-An excellent run down the mountain with some fun off-track navigation at the end through the tussock
15-17/10/2010Tongariro NPRuapehu glacier skiingYesHawes, Koornneef, Grainger, Seiler, RogersonreportMangaturuturu, Whangaehuehu, plateau, Te Heu Heu valley
31/04/2010European AlpsTraverse of the Ötztal AlpsYesNankervis, Rowlands, Sternreport-
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