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Tramping Reports Wednesday 2010 Apr 21 to Tuesday 2010 Apr 27

Wednesday: 16 members in perfect weather did a new easy tramp from Twin Lakes along the Centre Ridge track. Beautiful new second growth bush, excellent track and great companionship. Some elected to finish the ridge to Kaitoke waterworks; the rest reversed the walk after lunch back to the cars. We were hard pushed to keep up with the Bionic Plumber - Einar Jensen - who has two new tin knees, and assorted screws in his shoulder. Total time: about 4 hours. This will definitely be a favourite for Wednesday trampers. The Wednesday medium trip Holdsworth - Pinnacle Ridge was led by Dave Ogilvie vice John Thomson who was stuck in Europe by an ash cloud.The party of 4 members had a good day and those new to Pinnacle Ridge found it an interesting ridge.

Weekend: Blue Range trip cancelled because leader is overseas. The Angalus - Speargrass trip cancelled because leader is carrying an injury. Paul Maxim's planned ascent of Mt Manukau was cancelled owing to the unfavourable weather forecast. Diane Head's long trip to the Whanganui to visit the Bridge to Nowhere did not run due to lack of interest.

Barry Durrant's Saturday M/F had 12 members. The Chief Guide allowed access from the Wainuiomata Recreation Area to the the old pack track(it was used during construction of the Orongorongo dam in the 1920's)and although it was easier grade than the Wakanui it was still a long way to the top laden as we were with all our track clearing gear.We made good progress along the Wakanui track clearing it both ways from Pt 800m.Unfortunately we ran out of time to complete the last 600m at the river end but turned round in time to be out in daylight,just' at 5.45pm. Thanks to all who gave a hand, the work will make it a lot easier for the club's ratcatchers on the east Wakanui.

Peter Radcliffe couldn't make his planned trip to Square Knob. Only one person turned up on the day (Wayne Griffen) so he did the trip on his own. Weather started off miserable but then improved. (one person club tramping)

The Sunday M trip from Pekapeka to Paekakariki led by Chris Horne had 7 members. Highlights were the ascent of the local peak (30m amsl) and 11 Royal Spoonbills.

The Sunday afternoon Skyline walk to Karori was led by Michelle Dickson vice Robyn O'Shea ...

Total 40 members and 0 non members

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