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2010 National Bouldering Series – The Baring Head Rock Hop

20 February, 2010



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Photo courtesy of John Palmer

Photo courtesy of John Palmer

The 2010 Baring Head Rock Hop will be held on 20 February (cancellation day 21 February)

Further information at www.nbs.org.nz

Volunteers are required to make this event a success – please contact Scott Miller on email for details.



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Upcoming Trip – Mangaokewa (Te Kuiti)

26 February, 2010to28 February, 2010


Leader – Steve Minchin
Level – Rock Grade 18-23

mangaowekaCome sample the steepness! Mangaokewa offers overhanging sport climbing, with 70 routes mostly in the 18-23 range – this probably isn’t a trip for absolute beginners but it should be a good weekend away for those who climb like monkeys…

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March club meeting: Short Talks

1 March, 2010
8:00 pmto10:00 pm

Upcoming Trip – Wharepapa South Rockclimbing

12 March, 2010to14 March, 2010


Trip Leader – TBA
Level = 12-19 (120 routes) + some 20+ (40 routes)

Outstanding chance to climb on a wide variety of mid-graded ignimbrite (volcanic rock). An exciting mix of bolted and trad routes 55km south of Hamilton. We’ll plan to camp in the area leaving Wellington after work on Friday.

Contact Kevin at 934 0975 or by email.

February 2010 Vertigo now out !

Download the latest issue here.

3rd Edition Mt Aspiring Guidebook Release

The new 3rd edition – Mount Aspiring Region guide for mountaineers by Allan Uren and John Cocks is now available. This has been published in November 2009 to celebrate the centenary of the first ascent of Mt Aspiring.

  • Member price $30 + gst
  • RRP price $40 + gst

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Westland Tai Poutini National Park 50th Reunion March 2010

26 March, 2010to28 March, 2010


To be held at the Franz Josef and Fox starting on the Friday night with main evening event at the Franz Sat night.

More details on the DoC website.