New Zealand Alpine Club

Robin McNeill author of Moirs South Guide and the very popular cookery column in the FMC Bulletin will be speaking about his knowledge and experiences of the rugged wildernesses of the deep south.

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Over Sovereign’s Holiday weekend Paul Maxim, Dave Grainger, Scott Miller and John Nankervis went up Cannibal Gorge and put in a high camp in the West Christopher in cold conditions. Read more »

NZAC member Andrew Lynch passed away earlier this year. Andrew’s climbing books are now being sold on behalf of his wife, with proceeds going to an Outward Bound Scholarship in Andrew’s name.

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By Kevin Patterson & Catherine Moger

Finally, finally, FINALLYY!!!! After postponing five times since February due to weather we got away on a club rock trip on the last weekend of May. Ten of us ventured north on a Friday night to Wharepapa South to sample the delights of Waikato ignimbrite.

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Leader - Reece Geursen
Level - AIC Graduate and 0 - 3 years experience

On Friday night we will drive up to Ohakune and either tent near the mountain road or stay at the backpackers. Saturday we will ascend the highest point on Ruapehu = Tahurangi peak (2797m) returning for a pub meal at the Powderhorn in the evening. On Sunday we will attempt Girdlestone (2658m), the outlying peak on the right of Tahurangi by crossing the Mangaehuehu Glacier.

Contact Reece 976 8678 (evenings) or by email

This year’s photo competition was well subscribed with 153 entries. Out of these six Champions and 22 Honours were awarded.
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