Alcathazmat

Keen tramper many years ago, now getting back into it as the kids get older. Mostly tramp in the Tararuas as they are close, challenging, and I haven't seen all of it yet.

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• AlcathazmatAlcathazmat commented on the hut, Purity Hut 24 May 201024 May 2010.

  If considering a circuit north to McKinnon Hut, navigate very carefully if in clag. There are a number of side ...

• AlcathazmatAlcathazmat added the photograph, McKinnon Hut 24 May 201024 May 2010.

  Perched at 1400m on the side of the Hikurangi Range in the northern Ruahines, McKinnon Hut is a 1960's 6 ...

• Alcathazmat updated the photograph, Mid Wiohine Hut 4 October 20094 October 2009.

  Anti-hunter comment removed

• Alcathazmat discussed RE: Traip Reports 29 September 200929 September 2009.

  Just tried writing a trip report as an article (Raukawa Lodge) and I have to say the ease of linking ...

• Alcathazmat added the photograph, Group at Raukawa Lodge 29 September 200929 September 2009.

  Raukawa Lodge is snuggled beside the Orongorongo River in the Rimutaka Forest Park near Wellington. It is an easy 2 ...

• Alcathazmat commented on Alcathazmat's photograph, Ruakokoputuna Chasm 3 29 September 200929 September 2009.

  The Ruakokoputuna Valley is in the hills behind Martinborough towards White Rock. The road goes up to the Haurangi Forest ...

• Alcathazmat updated the track, Mid Waiohine Hut 28 September 200928 September 2009.

  Why?

• Alcathazmat added the photograph, Approaching the treeline 28 September 200928 September 2009.

  Climbing up out of Mid Wiohine towards the treeline on Isabelle is a 1000m haul.

• Alcathazmat added the photograph, Ruakokoputuna Chasm 2 28 September 200928 September 2009.

  Prepared to get wet to the waste.

• Alcathazmat added the photograph, Ruakokoputuna Chasm 1 28 September 200928 September 2009.

  Less than 90 minutes from Wellington, the Chasm makes for a fantastic day trip.

• Alcathazmat added the photograph, Billy on in the Hutt Gorge 28 September 200928 September 2009.

  Water on for the spud dust and gravy, and sausies ready to cook.

• Alcathazmat added the photograph, Riding the gear raft 28 September 200928 September 2009.

  Two days of steep sided gorge, green pools and white water.

• Alcathazmat added the photograph, Hutt Gorge 28 September 200928 September 2009.

  Best enjoyed as a two night trip, expect a fair bit of time in the water.

• Alcathazmat added the photograph, Camping in the Hutt Gorge 28 September 200928 September 2009.

  There are few spots suitable for a tent, but comfort can be found if you look hard enough.

• Alcathazmat added the photograph, Hutt Gorge 28 September 200928 September 2009.

  Tramping with a raft instead of a pack, and a fair bit of swimming. The Hutt Gorge is a challenging ...

• Alcathazmat commented on the hut, Tarn Ridge Hut 28 September 200928 September 2009.

  According to Chris Macleans "Tararua" Book, this hut was replaced in 1993 (page 242).

• Alcathazmat commented on Yarmoss's photograph, The Disappearing Tarn and Apollo Peak Reflections 28 September 200928 September 2009.

  Great spot. Nice pic.

• Alcathazmat commented on aardvark's photograph, The Pack Track from Cromwell to Cardrona passes Deep Ck.Hut 28 September 200928 September 2009.

  I so need to move to the South Island!

• Alcathazmat updated the photograph, Raukawa Lodge 28 September 200928 September 2009.
• Alcathazmat added the photograph, Grave near Tarn Ridge Hut 28 September 200928 September 2009.

  The new Tarn Ridge Hut was built in 1993 (I remember seeing it fly past Holdsworth under a helicopter) as ...

• Alcathazmat added the photograph, South Ohau River 28 September 200928 September 2009.

  Fantastic scenery as you negotiate various gorges.

• Alcathazmat updated the photograph, Mitre Flats Hut 28 September 200928 September 2009.
• Alcathazmat updated the photograph, Tarn Ridge Hut 28 September 200928 September 2009.
• Alcathazmat updated the photograph, Blue Range Hut 26 September 200926 September 2009.
• Alcathazmat added the photograph, Camp site on Jumbo 26 September 200926 September 2009.

  This campsite is well hidden just below the treeline just north of Jumbo Hut (just off the old track down ...

• Alcathazmat added the photograph, Camp site near Cow Creek 26 September 200926 September 2009.

  Great little camp site near Cow Creek. Very soft, you don't need a mattress in the summer.

• Alcathazmat updated the photograph, Cow Creek 26 September 200926 September 2009.