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• South Island May 2011

  Started by Jono51 30 November 201030 November 2010 • No replies
  Hey all im looking at going down south late March and will have 8 days spare to do some tramping, I am hoping to do the Abel Tasman Coast track ...

• Kaimai-Mamaku Tracks and Huts

  Started by Haqii • 76 replies — latest 27 November 201027 November 2010 by fruitbat
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  We did the N/S track, following the route described in the DoC brochure 'Kaimai to Coast' or the new Kaimai-Mamaku Forest Park map. It shouldn't be problem for kids. We ...

• TARARUAS 1080 DROP

  Started by davidm • 13 replies — latest 25 November 201025 November 2010 by pmcke
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  Another place to look for information is the IRMA review. http://www.ermanz.govt.nz/news-events/1080/

• Mid-north island mountain

  Started by suburbanlush • 4 replies — latest 22 November 201022 November 2010 by mrfizz
  Yes - that will be it. "Mt Hikurangi - The prominent flat topped hill north east of Taumarunui. Permission to make the two hour climb to the summit (771m) must be ...

• Camping on public land?

  Started by helengerald • 5 replies — latest 8 November 20108 November 2010 by davidm
  Hi there Helengerald. Maybe I can help you a little. My partner and I have a campervan with which we occasionally go tramping. Earlier this year we did a 3000km ...

• What did everybody do for the long weekend?

  Started by pennystove • 12 replies — latest 29 October 201029 October 2010 by john dutchie
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  Just got back from doing the Tablelands circuit in Kahurangi NP.Great weather,heaps of snow though- too deep to go down to Ellis Basin.Couple of small avalanches there and in the ...

• Top Hut? has anyone been to top hut?

  Started by sammanson 29 October 201029 October 2010 • No replies
  Has anyone been to top hut? in the raukapuka area up the south ashburton river im after some info on what its like and maybe some pictures if anyones got ...

• Things I have learnt!

  Started by clive.s • 91 replies — latest 18 October 201018 October 2010 by nzbazza
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  It's amazing how some plants in the bush can grow chocolate. How come only those less than 10 years in age can find it?

• MapMyHike - See where you're going - it's free!!

  Started by davidm • 2 replies — latest 11 October 201011 October 2010 by izogi
  EveryTrail is also pretty good if you want analysis of GPX files. It'll plot them on maps, show elevation/speed profiles, let you connect the trip sequence with photos/videos (either uploaded ...

• Closed Tracks

  Started by pmcke • 5 replies — latest 29 September 201029 September 2010 by izogi
  Thanks for the info, pmcke. It sounds like the kind of thing that some of the bigger recreation organisations like FMC and the Alpine Club may be able to attach ...

• What made you start tramping?

  Started by Jono51 • 8 replies — latest 25 September 201025 September 2010 by Honora
  My dad wouldn't take me on tramps though he took my 3 older brothers. Before the boys were big enough he took my 2 sisters aged 6 and 7 from ...

• Advice for Winter Tramping

  Started by Kristina • 13 replies — latest 25 September 201025 September 2010 by Kristina
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  Hi again Yarmoss! wow! that does sound great! I'm definitely very keen. Just not sure if I'll be able to, yet. Might be that I'll be leaving home for holidays.. ...

• Nardoo Hut

  Started by dicey 19 September 201019 September 2010 • No replies
  Hi, we are looking at doing a trip upto Nardoo Hut, near the Matakitaki Valley, Murchison this summer. Just wondering if anyone has any advise, tips about this trip and ...

• Earthquake news

  Started by matthew • 6 replies — latest 11 September 201011 September 2010 by matthew
  http://www.doc.govt.nz/about-doc/news/issues/docs-canterbury-earthquake-response/

• Boots alpine

  Started by GK1001 • 10 replies — latest 9 September 20109 September 2010 by PhilipW
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  No such thing as the perfect boot; but as a Meindl man myself since they were first available here in NZ, it would it take a lot to change my ...

• Weight and food

  Started by Marcia • 3 replies — latest 9 September 20109 September 2010 by seffles
  That's plenty of food. I'd suggest getting your pack as light as you're comfortable because it'll make the days easier and more enjoyable. Seeing as you've paid out for great walks ...

• Potts hut

  Started by sammanson • 11 replies — latest 4 September 20104 September 2010 by Honora
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  Mystery Lake is a lovely spot. I'd like to go back there sometime.

• The Case of the Missing Hackey-Sacks

  Started by matt the morepork 2 September 20102 September 2010 • No replies
  Hey All Well I am advertising for the lucky person who finds them two hackey sacks. Normally when Iḿ out tramping we take a hackey sack with us we muck around ...

• Mt Richmond weather

  Started by ianpryce • 3 replies — latest 22 August 201022 August 2010 by tonya
  I have done the alpine route in october it was good a time because it was not to hot.I live close by and walk to the top of the richmond ...

• Rokaiwhana Hut?

  Started by Jono51 • 2 replies — latest 17 August 201017 August 2010 by Jono51
  It said on the 1984 map that it was a nzfs one but am not 100 percent sure when it was removed though which is a shame, I am just ...

• ATC Leaders

  Started by calvert • 7 replies — latest 2 August 20102 August 2010 by calvert
  In 2010 the ATC ran three 90 minute training evenings for overnight trip leaders. First night we went over the club document which advises leaders what to do. Second night ...

• Blister Prevention

  Started by kieranpalmer • 13 replies — latest 20 July 201020 July 2010 by stunted
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  I used to get pressure blisters around my toes but eventually figured out that whenever I got a new pair of inner socks I didn't have the problem for a ...

• Warning about posting email addresses

  Started by Mariku • 1 reply 19 July 201019 July 2010 by Honora
  Thanks for that, Matt. Lovely profile pic.

• Pig Damage to native bush

  Started by Tramper4life • 4 replies — latest 19 July 201019 July 2010 by madpom
  Flats on the opposite bank to Totora (upstream from Sayer Hut) were completely ripped up this weekend. Fresh-as, overturned grass still green underneath.

• sand flies

  Started by Paul55 • 6 replies — latest 15 July 201015 July 2010 by Trig X
  You have a similar "pest" in Canada,they're called Blackflies? They're okay on sunny, breezy days. But become very active on overcast days with a hint of rain in the air. They ...