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Kaikoura snow levels & loadings
Mount Hut had very little snow below 1900m Still has 30cm at the base but close o 2M at the top. Kaikouras were too far north for this storm -
Mystery building on Maymorn
I can't immediately find a clear statement on the regular website, but a hunting pamphlet pdf from the gwrc, which Google finds, says no camping. http://www.gw.govt.nz/assets/Parks-and-Recreation/Hunting-in-the-Hutt-Water-Collection-Area.pdf I reckon just call the ... -
Rahui being urged for Waitakere Range
he was walking on a road... he thought the road wasnt actually part of the park. its an access road for watercare to access hydro dams. he knew there werent ... -
introduced mallals effect on native wildlife
Based on the first episode, this is going to be a really cool series. I'd seen Dave Hansford indicate a couple of years ago that he was interested and working ... -
FMC and leader responsibility
I think @madpom has it pretty accurately stated when he says: "Running a job or trip of 'randoms' on an 'equalitarian' basis with no identified team lead is a really tricky ... -
Peak bagging
IMO, you're over-thinking it. Perhaps it depends on what you want to get out of it. A competitive environment where people are focused on bagging more points than someone else might ... -
another closed track
https://www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/news/300276910/slip-closes-walking-track-near-nelson -
Tourist who died hunting may not have been aware o
Tourist who died hunting may not have been aware of rules - Coroner rules? they arent really rules, they are guidelines, and without knowing how he died, you wouldnt necessarily have saved ... -
New Minister of Conservation
It could be a temporary thing given the circumstances because there was very short notice. In any case I don't think direct expertise of a Minister is nearly as important ... -
PLB activation
izogi, thank you - I had 2 windows open and copied the wrong one (dumb*rse!) edited above to this link : https://tramper.nz/forums/thread/8887?offset=1 -
Human remains found on West Coast
Human remains found on West Coast likely missing tramper Marni Sheppeard https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/300260621/human-remains-found-on-west-coast-likely-missing-tramper-marni-sheppeard -
What did you do this weekend?
100% right @Gregor. Was a bit naughty as I did not have definitive trip intentions. Just wanted to go for a walk and ended up visiting 7 huts staying at ... -
End of gas in DOC huts?
From what I can see the rules apply to domestic and industrial use not recreational (yet) There are still few alternatives to fossil fueled camp stoves. There is the Triangia ... -
Parking in St Arnaud
seldom a problem, unlikely in summer with so many about and people camping by the lake.. -
What is like at the moment in the kiwi mountains ?
Judging by comments online it sounds as though Mt Brown hut currently doesn't have coal but on the other hand they may not have known what that pipe thingy was. "Not(sic) ... -
More active and useful content
Unfortunately that FB page clogs up my old laptop so it doesn't work for me at all. -
Whats everyone got planned?
Madpom's done some good long trips in the N.I. He will have them posted on his routeguides website. -
Pleas to the weather gods
Yes - the BoM weather for the fortnight looks preferable to the metservice stuff. Can I have that one please? -
Good RNZ Interview
Well measuring anything as the bird flies from a single structure is never going to o come up with a huge number mainly because we are a tiny country. Go for ... -
Coroner emphasizes carrying emergency shelter
four people with hypothermia rescued from Ruahines https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/ruahine-ranges-rescued-tramper-was-one-hour-from-death/A2SJZROPW6T5PL2TTQJQUVMCIA -
New Minister of Conservation , Kiri Allan,
Kiri Allan Minister of Conservation https://www.labour.org.nz/kiriallan -
NZ Topo maps online
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two rescued on ridge in Kahurangi park
A locator beacon has proved to be a lifesaver for a father and son stranded in Kahurangi National Park. https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/123164922/locator-beacon-lifesaver-for-father-and-son-stranded-on-freezing-national-park-ridge -
Alternative route to get into Otaki Forks
update has no date for when or if the road will open, DOC looking at alternative route on foot https://www.kapiticoast.govt.nz/your-council/projects/otaki-gorge-road/ -
Kaweka: crossing Tutaekuri up via The Rogue
Lowe Corporation Rescue Helicopter Service "In the early hours of yesterday morning, the team were sent into the Kaweka Ranges after a PLB (personal locator beacon) was set off. The ...
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