Tracks, routes, and huts

Hilarious! :D

Get a group photo and post as the 1st tramper.nz conference

Useful data when you find the new link :) http://www.doc.govt.nz/our-work/maps-and-datasets/download-doc-geospatial-data/

Smiles Mathew, the antics of the presenters were never meant to impress experienced trampers. Edge of shot tussock faces? You would have enjoyed seeing the stuff that was removed, using the video version of photoshop.

Nice effort, I was wondering today how you guys had got on. This latest storm cycle has dumped a lot in this area, you guys timed it well, scoring good conditions. Nice photos too

Cheers to all who gave feedback! As the only non-Kiwi who has not spent the past decade making trips into the Southern Alps, it would have been more difficult for me to suggest trips that ...

There are several options listed in Moirs Guide Nth. My pick would be from the Rock Biv above Tunnel creek hut to McCullaugh Ck. I'll sketch it into http://routeguides.co.nz/. To any one else reading this - ...

Thanks for the apology Pipeking. You remind me of the younger me who would often put my foot in it. It used to be said that I would only open my mouth to change feet! ...

I climbed Tarahaka via George Spur and there was one section of evil weetbix on the ridge on the way there. I gave it a miss on the way back but wasn't sure if the ...

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@deepriver: - Thanks :) Yes we had trekking poles and abused the heck out of them - stabbing repeatedly any suspect bits of snow that could be bridging dangerous bits. There were a few bits ...

The new track up the true left has now been cut. It is less than a month old and cuttings still have leaves on them. You cross the river at the swing bridge just above ...

Just to close the thread out - walked Routeburn and Kepler, which are logistically the easiest treks to do in a short period of time. The scenery on Day 2 of the Routeburn was great, ...

@pipeking. Yeah that did it alright!

That's perfect. Thanks.

Enjoyed the Mt Owen bit and associated photos. A nice light reading but informative writing style!

Hi there, Just letting everyone know, our dog has been located. He went back to the hut and has settled in under it. A couple of hunters have been nourishing him with fresh venison, lucky ...

There was 18 people staying at or around Larrikin hut Saturday night. In the previous two months barely anyone stayed there. Its a cool small hut with a open fire.

fresh roast beef on a tramp. YUM Im coming with you next time. Not sure about consuming 5 bottles of wine though. 3 really is my limit.

Hey guys ! I'm looking for great people to do the great walks ! I'll start on Wednesday the 8th of April from Lake Waikaremoana (3-4 days) then Tongariro (3-4 days) and to finish, Wanganui ...

Heading up to the Wilken North branch area is a great idea if you want to stretch it out to 5 days. The Wilkin is a beautiful valley,I spent 4 days there in Jan based at ...

You've gotta check out Blue Lake if you're in the area,so go with Waiau pass. The lake and hut is a great place for a stopover too if you need a break. Lake Constance is nice too,2 ...

@waynowski Can't say fairer than that. I'll try my best... to use it :) Back on topic...I feel the TA is a great idea and while it may not suit some or be a proper ...

Hi I have walked almost every major route in the nelson lakes area. What is your intended trip difficulty level? What type of terrain do you prefer? How remote do you want to go?

That's awesome! Hard nuts here on the Coast, that's for sure! "Those are the best stories, people doing hell mad stuff in like, their undies..." Love it! Gold! :D What always cracks me up is when I ...