Join us in South Island 25 days after Xmas

Welcome any keen tramper to join us in doing 25-day walks in South Island after X'mas. Please send me mail. We will be tramping the following 3 classic route: 1. Richmond Fixed Wire Travers, 6 days (Loop, Richmond Forest, Nelson) 2. north part of the Southern Alps, 12 days (Arthur's Pass to Hokitika) 3. Five Pass route, 7 days (Loop, Routeburn Shelter, Glenorchy) December 26~31 2011 Richmond Fixed-Wire Travers, 6 days. Briefing: difficulty level, in the Richmond Forest, loop, stay in huts, the highest point is 1,756 meters, start and finish at Nelson. http://www.skylark.co.nz/wp/fixed-wire-traverse/ Jan 2~13 2012 north part of the Southern Alps, Arthurs Pass to Hokitika. 12 days. Briefing: difficulty level, start from Otira at Arthur's Pass, the whole route can be finished at Mt Cook Village, 220 ​​km for21 days, but we just do the northern part and will finish our tramp at Lake Kaniere , out to Hokitika. Stay in Carroll Hut, Dillons Hut, Mudflat Hut, Grassy Flat Hut, Top Crawford Hut, Toaroha Saddle Hut, Frews Hut, Cedar Flat Hut. http://www.tramper.co.nz/?6369 Jan 15~21 2012 5 passes route. 7 days Briefing: difficulty, level demanding, one of 12 classic tramps in NZ, no huts to stay, should bring your tent and cooking utensils. Start and finish at Routeburn Shelter, loop walk. http://picasaweb.google.com/senseinz/5Passes2005TrampingTrip