28 August (Sat)   Wooded Peak
- postponed to next w/e due to weather 
Dan 548 3458 after 5pm – fit  $3
Dan's favourite workout. From Maitai Valley climb 1000m over steep off track territory through pleasant forest to a great viewpoint. Return via Coppermine Saddle. A circuit of 15km.

4–5 September  Mount Fyffe
Ruth Hesselyn 544 0870 or 544 0570  – fit  $43
Test out ice axe and crampon skills on easy terrain, while climbing the dominant foreground peak seen from Kaikoura. Leave Friday night and stay in Blenheim.
Day 1: From Kowhai River carpark, climb 900m over 5km via a 4WD road to Mt Fyffe Hut (8 bunks, 1 ticket). Extensive coastal views and a great spot to watch the sunrise.
Day 2: Climb a further 500m on a snow covered (hopefully) 4WD road to the summit of Mt Fyffe, 1602m. Return the same way.

5 September (Sunday)   Dun Mountain traverse 
Pat Holland  539 1340   Fit.  $3  ***CHANGED***
A round trip from the Maitai dam going up to Dew Lakes, over Little Twin and Dun Mountain and back down the Maitai. 18km & 1100 climb.

11 September    Mt Robert Ridge via Pinchgut 
Uta Purcell 545 0280   Easy $19
The Pinchgut Track zigzags up the steep, bare face of Mt Robert on a well graded track. Take it at an easy pace and you will reach the ridge with spectacular views.