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.