Tramping, Tales, Training and Travails
Waiorongomai Hut 26.09.2020 (2hrs one way) I had meant this weekend trip to be a newbie-friendly Bushcraft Wellington Meetup overnighter but cancelled due to insufficient interest, backed up by a terrible forecast. But Saturday day was OK, so Dave and I headed out to visit this isolated spot in the northern Rimutakas. Getting there is... Continue Reading →
Date: 08/04/2018 – 09/04/2018 Party: Larry & Dave Night location/s: Boar Inn (DOC sole occupancy) A little brotherly outing on a Sunday night, Dave and I set off from the Catchpool carpark at 3:30pm. We climb the Butcher Track, a consistent 300m climb over 1km, entering the Beech forest characteristic of this side of the ridge, with plenty of fantails for... Continue Reading →
"You be careful" folks say of my wandering. "Don't you go doing anything stupid". It's a bit late for that, but the concern for my safety is heartwarming, well-founded and heeded. I booked on OTNZ's Advanced Bushcraft course some time back. This entry covers my experience this weekend. I write this in the hopes it will encourage you to book... Continue Reading →
Date: 03/02/2018 – 04/02/2018 Party: Larry, Dave and Martin Night location/s: Matthews Stream (tenting) We climb the Whakanui Track at the south end of ironically named Sunny Grove Wainui at 11am. The party is bro Dave, his mate (and now mine) Martin and myself. It is a relatively steep climb from 140m to 540m, where we meet the... Continue Reading →
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