Please note — address all correspondence pertaining to Club business to the Secretary NEWSLETTER 420 OCTOBER 2016 Over Forties Tramping Club, PO Box 6505, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch 8442 Established 1978 Affiliated to the Federated Mountain Clubs of NZ www.oftc.org.nz Note the deadline for Newsletter items to the Editor is the 20th of every month for the following month’s Newsletter—send to Mavis Airey at [email protected]and David Lloyd at [email protected]Trip details by the 15th of every month to Trip Collators: Saturday and Sunday trips to Karyn Brookes—354 0113 [email protected]Wednesday trips to Barbro Guard—980 2792 [email protected]OVER FORTIES TRAMPING CLUB INC OFTC CLUB NIGHT When: Tuesday, November 1 Where: Knox Lounge, Corner of Bealey Avenue and Victoria Street Time: 7.30pm Guest speaker: Club member Margaret McGowan: Nursing experience in Nepal after the earthquake SEE YOU THERE OFTC CHRISTMAS PARTY SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3 5PM TO 7PM This year’s OFTC Christmas celebration will be held at the Abberley Park Hall, 20 Abberley Crescent, St Albans. Put this date in your diaries now. All members and partners welcome. Please bring your own drinks, glasses and a plate of festive food to share. DON’T MISS THIS! TRAMP LEADERS WORKSHOP Saturday, October 8, 2016 Paul Knox, Stu McHugh and Ian Fussell will run an informal workshop for Tramp Leaders and also for those who wish to lead a Club tramp in the future. It is important that we have new Leaders stepping up. This workshop will give them a great insight as to their role and responsibilities. We particularly want to see experienced leaders come along to share their knowledge and experiences with those attending. As well, it would be great to have new and prospective leaders come along and participate in the discussions. We intend to discuss the following: Leadership. What it entails and what people feel is required of a leader. The Leaders role and responsibilities with regard to day tramps. The Leaders role and responsibilities with regards to backpacking trips. We will conclude with a couple of case studies of actual incidents and the role of the Leader, as well as the rest of the party, in contributing to the success or otherwise of the emergency. Horticultural Hall (Hagley Park South) Saturday, October 8, 9.30am-12.30pm Morning tea/coffee provided To get an idea of attendance, please email Paul Knox [email protected] if you will be there. Also add a note about anything specific you would like to be discussed. Paul Knox Ian Fussell Stu McHugh
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Please note — address all correspondence pertaining to Club business to the Secretary
NEWSLETTER 420 OCTOBER 2016
Over Forties Tramping Club, PO Box 6505, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch 8442
Established 1978 Affiliated to the Federated Mountain Clubs of NZ www.oftc.org.nz
Note the deadline for Newsletter items to the Editor is the 20th of every month for the following month’s Newsletter—send to Mavis Airey at [email protected] and David Lloyd at [email protected]
Trip details by the 15th of every month to Trip Collators: Saturday and Sunday trips to Karyn Brookes—354 0113
When: Tuesday, November 1 Where: Knox Lounge, Corner of Bealey Avenue and Victoria Street
Time: 7.30pm
Guest speaker: Club member Margaret McGowan: Nursing experience in Nepal after the earthquake
SEE YOU THERE
OFTC CHRISTMAS PARTY
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3
5PM TO 7PM This year’s OFTC Christmas celebration will be held at the Abberley Park Hall, 20 Abberley Crescent, St Albans. Put this date in your diaries now. All members and partners welcome. Please bring your own drinks, glasses and a plate of festive food to share.
DON’T MISS THIS!
TRAMP LEADERS WORKSHOP Saturday, October 8, 2016
Paul Knox, Stu McHugh and Ian Fussell will run an informal workshop for Tramp Leaders and also for those who wish to lead a Club tramp in the future. It is important that we have new Leaders stepping up. This workshop will give them a great insight as to their role and responsibilities. We particularly want to see experienced leaders come along to share their knowledge and experiences with those attending. As well, it would be great to have new and prospective leaders come along and participate in the discussions. We intend to discuss the following:
Leadership. What it entails and what people feel is required of a leader.
The Leaders role and responsibilities with regard to day tramps.
The Leaders role and responsibilities with regards to backpacking trips.
We will conclude with a couple of case studies of actual incidents and the role of the Leader, as well as the rest of the party, in contributing to the success or otherwise of the emergency.
Horticultural Hall (Hagley Park South) Saturday, October 8, 9.30am-12.30pm
Morning tea/coffee provided
To get an idea of attendance, please email Paul Knox [email protected] if you will be there. Also add a note about anything specific you would like to be discussed. Paul Knox Ian Fussell Stu McHugh
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MEMBERSHIP REPORT – OCTOBER 2016 Change of address Ray Twist 03 310 7520 12 Sequoia Way, Rangiora [email protected] Re-joining Member Ann McKeever 980 1785 120 Dyers Pass Road, Cashmere, Christchurch 8022 [email protected] Ann has returned from overseas and wants to resume Wednesday tramping New members Astrid Brauksiepe 388 7311 46A Blake Street, New Brighton, Christchurch 8061 [email protected] Astrid went to Kirwans Hut on June 29-30 with Bridget Barclay Ian Fryer 348 3349 110 Totara Street, Riccarton, Christchurch 8041 [email protected] Ian is Jean Fryer’s husband and is an experienced tramper. He did his overnighter on Stewart Island with Jill Lyall in March Membership Including these three people the club now has 403 members (180M, 223F) Fay Jackson
CHAIR’S REPORT
Sunday, September 11, aboard MS Oosterdam, making a leisurely nine knots enroute from Palma de Mallorca (Spain) to Toulon (France). We have fine conditions—a clear sky, light wind, no swell and 31deg C. This is a closing stage of a European trip that was delayed for a few years by the earthquakes and the aftermath. We have spent time in France, first in Paris and then near Brest in Brittany with our daughter and first grandchild. Our son-in-law is on contract with the French Groupama America’s Cup yacht syndicate. We moved on to England to visit my wife's friends near Oxford, and then to Liverpool for her nephew’s wedding. The makeover of Liverpool from when I first visited it in the mid-1970s is extraordinary and it is well worth a visit. It is 15 years to the day since the 9/11 attacks in the USA changed the world. From the NZ media, the security situation in Europe sounded dire, but we have not encountered anything untoward. The only indication has been in French towns where we have occasionally encountered squads of armed soldiers on foot patrol. In contrast to New Zealand, the weather has been consistently settled and fine, and we have encountered light rain only twice. It was very warm in Cadiz and Gibraltar, where a walk halfway up the rock left me well-exercised. As email on board ship (via satellite phone) is very expensive, we have relied on intermittent wifi connections ashore. No doubt the club has continued through the contributions of its many willing members. I am now looking forward to returning to Christchurch on September 24 and reconnecting with club members. Alistair McKerchar
DAY TRIP PROGRAMME The tramps are listed in order of difficulty, with the easiest first, then moderate, then harder.
If you are unsure of a tramp please check with the tramp leader.
NQ means that this tramp is not a qualifying tramp for prospective new members. All other day tramps grade 2 and above are qualifying tramps.
Travel costs for trips are calculated at three passengers per car.
Please note: It is club policy that these day tramps and the tramping programmes detailed in the newsletter are for members only.
CANCELLATIONSCANCELLATIONS
Go to the OFTC website home page - Cancellation Notices.
TO CANCEL A DAY TRAMP
Go to OFTC website and log in. Click on Members section, then click on Cancellations on the left hand side list. Type your message into the dialog box then click save. CANCELLATIONS MUST BE DONE 1½ HOURS BEFORE DEPARTURE. Any changes to your trip or equipment requirements should be placed 12 hours in advance. Leaders are no longer required to go to the start meeting place provided this has been notified earlier
LOCATOR BEACONS
Collect and carry these. Please note — they are collected from the Z Service Stations at Belfast, Yaldhurst or Barrington. For any private use of these beacons please contact Stu McHugh to arrange (323 6333).
AT THE END OF THE TRAMP
Please send the number of participants to: Gavin Hampton [email protected])
Reminders to Tramp Leaders TRAMP PLANNERSTRAMP PLANNERS Note — Please forward your draft list to the Club Captain
by the 20th of each month
Saturday Colin Garthwaite 360 3770
Wednesday Veterans Heather Spence 03 261 2002
Middle Vicky Samson Yvonne Cargill
342 7962 358 2129
Russell Hignett 355 5670 Brian Meadows 337 4423 Hard Bridget Barclay 027 2529953 John Allan 326-4966 Sunday Easier Sheila Downard 337 4201 Mary Clark 348 6621
Middle Claire Matoe 388 6427 Wendy Hughes 388 3295 Peter Moore 348 0765 Hard Ian Fussell 358 3724
Gaye Morton 332 2284
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Bowenvale to Sugarloaf PH57 Cost: Nil From Bowenvale car park to Hidden Valley, to Sugarloaf. Back via Victoria Park and Eastern Bush track to car park. Grade: 2 Depart: Bowenvale car park at 9am Time: 4-5 hours Leader: Qingyi Ma 343 2142 Middle Group No planned tramp. Please contact the Planners if you can lead a tramp on this date. Mt Enys W53 Cost: $18 Highest point in Craigieburn Range. Up ridge from Porters Skifield access road at quarry to the summit and return via adjacent route. Ice axe/crampons required and know how to use them. Grade: 4 Depart: Yaldhurst Hotel car park at 8am Time: 6-7 hours Leader: Ian Fussell 358 3724
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Sumner Circuit via Barnett Park PHx Cost: Nil An initial walk along the beach past Shag Rock and round to Barnett Park. Up walkway to connect with the Eastender Track and on to Greenwood Park/Richmond Hill. Descend through new subdivision areas and back to Sumner Surf Lifesaving car park. Grade: 1 Depart: Sumner Surf Lifesaving car park 9am Time: 4-5 hours Leader: Mary Brinsdon 366 9119 Mount Bruce and Lagoon Saddle – Combined Middle and Top Groups W51 K34 Cost: $23 A pleasant climb through bush from Cora Lynn DOC car park, along Lagoon saddle track, then across and up to summit of Mount Bruce. Depending on the group and weather conditions, return options include descending to Lagoon Saddle Hut and back to the cars. Grade: 3 Depart: Yaldhurst Hotel car park at 8am Time: 5-6 hours Leaders: Peter Moore 348 0765 & Ross Walker 322 5060
Orton Bradley Waterfall and Tablelands BP53 Cost: $4 plus $10 per car From Orton Bradley car park, up the valley forest
A leader has the responsibility and right to refuse anybody they consider for any reason may not be able to cope with the conditions.
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walkway to the waterfall. Then to the tablelands and down through some lovely forest, back to the cars. Grade: 2 Depart: Car park opposite PMH (river west) at 9am Time: 4-5 hours Leader: Carolina Kol 03 312 7970 Co-leader: Joan Stevenson 388 0227 Mount Oxford from Coopers Creek NW05 L34 Cost: $11 Initially walk in along undulating track through bush, then a steep climb to summit (1364m) with wonderful views in all directions. Return the same way. Grade: 3 Depart: Belfast Hotel car park at 8.30am Time: 5–6 hours Leader: Kirsten Nissen 332 0830 Mt Cockayne W85 Cost: $18 From Tim’s Stream, follow Cheeseman Ski Field Road to spur west of the road, climb over point 1722m to the range. Traverse to Mt Cockayne (1874m) and descend via ski field back to road. Depart: Yaldhurst car park 8am Grade: 4 Time: 6-7 hours Leader: Ian Fussell 358 3724. Call Ian if coming.
Mt Vernon-CRW-Huntsbury PH35 Cost: Nil From Centaurus Road, up various tracks to Mt Vernon and Scotts Bush. Return via Huntsbury Track and Major Aitken Reserve. Grade: 2 Depart: Lower end of Whaka Terrace (just off Centaurus Rd) at 9am Time: 4-5 hours Leader: Sheila Downard 337 4201 Lyndon Hill, Lake Lyndon W 05 K 35 Cost: 15 Leave cars at A frame shelter at Lake Lyndon, short walk initially, then a steep climb up ridge and then across broad summit. Return along tops and drop down to lake shore near lodge and then either side of lake to cars. Grade: 3 Depart: Yaldhurst Hotel car park at 8.30am Time: 5 hours Leader: Evelyn Sheridan 383 0891
Avoca Valley and Beyond PHx Cost : Nil Steady ascent from Mary Duncan Reserve to Summit Road and beyond. Return down Avoca Valley to the Reserve. Grade: 2 Depart: Mary Duncan Reserve, Port Hills Road (near/east of Avoca Valley Road) at 9am
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Time: 4 - 5 hours Leader: Michael Elsworth 377 2265 Waterfall Creek Tarns W120 Cost: $18 From Texas Flat, follow Hogsback Track to Waterfall Creek, steep climb to grassy ridge then sidle across to tarns. Return the same way. Route has approximately (1300m) of ascent overall with the ups and downs of sidling. Grade: 3 Depart: Yaldhurst Hotel car park at 8am Time: 6-7 hours Leader: Neil Allardyce 347 4792
South Hagley Park NQ Cost: Nil Walk through Hagley Park and surrounding areas. Depart: Poulson St near Church Square, Addington at 9.30am Time: 3-4 hours Leaders: Valda and Brian Woods 358 8250 Halswell Quarry to Sign of Bellbird PH46 Cost: Nil Halswell Quarry up Kennedys Bush track to CRW. Along Holdsworth Track and then on to Orongomai Track and up to Sign of Bellbird for lunch. Grade: 2 Time: 5 hours Depart: Halswell Quarry at 8.30am Leader: Yvonne Cargill 358 2129 Broken Hill W72 Cost: $18 From car park near Parapet Rock (SH73), short climb leads to easy ridge heading east to Broken Hill (1485m). Return by ridge to Flock Hill Stream & farm track back to SH73 & start point. Excellent introduction to tops travel with great views of Cragieburn, Torlesse Range and Winding Creek Basin. Grade: 3 Time: 6 hours Depart: Yaldhurst Hotel car park at 8am Leader: Elspeth Jeet 384 1331 Co-Leader: Stu McHugh 323 6333 The Gap from Porters Pass Cost: $14 A variation on the usual route, heading to the Gap over Foggy PK, Castle Hill PK and returning to the cars via the Kowai River. Ice-axe & crampons may be required. A car shuttle is required. Grade: 4 Depart: Yaldhurst Hotel car park at 7.30am Time: 7+ hours Leader: Bridget Barclay 027 252 9953 Contact Bridget if you are interested in coming on this trip. Meet Bridget in Springfield.
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Avonhead Area NQ Cost: Nil Walk through parks and lanes in the Avonhead area. Depart: Woodbury St (off Withells Rd) entrance to Crosbie Park at 9.30am Time: 3-4 hours Leader: Margaret Wardle 980 9724 Captain Thomas Track and Beyond PH47 Cost: Nil Walk up Captain Thomas to Crater Rim and Evans Pass. Come out via Breeze Col to Taylors Mistake, then Scarborough Bluff Track to cars. Grade: 2 Depart: End of Summervale Drive at Horse Paddock at 8.30am Time: 4-5 hours Leader: Alan Morgan 384 9976 Mt Bruce / Lagoon Saddle W51 Cost: $23 A pleasant climb through bush from Cora Lynn DOC car park along track to Lagoon Saddle, then across and up to Mt Bruce. Descend to Lagoon Saddle shelter for lunch. Various options for return depending on time and wishes of group. Grade: 3 Depart: Yaldhurst Hotel car park at 8am Time: 5 hours Leader: Ray Twist 03 310 7520 The Pyramid W61 Cost: $24 A steep 1000m climb from the Hawdon Valley to the open tops. Then returning the same way. Bring spare shoes to cross the river. Ice axe & crampons may be required. Grade: 4 Depart: Yaldhurst Hotel car park at 8am Time: 6.5 hours Leader: Ian Fussell 358 3724 Contact Ian if you are interested in coming on this trip
Waikari Cost: $13 The walk has two options – climbing up to view Maori rock art or walking on the historic rail track around the village. Depart: Belfast Hotel car park at 9.30am Time: 3-4 hours Leaders: Lois Watson 03 313 3491 and Heather Spence 03 261 2002 Akaroa Skyline via Curry Track, Purple Peak Cost: $15 From Heritage Park up the Curry Track to Purple Peak, various tracks back to car. Great views. Grade: 2+ Depart: Ashgrove Terrace (by Reserve) at 8.30am Time: 5 hours Leader: Robin Mears 355 8676
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Rabbit Hill, Lake Lyndon W03 Cost: $16 Leave cars at A frame shelter at Lake Lyndon. Climb zigzag track off Porters Pass road to ridge above the lake. Follow the broad undulating ridge to Rabbit Hill peak. Drop off ridge down a selection of slopes to the road and return to cars. Grade: 3 Depart: Yaldhurst Hotel car park at 8.30am Time: 5 hours Leader: Colin Garthwaite 360 3770 Mt Enys W53 Cost: $15 Highest point in the Craigieburn Range Park on Porter Heights ski field access road, cross Porter River and follow Ridge to Mt Enys. Ice-axe and crampons may be required. Grade: 4 Depart: Yaldhurst Hotel car park 8am Time: 7+ hours Leader: Mark Taylor 342-6113 Contact Mark if you are interested in coming on this tramp Co-leader: Paul Knox
Ilam Wander NQ Cost: Nil Walk through Ilam area and University rhododendron gardens. Depart: Dovedale Ave near Waimairi Rd at 9.30am Leaders: Valda and Brian Woods 358 8250 The Cathedrals, Rakaia Gorge area W33 Cost: $14 Via Rakaia Walkway, then over rolling farm land. Magnificent views. Grade: 2 Depart: Yaldhurst Hotel car park at 8.30am Time: 5 hours approx Leader: Graeme Brown 383 3732 Waiwera, Little River BP 63 Cost: $10 Climb via ridge to trig point 684m returning via Table Hill 525m. Great views of Peninsula. Grade: 3 Depart: Ashgrove Tce (by Reserve) at 8:30am Time: 5 hrs Leader: Bruce Stanton 338 1909 Mt Binser W75 Cost: $26 Traverse the three summits of Mt Binser (1860m). Extensive views from Mt White and the Esk to the west. Short car shuttle. Route may vary on the day. Ice-axe & crampons may be required. Grade: 4 Depart: Yaldhurst Hotel car park at 7am. Note REALLY early start time.
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Club Equipment
The following items are available for members to borrow: Emergency tents (two) John Hayman 3350984 Stu McHugh 3236333 (These tents may be useful for backpacking trips)
Books and tapes: Ian Fussell 3583724
Time: 8 hours Leader: Tom Cholmondeley 325-2838 Contact Tom if you are interested in coming on this trip. Co-leader: Bridget Barclay
Bealey Spur W08 Map K34 Cost: $22 Gradual climb through beech forest and open tussock with tarns to restored musterers hut. Climb higher up ridge for great views and lunch spot. Grade: 3 Depart: Yaldhurst Hotel car park 8am Time: 6 hours Leader: Colin Garthwaite 360 3770 Co-leader: Peter Street 352 5526
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WHAT TO PUT IN YOUR PACK FOR A
BACKPACKING TRIP?
Exactly what to put in your pack for a multi-day trip can prove to be something of a dilemma for both the novice and experienced backpacker alike. There will be a morning session on Saturday, October 15 at Knox Church Hall. A few experienced members of the club will bring along their packs, all packed for the following trips and show you what works for them.
A multi-day trip, staying only in huts. A multi-day trip, camping. Winter/summer differences will also be
discussed. Much is made of light weight tramping, which we full endorse, but it’s important to ensure the right gear is taken, without compromising safety.
Knox Church Hall , Bealey Avenue Saturday, October 15, 9.30am to noon
Morning Tea provided Paul Knox
Club members descend Gibraltar Rock, September 14 Photo: Sheila Downard
Gibraltar Rock, Omahu Bush trip, September 14. Photos: Cathie Graves
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Month Venue Nights Grade Leader
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Kepler Track (part of) - From Te Anau to Luxmore Hut overnight then to Hanging Valley Shelter and return to Luxmore Hut. Side trip to Mt Luxmore and caves.
Waiutu—Big River Hut, Reefton area. From Waiutu explore mining relics and area, tramp into Big River Hut. Depending on numbers may return alternate route.
Bealey Bridge—Carrington Hut—Harman Pass—Julia Hut—Taipo River—Dillons Hut—Jacksons. A superb trip across an alpine pass and down the mighty Taipo, with a real mix of terrain, but not overly challenging. Three nights/four days in BIG country, all in huts. Moderate plus grade and a maximum of eight people.
BACKPACKING TRAMPS CONFIRMATION SYSTEM Due to members withdrawing from backpacking tramps at late stages the committee decided the following conditions will apply:
That a deposit of $25 be paid to the leader no later than six weeks prior to departure if advertised more that three months ahead, otherwise at time of booking.
The deposit will be non-refundable except in exceptional circumstances and at the discretion of the leader. Although the confirmation date will be advertised the actual tramp date will remain sufficiently flexible to allow
changes to be made on account of the weather etc.
Ian Fussell 358 3724 or [email protected] Base Camp and Backpacking Co-ordinator
Health & Safety: Jill Lyall [email protected] Welfare: Pauline Timms 351 5161 DOC liaison: Ian Fussell and Colin Mackie Web editor: The Webteam [email protected] Beacon co-ordinator: Stu McHugh 323 6333 [email protected]
Graeme, Helen and Helen descend Mt Cloudesley, September 14
Helen, Paul and Tom sidle the slope
It’s getting cold and gloomy near the top. Photos: Paul Knox
