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Updated 12 March 2010             Regular Features       Club Trip Difficulty Indicators  [indicators]   Club Bulletin Board Use this to advertise spontaneous trips, trips not on the calendar, private trips and to organise transport. It works best if lots of people use it. [ link ]       Mountain Skills Technical Evenings These are held on the third Tuesday of the month at the Cardrona Speights Ale House, 7:30pm. Come and have a drink, a meal and meet the keen set. Download PDF (Next on 18 Feb) Ph Brian Duffy on  528 3782 (or mob: 021 859 829) or email at b.duffy@xtra.co.nz   Indoor rock climbing at the Mount Wellington Extreme Edge. Thursdays 7pm. The venue will cycle to give variation for travelling.  Ph Brian Duffy on  528 3782 (or mob: 021 859 829) or email at b.duffy@xtra.co.nz       Outdoor rock climbing at various venues Mt Eden quarry, Wharepara, etc. Great fun. Contact Brian for dates Ph Brian Duffy on  528-3782 or email at b.duffy@xtra.co.nz     Ruapehu climbing when conditions look good Impromtu and unadvertised. Goes when the conditions are favourable (no hut bashing) Ph Brian Duffy on  528-3782 or email at b.duffy@xtra.co.nz                Mid Week Thursday Walks & Tramps 2010      program  (also see program below) (Note these are on the 2nd and 4th Thursday each month)   Mountain Safety Council Courses 2010            NZMSC Courses    Alpine Instruction course 2010                           To be advised    Orienteering Summer Series                                AOC Summer Series in local parks and reserves [brochure]        Club Summer Camp 2009                                     This year 156 people, 49 children and their families attended.                                         Sunday March 7, Mountain Safety Council, River-Crossing Skills Course.  [Notice] This is not only very educational it is a really fun day! A must for all trampers who may encounter river crossings For ASC Club Carpooling Contact: Simon Thompson. Email thompson.s@xtra.co.nz or 09 426 0393      Sunday 7 March – Tawharanui Day Trip Explore this mainland island sanctuary and enjoy a swim plus picnic. Leader: Bruce Rogers 473 5189 bj_rogers@xtra.co.nz    Thursday March 11 Thursday Walks There will be a walk on the second and forth Thursday of each month See the notice above in regular features for a link to the complete list Organiser: Sherilyn Coney- sconey@xtra.co.nz –ph 520-0229    Sunday 14 March – Shakespeare Ramble Meeting at Gulf Harbour Ferry Terminal at 09.45am. Walk past newly opened harbour to the waterfall gully via the wetland. After a snack stop at the lookout join the newly opened Tiri Bush Track. Returning via Beachwalk and Café. Ferry option free for Gold Card members, $16 return for YHA card holders. From Auckland 09.00h, return from Gulf Harbour 16.00h. Leader: Colleen Brewer 09 424 7301 candwbrewer@hotmail.com    Friday 19 March to Sun 21 March – Midis/Vets Ohakune Weekend Leader: Sherilyn Coney 520 0229 sconey@xtra.co.nz    Sat 20 Mar to Sunday 21 March – Small People on Big Hills. Waitekere Sleepover By request from the Small People, another sleep-over in the Club Hut plus bush and beach walks. Please book early to avoid disappointment. Leader: Janet Romanes 522 1579 janroman@xtra.co.nz     Friday 19 - Sunday 21 March, Pirongia - Kakepuku Drive to Colts and Fillies Backpackers on Friday evening for early start on the Pirongia Loop from Forest Park Lodge carpark Ascend to Mahaukura, traverse old crater rim to summit and return via Tirohanga Track and Mangakara Walk to the carpark. Sunday will be a short drive and walk in the Mt Kakepuku reserve before returning to Auckland. Accommodation booking requires people to contact me preferably 2 weeks beforehand. Leader:   Peter Loveridge 377-3398    Sunday 21 March – Biking – Gulf Harbour Ferry to Gulf Harbour leaving Auckland 9am. Bike the old East Coast Bay Road back to Devonport Ferry Leader: Jan Sprosen 575 5088 ojsprosen@hotmail.com    27/28 March Kayaking to Motuihe Island Leaving from St Heliers. Staying overnight Enquiries to Joe Scott-Woods  ph 575 5383     Sunday 28 March – Waitakeres - Parau circuit - Tracks numbered 55, 60, 61 & 62 Enjoy a day tramp in a part of the watershed area which the club has not visited for a while. Grade: medium Leader: Warren & Jocelyn White 5244307 whytehouse@clear.net.nz   Fri-Mon 1-5 April – Kaimanawa Easter Weekend – Umukarikari Stay Waipakahi hut, tents would be needed. Options to be decided Options include Urchin track to the Waipakahi river and camp Day up the river to Waipakahi hut, Day three out over Umukarikari. There is also a new track joining the Umukarikari and Urchin from Sharp cone (1480) Or spend two nights at the hut and day trips. Some excellent views to be had . Leader: Kim Hutchinson. ph818-4679, or 021 141 8057 Email: hutch777@xtra.co.nz    Easter Weekend 1-4 April Cape Brett Traverse The Cape Brett track traverses rugged terrain for 16 kms through native and regenerating bush. The challenging tramp follows along ridges that offer dramatic coastal views. Extra water should be carried. The planned trip will not take up the whole of the Easter weekend. Leave Auckland early afternoon Thurs 1 April, stay overnight at Karibu Creek backpackers on Old Russell Road, Punaruku. Travel to Oke Bay, Rawhiti by car (20 mins) Friday morning, leaving vehicles in secure parking. Walk to Cape Brett hut (8 hours) and stay overnight. Saturday - walk to Deep Cove (2 ½ hours) to be picked up by boat and taken back to Rawhiti. Either return to Auckland Saturday afternoon or stay another night (may need to camp). Options for other walks in the area include the Whangamumu track – 4.5 kms, an easy forest and beach walk to Whangamumu Harbour and Te Toroa Bay. Accommodation at Cape Brett Hut needs to be booked and paid for in advance. A track maintenance fee for crossing private land is also payable. Accommodation booking requires people to contact me as soon as possible. Limited bunk spaces available, camping optional Leader Jenny Hudson Phone 09415 7519 Email: jenny@hudson.co.nz         Fri-Sun 1-4 April – Easter Weekend – Journey to Remember A 40km trail over 3 days on private property between Riverhead and Puhoi. You can do as few or as many days as you like. Essentially it is a pilgrimage calling at Hare Krishna Temple, a Buddhist Monastery and a couple of churches along the way. It is a fundraiser for the Hibiscus Coast Hospice. Leader: Janet Romanes 522 1579 janroman@xtra.co.nz     LEADER REQUIRED Easter Weekend Tramp - Hillary Trail (Camping Options or Day Walks.)  see links on meetings page [Click] Hands Up those who would like to walk this newly established Trail. You can undertake a series of day walks or a multi day tramp of up to 4 days or variations thereof. Please respond to Tours Officer, Email: thompson.s@xtra.co.nz      Sat & Sun 10/11 April – Whananaki Wanders Coastal Day walks based at Whananaki North Holiday Park. We have been able to get reduced rates for accommodation. More details later Leader:  Kathleen Jameson 527 2613 kdewson@xtra.co.nz       Saturday 17 April, Kayaking, Pt Chev to Okahu Bay Leader: Ross Henderson Phone 09 846 9489. Email: henderso@slingshot.co.nz    Sunday 18 April, Small People on Big Hills Leader: Beryl Borthwick. Phone 444 9667. Email: beborthwick@xtra.co.nz     Sunday 18 April, Hunuas Tramp Leader: Jane Rogers . Phone 473 5189. Email: jane.rogers@xtra .co.nz    Sunday 25 April WAITAKERES - CASCADE. BETHELLS A journey from the forest to the sea begining in the best kauri forest near Auckland following the Wainamu Bush Track to emerge by the outlet of Lake Wainamu which flows into the ocean at Bethells beach. Leader Clive Bolt ph 534 2946       Sunday 2nd May, Maungatauri Tramp Leader: Don Baker. Phone 537 9332. Email: don.baker@xtra.co.nz    Saturday 8 May, Ruapehu Food Drop Weekend. We will be having a party on the Saturday night. Rain backup date of 15 May Bart Schroder Email: schroder@vodafone.co.nz     Saturday 8 May Motuihe Island Restoration Motuihe Island is a fabulous place that is being restored as a bird sanctuary by the Motuihe Trust. www.motuihe.org.nz The Island has been predator free since 2005 and already Kiwi, Saddlebacks and Kakariki have been released and are thriving. Over 50,000 trees are planted each year. Help is needed for planting and nursery work. All equipment is provided. ASC members have provided great support over past years and we hope to have another good turnout this year. The 360 Discovery Ferry leaves Pier 4 on Quay Street at 8-00am. After helping for about 2 or 3 hours, a BBQ sausage lunch and drinks are provided, leaving time for a walk around parts of the island before catching the ferry leaving Motuihe at 1-00pm, 3-30pm or 5-00pm. The ferry cost for volunteers is $15 return and a $4 parking voucher is available for the Downtown car park. Bookings are necessary. Leader: John La Roche 528 9759 email johnlaroche@xtra.co.nz     Sunday 9 May – Small People on Big Hills – Tahuna Torea Nature Reserve Meet at entrance on West Tamaki Rd at 9. 15 am to catch low tide and walk the sandspit. Bring change of pants – things could get muddy. Chris Barfoot will tell us about the reserve and the birds there. Leader: Janet Romanes 522 1579 janroman@xtra.co.nz     Weekend 15-16 May. Pinnacles Tramp. Leader: Jane Rogers . Phone 473 5189. Email: jane.rogers@xtra .co.nz    Sunday 16 May. Bike Ride, Coatesville Area. Leader: Jan Sprosen 575 5088 ojsprosen@hotmail.com     Sunday 23 May WAITAKERES . ANAWHATA VALLEY Tramp sometimes off track to the Cannibal Creek Waterfall in the remote Anawhata valley beside the wild west coast beaches. Leader Joe Scott-Woods. ph 575 5383      Sunday 23 May Rangitoto Island Enjoy an autumn day on Rangitoto, cruise our lovely Gulf and explore the Island. Fullers Ferry leaves Auckland at 9.15 am, Devonport 9.25 am Adults $25 return, Children $12.50, Family Pass $59, Seniors $22.50 A 5% discount is available for a group booking of 10 or more Contact: Beryl Borthwick 4449 667 021 299 6343 Email: beborthwick@xtra.co.nz    Sunday 30 May, Waitakeres Trip. Details to be advised. Leader: To be advised.    Saturday 5 June, Kayaking the Hoteo River Leader: Ross Henderson Phone 09 846 9489. Email: henderso@slingshot.co.nz    Queens Birthday Weekend, Sat 5, to Mon 7 June, Tararuas Tramp. Leader: Brian Duffy. Email: b.duffy@xtra.co.nz       Sunday 20 June WAITAKERES . KAREKARE Begining from Karekare we hike along the coast and return up and down the ridges that surround the Pararaha valley with extensive bush and ocean outlooks Leader Owen Sprosen ph 575 5088               Please note that you are responsible for your own safety and to provide adequate equipment for yourself on all club trips. You must ensure that you are fit and capable of undertaking the planned trip and you must advise the leader of any medical conditions or other issues that may affect the trip. If in doubt contact the trip leader              Some of the trips are marked TBA = To Be Advised. That means we do not have a leader at the time the trip was posted. If you could help by leading one of these trips please contact the tours officers by email them at   tours@alpinesport.org.nz. Once a leader has come forward it will be posted on this page.                  We are continuously developing our program all the time,  So keep an eye on this space Alpine Sports Club inc.  P.O. Box 131, Auckland, New Zealand.  email   email@alpinesport.org.nz                                Home  Club Profile  Ruapehu  Waitakere  Joining  Trips  Meetings  Notices     Photo Gallery Gear  Links  Auckland Walkways Contact us Alpine Instruction Downloads & Resources