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2024 Programme
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Small People on Big Hills - Glen Inness to Orakei Bike Ride - Sunday 8th June 2025
Join us for a cycle from Glen Innes Station along the bike path to Orakei. Meeting by the station entrance near the traffic lights, we'll cycle pass horses up to Sunhill before crossing the road to ride down the Meadowbank Valley, and over the Orakei causeway. There is a playground along the way and at Orakei we can stop for a bite to eat and/or drink before riding back to GI.
If the wheels have fallen off then there is the option of the train back to GI.
Trip leader: Jared H
Sunday Walk - Waiheke Island Coastal Walk Sunday 8th June 2025
Catch the 9.00 am ferry to Waiheke from the downtown ferry terminal.
On arrival at the Matiatia Bay terminal we will take a bus to Palm Beach and from there walk back along the picturesque coastline via various tracks and walkways to the ferry terminal.
Waihekes’ northern coastline is most interesting with lots of small coves, sandy bays and scenery to enjoy along the way.
For bookings and enquiries please contact our leader Susan Stephens. mob:- 021 143 6407 or email:- susan.stephens565@gmail.com
Snowcraft Weekend - 26th/27th July 2025
Come and learn the skills required for above the bush travel and alpine crossings. An introductory course focused on gaining the skills and confidence for moving on snow and ice including ice axe and crampon use, self arrest , use of basic avalanche equipment . This is based at our cosy Ruapehu Hut but Saturday night will spent higher up the mountain at the Alpine hut on delta corner. Course includes one evening introductory session approximately 1 month prior to the course which will cover gear options. Cost $350 per person (members) or $500 non-member ( includes main meals and accommodation). Transport is not included but will be co-ordinated between participants , travel down Friday evening back Sunday afternoon/early evening. Participants need to have or hire a helmet, ice axe and crampons ($25/ set for the weekend).
Contact: Mark Roberts mark2005roberts@yahoo.co.nz
RECURRING WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
Thursday Walks – Walks are held on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month (except January and December).
We use a separate communications list with full details of trips for those regularly taking part. If you wish to join the list and come on the walks, send us an email on the link below.
For further information or to join the list, contact Clive Bolt thursday.walks@alpinesport.org.nz.