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WELCOME EVERYONE
We hike in summer and on snow in winter.
Upcoming events
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SNOW SKILLS - SNOW HIKING AND SELF ARREST
YHA National Park, Waimarino, NZEvent is not full.
To join, read all of the description, join the waitlist, and organiser will chat with you.WELCOME EVERYONE
Join us for a fun day for anyone new to hiking on snow. We'll practice using crampons and ice axe. The main goal is to become confident and competent at self arrest (stopping a slide).FRIDAY 24 JULY
Drive 5h to YHA National Park.
Sleep at YHA National Park.SATURDAY 25 JULY
6:20am Cars loaded.
6:30am Start driving.
Drive 30min to the top of Bruce Road.
7:24am Sunrise.
Enjoy the snow for a full day.
5:23pm Sunset.SUNDAY 26 JULY
Today could be a walk up to Crater Lake, or Mt Tongariro,
or if Saturday weather was poor we can do snow skills on Sunday instead.
Drive 5h to Auckland.EVENT INFO
The focus is to practice and learn about:
Putting on winter boots.
Walking on snow with winter boots.
Walking with an ice axe.
Attaching crampons to winter boots.
Walking with crampons.
Sliding on snow.
Stopping a slide with an ice axe.GEAR - SNOW HIKING
Helmet (mountaineering helmet, ski helmet, or bike helmet).
Winter mountaineering boots (must be crampon compatible).
Crampons (no microspikes) (well-known long-established brands only).
Ice axe (well-known long-established brands only).
Umbilical leash for ice axe (e.g. Black Diamond Slinger leash) or I will provide one.
Sunglasses (with side protection, dark lens category 4 or greater is best).
Winter gloves (e.g. ski gloves with additional inner glove).
Backpack must have a hip belt (or bring a harness).
Thermal socks (e.g. wool).
Gaiters (knee height).
Buff.
Emergency shelter.
Optional: Cap (with no button and fits under helmet).Cheap slippery clothing for sliding on the snow, e.g. polyester jacket and pants.
We will practice sliding in cheap clothing, so we do not damage our good clothing.No helmet? No hike - helmet is worn all day, from the carpark.
No winter gloves? No hike.
No sunglasses? No hike.
No crampons or ice axe from Ali Express or Temu. Well-known and long-established brands only (e.g. Grival, Petzl, Black Diamond).Bringing an emergency folding foam mat, and emergency bag (plastic or foil) is really smart.
GEAR - GENERAL HIKING
Warm-when-wet breathable layers (e.g. merino long johns, merino shirt, merino jumper).
Large backpack which can easily hold everything.
Pack liner or rubbish sack (to waterproof gear).
Puffy synthetic-filled jacket (not down-filled).
Sunscreen, lip balm, applied often.
Food & water for the day.
Rain jacket.
Rain pants.
No cotton.
No jeans.
Headlight.GEAR HIRE
Organise gear hire early.
Contact Living Simply in Newmarket for winter boots ($50), crampons ($50) & ice axe ($25) per weekend hire.
livingsimply.co.nz/page/hire.aspx
Contact Bivouac stores for crampons & ice axe ($10) per day hire.
bivouac.co.nz/gearhire
Contact me for a helmet ($10).YHA NATIONAL PARK
Also known as YHA Backpackers.
Beds have sheets, duvets, pillows and pillowcases.
Bring towel, toiletries, ear plugs (for snorers).
Has hot showers, fully equiped kitchen.
Supermarket nearby.
Book at npbp.co.nz
Example: A mixed-gender dorm, or a females-only dorm.DRIVING THERE
You're welcome to use the comments section to offer a lift or ask for a lift.
If 1 passenger suggest give driver $85*.
2 passengers $72* each.
3 passengers $60* each.
*Cost likely to change due to fuel price volatility.BY ATTENDING YOU AGREE
Your safety is your responsibility.
Attendees must RSVP to event.
The slowest sets the pace.
No music on loudspeakers.
Tell someone your plans.
We help each other.
Smoking forbidden.
We stick together.
Led by organiser.
No littering.
No guests.TO ATTEND
Click on "Join waitlist with a low priority", then send $15 to organiser for helping with meetup costs and group safety gear.
There is no need to pay for Meetup+7 attendees
MT TONGARIRO - SNOW HIKE
YHA National Park, Waimarino, NZEvent is not full.
To join, read all of the description, join the waitlist, and organiser will chat with you.WELCOME EVERYONE
Join us for a snow hike to Mt Tongariro. This is a pretty big day, so regular hikers only.SATURDAY 1 AUGUST
Drive 5h to YHA National Park.
Sleep at YHA National Park.
Get everything ready today.
Make tomorrow morning very easy.SUNDAY 2 AUGUST
5:15am Meet outside YHA National Park, ready to load cars.
5:30am Start driving.
7:17am Sunrise.
Aim to return to carpark before sunset.
5:29pm Sunset.
Drive 5h to Auckland.GEAR - SNOW HIKING
Helmet (mountaineering helmet, ski helmet, or bike helmet).
Winter mountaineering boots (must be crampon compatible).
Crampons (no microspikes) (well-known long-established brands only).
Ice axe (well-known long-established brands only).
Umbilical leash for ice axe (e.g. Black Diamond Slinger leash) or I will provide one.
Sunglasses (with side protection, dark lens category 4 or greater is best).
Winter gloves (e.g. ski gloves with additional inner glove).
Backpack must have a hip belt (or bring a harness).
Thermal socks (e.g. wool).
Gaiters (knee height).
Buff.
Emergency shelter.
Optional: Cap (with no button and fits under helmet).No helmet? No hike - helmet is worn all day, from the carpark.
No winter gloves? No hike.
No sunglasses? No hike.
No crampons or ice axe from Ali Express or Temu. Well-known and long-established brands only (e.g. Grivel, Petzl, Black Diamond).Bringing an emergency folding foam mat, and emergency sleeping bag (plastic or foil) is really smart.
GEAR - GENERAL HIKING
Warm-when-wet breathable layers (e.g. merino long johns, merino shirt, merino jumper).
Large backpack which can easily hold everything.
Pack liner or rubbish sack (to waterproof gear).
Puffy synthetic-filled jacket (not down-filled).
Sunscreen, lip balm, applied often.
Food & water for the day.
Rain jacket.
Rain pants.
No cotton.
No jeans.
Headlight.GEAR HIRE
Organise gear hire early.
Contact Living Simply in Newmarket for winter boots ($50), crampons ($50) & ice axe ($25) per weekend hire.
livingsimply.co.nz/page/hire.aspx
Contact Bivouac stores for crampons & ice axe ($10) per day hire.
bivouac.co.nz/gearhire
Contact me for a helmet ($10).YHA NATIONAL PARK
Also known as YHA Backpackers.
Beds have sheets, duvets, pillows and pillowcases.
Bring towel, toiletries, ear plugs (for snorers).
Has hot showers, fully equiped kitchen.
Supermarket nearby.
Book at npbp.co.nz
Example: A mixed-gender dorm, or a females-only dorm.DRIVING THERE
You're welcome to use the comments section to offer a lift or ask for a lift.
If 1 passenger suggest give driver $85*.
2 passengers $72* each.
3 passengers $60* each.
*Cost likely to change due to fuel price volatility.BY ATTENDING YOU AGREE
Your safety is your responsibility.
Attendees must RSVP to event.
Tell someone your plans.
We help each other.
We stick together.
No loudspeakers.
Led by organiser.
No smoking.
No littering.
No guests.TO ATTEND
Click on "Join waitlist with a low priority", then send $10 to organiser for helping with meetup costs and group safety gear.
There is no need to pay for Meetup+4 attendees
MT TARANAKI - SNOW HIKE
Mt Egmont Visitor Centre, 2679 Egmont Road, Taranaki, NZEvent is not full.
To join, read all of the description, join the waitlist, and organiser will chat with you.WELCOME EVERYONE
Join us for a snowy walk up Mt Taranaki. This is only for people who have completed one of our snow skills events, or a snowcraft course with the alpine club. Regular hikers only.TRACK INFO
Walking up Mt Taranaki is challenging for many.
There is no water on the track.
There is one toilet half way up.
Terrain may be snowy all the way, or a combination of rock and snow.SATURDAY 8 AUGUST
12:00pm Leave Auckland.
Drive 5h to The Camphouse, 2879 Egmont Road, Taranaki.
It's near the Taranaki/Egmont National Park Visitor Centre.
Collect key from below the Visitor Centre.
Lock box code is in booking email.
Park in the carpark below The Camphouse.
Get everything ready today.
Make tomorrow morning very easy.
Sleep @ The Camphouse.SUNDAY 9 AUGUST
Return key to lockbox.
4:50am Be outside The Camphouse, headlights on, laces done up, ready to go.
7:15am Sunrise.
11:00pm Reach our highest point, enjoy lunch.
11:30pm Begin walk down the mountain the same way.
Reach The Camphouse before sunset.
The whole walk may take 8-12 hours, group fitness dependent.
5:42pm Sunset.
Drive 5h to Auckland.THE CAMPHOUSE
$28/night.
Is next to carpark.
No shops nearby.
Has hot showers, electricity, kitchen with stoves, microwaves, fridge, plates, bowls, cuttlery.
Bring sleeping bag or bedding, ear plugs (for snorers), pillow, towel.
Take your rubbish when you leave.
Book any bunkroom you like.
See info and book in link below:
doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/taranaki/places/egmont-national-park/things-to-do/lodges/the-camphouseHUT ETIQUETTE
Respect sleepers.
Tidy up before you leave.
Take your rubbish with you.GEAR - SNOW HIKING
Helmet (mountaineering helmet, ski helmet, or bike helmet).
Winter mountaineering boots (must be crampon compatible).
Crampons (no microspikes) (well-known long-established brands only).
Ice axe (well-known long-established brands only).
Umbilical leash for ice axe (e.g. Black Diamond Slinger leash) or I will provide one.
Sunglasses (with side protection, dark lens category 4 or greater is best).
Winter gloves (e.g. ski gloves with additional inner glove).
Backpack must have a hip belt (or bring a harness).
Thermal socks (e.g. wool).
Gaiters (knee height).
Buff.
Emergency shelter.
Optional: Cap (with no button and fits under helmet).
No helmet? No hike - helmet is worn all day, from the carpark.
No winter gloves? No hike.
No sunglasses? No hike.
No crampons or ice axe from Ali Express or Temu. Well-known and long-established brands only (e.g. Grivel, Petzl, Black Diamond).
Bringing an emergency folding foam mat, and emergency sleeping bag (plastic or foil) is really smart.GEAR - GENERAL HIKING
Warm-when-wet breathable layers (e.g. merino long johns, merino shirt, merino jumper).
Large backpack which can easily hold everything.
Pack liner or rubbish sack (to waterproof gear).
Puffy synthetic-filled jacket (not down-filled).
Sunscreen, lip balm, applied often.
Food & water for the day.
Rain jacket.
Rain pants.
No cotton.
No jeans.
Headlight.GEAR HIRE
Organise gear hire early.
Contact Living Simply in Newmarket for winter boots ($50), crampons ($50) & ice axe ($25) per weekend hire.
livingsimply.co.nz/page/hire.aspx
Contact Bivouac stores for crampons & ice axe ($10) per day hire.
bivouac.co.nz/gearhire
Contact me for a helmet ($10).DRIVING THERE
You're welcome to ask for a lift or offer a lift in the comments section.
790km return from Auckland.
If 1 passenger, suggest give $90 to driver.
2 passengers $75 each.
3 passengers $60 each.
*Cost likely to change due to fuel price volatility.BY ATTENDING YOU AGREE
Your safety is your responsibility.
Attendees must RSVP to event.
The slowest sets the pace.
No music on loudspeakers.
Tell someone your plans.
We help each other.
Smoking forbidden.
We stick together.
Led by organiser.
No littering.
No guests.TO ATTEND
Click on "Join waitlist with a low priority", then send $10 to organiser for helping with meetup costs and group safety gear.
There is no need to pay for Meetup+6 attendees
MT NGAURUHOE - SNOW HIKE
YHA National Park, Waimarino, NZEvent is not full.
To join, read all of the description, join the waitlist, and organiser will chat with you.WELCOME EVERYONE
Join us for a snow hike to Mt Ngauruhoe on the south side. Maybe >12 hours of hiking, so regular and fit hikers only.SATURDAY 15 AUGUST
Drive 5h to YHA National Park.
Get everything ready today.
Make tomorrow morning very easy.
Sleep at YHA National Park.SUNDAY 16 AUGUST
5:20am Meet outside YHA National Park, ready to load cars.
5:30am Start driving.
7:00am Sunrise.
5:43pm Sunset.
Drive 5h to Auckland.GEAR - SNOW HIKING
Helmet (mountaineering helmet, ski helmet, or bike helmet).
Winter mountaineering boots (must be crampon compatible).
Crampons (no microspikes) (well-known long-established brands only).
Ice axe (well-known long-established brands only).
Umbilical leash for ice axe (e.g. Black Diamond Slinger leash) or I will provide one.
Sunglasses (with side protection, dark lens category 4 or greater is best).
Winter gloves (e.g. ski gloves with additional inner glove).
Backpack must have a hip belt (or bring a harness).
Thermal socks (e.g. wool).
Gaiters (knee height).
Buff.
Emergency shelter.
Optional: Cap (with no button and fits under helmet).No helmet? No hike - helmet is worn all day, from the carpark.
No winter gloves? No hike.
No sunglasses? No hike.
No crampons or ice axe from Ali Express or Temu. Well-known and long-established brands only (e.g. Grivel, Petzl, Black Diamond).Bringing an emergency folding foam mat, and emergency sleeping bag (plastic or foil) is really smart.
GEAR - GENERAL HIKING
Warm-when-wet breathable layers (e.g. merino long johns, merino shirt, merino jumper).
Large backpack which can easily hold everything.
Pack liner or rubbish sack (to waterproof gear).
Puffy synthetic-filled jacket (not down-filled).
Sunscreen, lip balm, applied often.
Food & water for the day.
Rain jacket.
Rain pants.
No cotton.
No jeans.
Headlight.GEAR HIRE
Organise gear hire early.
Contact Living Simply in Newmarket for winter boots ($50), crampons ($50) & ice axe ($25) per weekend hire.
livingsimply.co.nz/page/hire.aspx
Contact Bivouac stores for crampons & ice axe ($10) per day hire.
bivouac.co.nz/gearhire
Contact me for a helmet ($10).YHA NATIONAL PARK
Also known as YHA Backpackers.
Beds have sheets, duvets, pillows and pillowcases.
Bring towel, toiletries, ear plugs (for snorers).
Has hot showers, fully equiped kitchen.
Supermarket nearby.
Book at npbp.co.nz
Example: A mixed-gender dorm, or a females-only dorm.DRIVING THERE
You're welcome to use the comments section to offer a lift or ask for a lift.
If 1 passenger suggest give driver $85*.
2 passengers $72* each.
3 passengers $60* each.
*Cost likely to change due to fuel price volatility.BY ATTENDING YOU AGREE
Your safety is your responsibility.
Attendees must RSVP to event.
The slowest sets the pace.
No music on loudspeakers.
Tell someone your plans.
We help each other.
Smoking forbidden.
We stick together.
Led by organiser.
No littering.
No guests.TO ATTEND
Click on "Join waitlist with a low priority", then send $10 to organiser for helping with meetup costs and group safety gear.
There is no need to pay for Meetup+3 attendees
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