Arete Folks Hut Loop

TRIP INTRODUCTION
We are training for the coming Xmas trip and you are welcome to join us for a loop trip to Arete Folks Hut.
https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/wellington-kapiti/places/tararua-forest-park/things-to-do/huts/arete-forks-hut/

THE PLAN

1. Saturday (8-10 hrs): Kiriwhakapapa Campsite car park - > Blue Range Hut (option)- > Cow Creek Hut - > Table Ridge pt 1478 - > Arete Folks Hut (stay overnight, buy 1 Standard Hut Ticket or use your hut pass)
2. Sunday (8-10 hrs): Arete Folks Hut- > Cow Creek Hut - > Kiriwhakapapa Campsite car park

TRIP DIFFICULTY
Grade 4ish, check Trip Grades here:
https://wellytg.home.blog/trip-grades/

ATTENDANCE LIMIT
4 people maximum

RSVP
This is not a beginners walk - you are expecting 8 hrs walk and an elevation gain of 1600m minimum each day, with a moderate pace and only occasional rests.

To RSVP you will need to:

1. Be comfortable walking in the dark
2. Navigation skills preferred
3. RSVP and answer the questions, you’ll then go on a waitlist. Note that you will not be considered if you don't answer RSVP questions.

TRANSPORT
To be sorted before we go

WHAT TO BRING
Food:
Breakfast x 1
Lunch x 2
Dinner x 1
Snacks
Water & extra Emergency Rations

Gear:
PLB: I'll bring a PLB, bring yours if you have one;
Might need some snow gear depending on the weather/track condition;
Map and compass;
Personal First aid kit and medication;
Other regular tramping gears, you can find a gear checklist here: https://wellytg.home.blog/gear/

Etiquette:
https://wellytg.home.blog/policies-etiquette/

CANCELLATIONS
We will go if the weather is good enough.