For our mid-winter do this year we have been fortunate to be able to have the use of the Glen Mary Ski Club lodge, situated beside Lake Ohau, roughly halfway between Ohau village and Lake Ohau Lodge.  This is the last weekend the lodge was available before the ski season starts.

John is coordinating the plans for this weekend, ably assisted by Veronika, and will be making sure that the lodge is all warmed up and ready to go on the Friday, so you can travel up on either the Friday or the Saturday – whatever suits you better.

The lodge is well set-up, with beds, electricity, ovens, fridges, open fire, hot showers and flush toilets – all the comforts of home, so what more could you ask for in the middle of winter?

There are plenty of options available for short (or long) walks in the area (e.g. a circuit track behind the lodge, Temple Stream, Freehold Creek, Te Araroa Trail / Alps to Ocean Trail, Hopkins River).  Also, you could try swimming in the lake (yeah, right!) or sampling the local café life at the lodge up the road.

John will arrange the catering for the Saturday night evening meal. This will be some sort of meat dish with vegetables (Surprise a la John!), followed by a dessert with hot custard. (If meat isn’t to your liking, please let John know.)  If you will be travelling up on the Friday bring your own evening meal, which you will be able to heat up at the lodge if necessary.

What to bring:
• Your own breakfast, lunch, nibbles and drinks
• Warm sleeping bag
• Warm layers of clothing
• Raincoat, boots etc.
• If travelling up on the Friday: your evening meal (can be heated on site if required)
• A sense of humour
• Some good yarns

Costs:
Accommodation – $25 per person per night (Preferably paid in cash to John before you leave for home on the Sunday, as our club will pay the ski club directly)
Food (Saturday night’s meal) – $10 to $15 per head approximately (To be confirmed when we know the numbers attending.)
Transport – Approximately $40 per head if sharing transport (Based on 400 km return trip, $0.50 per km, 5 people per vehicle)

If you do an internet search you will be able to find some photos and other information about the lodge.

Grade: “Easy-as / Laid back”
Organiser: John  027 6734644  (If you are interested in joining in or would like further information please text John and he will get back to you.)