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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231216T080000
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SUMMARY:Ryde Falls (Oxford area): Day Trip
DESCRIPTION:An easy walk\, about 2.5 hours each way\, to view these impressive waterfalls. \nGrade: Easy\nOrganiser: Barry  6885320 / 021 02689877
URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/1762/
LOCATION:Ryde Falls (Oxford area)
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231211T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231211T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T182811
CREATED:20231112T225830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231210T082924Z
UID:1741-1702317600-1702328400@sctrampingclub.org.nz
SUMMARY:December Club Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The meeting this month has been replaced by an end-of-year barbecue.  Details of this have been sent to those who will be attending.
URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/december-club-meeting-2/
ORGANIZER;CN="Club":MAILTO:sctrampinginfo@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231209T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231209T180000
DTSTAMP:20260428T182811
CREATED:20231112T225215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T231131Z
UID:1735-1702108800-1702144800@sctrampingclub.org.nz
SUMMARY:St Cuthbert Range (Omarama area): Day Trip - Postponed (New Date 27/1/24)
DESCRIPTION:Note: This trip was postponed.  It will now be held on Saturday 27 January 2024). \nThis will be a day trip starting from the DOC easement a few kilometres before Omarama. \nThe walk is approximately 15 km.  From the summit (1558 m) we should be rewarded with good views over Lake Benmore and surrounding countryside. \nGrade: Moderate to Fit\nOrganiser: Catherine (027 7163518) \nMap reference: CA15
URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/mt-st-cuthbert-day-trip-new-date/
LOCATION:Omarama
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231202T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231202T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T182811
CREATED:20230813T090840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230922T054656Z
UID:1691-1701504000-1701536400@sctrampingclub.org.nz
SUMMARY:Pareora Gorge: Day Walk - Revised Date (Now 02/12/23)
DESCRIPTION:Beginning at Evans’ Crossing we will walk to the dam on the Pareora River\, and then continue over the Evans’ farm making a climb to John’s Hut sitting at 350 m.  Here\, good views are obtained out to the coast\, Mt Horrible\, the Maungati area and the Hunters Hills. \nIf we obtain permission from the neighbouring farmer we could walk even further to reach the top of Cave Hill (542 m) where there are expansive views over the Canterbury Plains and foothills. \nThe whole walk would take about 4 hours. \nGrade: Easy to Moderate\nTrip Organiser: Dorothy 03 6881333.
URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/pareora-gorge-day-walk/
LOCATION:Pareora Gorge
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231125T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231125T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T182811
CREATED:20231112T224433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231112T225626Z
UID:1730-1700902800-1700928000@sctrampingclub.org.nz
SUMMARY:Waimate Big Easy: Day Trip (New Date)
DESCRIPTION:Note: This trip was originally scheduled for October\, but was postponed.  It will now take place on Saturday 25 November 2023. \nAn easy three to four hour walk\, starting at Te Kiteroa and climbing up to the White Horse monument\, where we can view the renovation of the site and also obtain good views of the local area and the Canterbury Plains. The walk back to the starting point will be via the “Big Easy” trail. \nThis will be a great walk for beginners and anyone else wanting to stretch their legs a bit. \nGrade: Easy \nTrip Organiser: Wayne 027 9206638
URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/waimate/
LOCATION:Waimate
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231118T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231118T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T182811
CREATED:20231112T230520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231112T230520Z
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SUMMARY:River Crossing Exercise (Pleasant Point area): Day Event
DESCRIPTION:We will be having a river crossing exercise and training session on Saturday 18 November in the Opihi River near Pleasant Point. This will be a great chance to learn how to safely cross (or not cross\, as the case may be) a river either alone or in the company of others. Be prepared to get your feet wet if you come along. It may also pay to bring a towel and a spare pair of dry socks and shoes – unless you want to stand round in wet ones afterwards! \nIf you want to take part put your name down on the sheet at the club meeting or ring Hazel\, the organiser\, as below. \nGrade: Easy to Moderate (depending on conditions)\nOrganiser: Hazel  021 1705622 / 03 6882032
URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/river-crossing-exercise-pleasant-point-area-day-event/
LOCATION:Pleasant Point
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231113T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231113T213000
DTSTAMP:20260428T182811
CREATED:20231112T224017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231112T224017Z
UID:1727-1699903800-1699911000@sctrampingclub.org.nz
SUMMARY:November Club Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our November meeting will be held on Monday 13 November\, starting at 7:30 pm at our usual venue: Church Street Bible Chapel Hall\, corner Church Street and Avenue Road\, Timaru. All are welcome to attend! \nThis month our guest speaker is Jan Finlayson from the Federated Mountain Clubs of NZ. Jan is on FMC’s executive committee and is a former FMC President. She will be giving us an update on FMC’s activities and will be happy to answer any questions you may have. As the club is affiliated to FMC\, all club members are also members of FMC\, so Jan’s talk is sure to be of interest to you all. \nAs usual we will have a round up of what’s been and what’s coming up\, and a tea or coffee afterwards for those who want it.
URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/november-club-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Church  Street  Bible Chapel Hall\, Corner of Church Street and Avenue Road\, Timaru
ORGANIZER;CN="Club":MAILTO:sctrampinginfo@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231106T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231112T180000
DTSTAMP:20260428T182811
CREATED:20230419T085449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231008T083745Z
UID:1573-1699257600-1699812000@sctrampingclub.org.nz
SUMMARY:Glenorchy area: Multi-day Trip - Cancelled
DESCRIPTION:Note:  This trip has been cancelled\, due to problems with the water supplies in the areas to be visited. \n(An outline of what was planned is given below.) \nGlenorchy Area\, early November\, approximately 6 to 12 November (but dates to be confirmed).\nGrade: Moderate\nI am keen to go back into the Whakaari conservation area and do some more exploring as we were unable to complete it all due to the weather last time.\nExploring more across the Buckler Burn and McIntosh and McIntyre Loop.  Also\, there are options of various day trips (e.g. Glacier Burn walk).\nI am also happy to go back into Bonny Jean and Heather Jock Hut area\, as it was an interesting area with quaint huts.\nPlenty of options and ways to fill in several days.  Further details later.\nTrip Organiser: Catherine 027 7163518
URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/glenorchy-area-multi-day-trip/
LOCATION:Glenorchy area
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231028T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231029T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T182811
CREATED:20230813T090326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230813T090326Z
UID:1686-1698480000-1698598800@sctrampingclub.org.nz
SUMMARY:Tribulation Hut: Weekend Trip
DESCRIPTION:Tribulation Hut is a small musterers’ hut in Hakatere Conservation Area\, and is tucked behind Mt Hutt ski field. It is approximately a 4 hour (10 km) walk in. The track starts from Redcliffe Stream and is initially through bush and along the stream (as parts of the track were washed away in floods about a year ago). Once at the hut we can drop our packs here and walk another hour (each way) to Cookies Hut\, which is another 6 bunk hut. \nGrade: Moderate\nTrip Organiser: Catherine 027 7163518\nMap references: BW20\, BX20
URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/tribulation-hut-weekend-trip-2/
LOCATION:Upper Rakaia area
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231014T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231014T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T182811
CREATED:20230813T090500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231112T224658Z
UID:1689-1697270400-1697302800@sctrampingclub.org.nz
SUMMARY:Waimate "Big Easy": Day Trip - Postponed: New Date 25 November
DESCRIPTION:Note:  This trip has been postponed\, due to an unfavourable weather forecast.  It will now be held on Saturday 25 November 2023. \nAn easy three to four hour walk\, starting at Te Kiteroa and climbing up to the White Horse monument\, where we can view the renovation of the site and also obtain good views of the local area and the Canterbury Plains. The walk back to the starting point will be via the “Big Easy” trail. \nThis will be a great walk for beginners and anyone else wanting to stretch their legs a bit. \nGrade: Easy \nTrip Organiser: Wayne 027 9206638 \n 
URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/waimate-big-easy-day-trip/
LOCATION:Waimate
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231009T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231009T213000
DTSTAMP:20260428T182811
CREATED:20231008T081522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231008T081522Z
UID:1713-1696879800-1696887000@sctrampingclub.org.nz
SUMMARY:October Club Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This month our guest will be Phil Brownie\, who will give us a presentation on the Te Ngawai Rock Art at Hanging Rock and the ecological restoration work he is involved with. He will also talk about the planting on the Alps to Ocean cycleway\, plus give us an update on progress with the cycleway from Pleasant Point through to Tekapo. \nAt a later date\, possibly sometime in November\, Phil is keen to have members out to Hanging Rock – to show us round\, get some help with weeding\, and take us for a walk up on to the escarpment. More information on this will be forthcoming at the meeting. \nAs well as Phil’s talk we will have the usual round-up of club news – recent trips and upcoming ones. \nThe meeting will be at our usual venue – Church Street Bible Chapel Hall\, corner Church Street and Avenue Road\, Timaru – and will start at 7:30 pm.  All members are welcome\, along with anyone else interested in the club.
URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/october-club-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Church  Street  Bible Chapel Hall\, Corner of Church Street and Avenue Road\, Timaru
ORGANIZER;CN="Club":MAILTO:sctrampinginfo@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230930T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230930T180000
DTSTAMP:20260428T182811
CREATED:20230608T083946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231112T224958Z
UID:1609-1696060800-1696096800@sctrampingclub.org.nz
SUMMARY:St Cuthbert Range (Omarama area): Day Trip - Postponed
DESCRIPTION:Note:  This trip was postponed due to an adverse weather forecast.  The trip will now take place on Saturday 9 December 2023. \nThis will be a day trip starting from the DOC easement a few kilometres before Omarama. \nThe walk is approximately 15 km.  From the summit (1558 m) we should be rewarded with good views over Lake Benmore and surrounding countryside. \nGrade: Moderate to Fit\nOrganiser: Catherine (027 7163518) \nMap reference: CA15
URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/st-cuthbert-range-omarama-area-day-trip/
LOCATION:Omarama
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230911T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230911T213000
DTSTAMP:20260428T182811
CREATED:20230910T082504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230910T082504Z
UID:1703-1694460600-1694467800@sctrampingclub.org.nz
SUMMARY:September Club Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our monthly meeting will be at our usual venue (Church Street Bible Chapel Hall\, corner Church Street and Avenue Road\, Timaru)\, starting at 7:30 pm. All welcome! \nThis month we have a video by Hugh Wilson\, about regenerating the Hinewai Reserve near Akaroa. There will be time afterwards to view photos of recent trips\, so feel free to put any photos you have taken onto a pen-drive and bring them along.
URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/september-club-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Church  Street  Bible Chapel Hall\, Corner of Church Street and Avenue Road\, Timaru
ORGANIZER;CN="Club":MAILTO:sctrampinginfo@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230909T070000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230909T173000
DTSTAMP:20260428T182811
CREATED:20230813T085517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230813T085548Z
UID:1682-1694242800-1694280600@sctrampingclub.org.nz
SUMMARY:Mystery Lake: Day Trip
DESCRIPTION:Mystery Lake is in the Ashburton Lakes area. There are a number of ways to get to the lake\, but this trip will be an out and back one from the Potts River carpark\, after leaving town around 7:00 am. \nThe total walking distance will be 18 km\, and there will be about 5.5 hours walking.  A moderate level of fitness will be required. \nGrade: Moderate\nTrip Organiser: Barry 03 6885320
URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/mystery-lake-day-trip/
LOCATION:Ashburton Lakes area
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230826T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230827T180000
DTSTAMP:20260428T182811
CREATED:20230813T085200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230813T085618Z
UID:1680-1693036800-1693159200@sctrampingclub.org.nz
SUMMARY:Huxley Forks Hut: Weekend Trip
DESCRIPTION:The Huxley valley branches off the Hopkins valley at the top end of Lake Ohau.  Reaching the hut involves a walk of six to nine hours\, depending on how far you can get with your vehicle before you have to start walking.  The hut is a standard six-bunk hut. \nThe plan is to leave town early on the Saturday morning\, have a night at the hut\, then return home on the Sunday.  A moderate level of fitness will be required for this trip. \nGrade: Moderate\nTrip Organiser: Ben 027 3880671
URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/huxley-forks-hut/
LOCATION:Ohau area
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230814T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230814T213000
DTSTAMP:20260428T182811
CREATED:20230813T084826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230813T084826Z
UID:1678-1692041400-1692048600@sctrampingclub.org.nz
SUMMARY:August Club Meeting
DESCRIPTION:At this meeting there will be a round-up of recent and future trips\, and then Judy will tell us about (and show photos of) a couple of recent kayaking trips in the Marlborough Sounds.  This will be followed (for those who have behaved themselves!) with supper. \nAll members are welcome to attend\, along with anyone else interested in finding out about the club’s activities.
URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/august-club-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Church  Street  Bible Chapel Hall\, Corner of Church Street and Avenue Road\, Timaru
ORGANIZER;CN="Club":MAILTO:sctrampinginfo@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230812T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230812T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T182811
CREATED:20230811T085459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230811T085459Z
UID:1670-1691827200-1691859600@sctrampingclub.org.nz
SUMMARY:Lake Clearwater: Day Trip
DESCRIPTION:If you are looking for a nice easy walk this will be the one for you – a stroll around Lake Clearwater. As well as being great for those new to tramping it will also give others a chance to see if their legs still work! \nThe total distance is 10.3 km\, and the round trip should take 2.5 to 3 hours. The track follows or is close to the shoreline and is more-or-less flat. Bring your lunch\, as we will have a lunch break during the walk or at the end\, depending on conditions and time. \nIf you are interested please contact Christine as below\, preferably by text. The meeting point will be the Aorangi Stadium carpark beside Morgans Road at 8:00 on Saturday. \nGrade: Easy\nTrip Organiser: Christine 021 1276964
URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/lake-clearwater-day-trip/
LOCATION:Ashburton Lakes area
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230728T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230729T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T182811
CREATED:20230620T083502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230910T083751Z
UID:1621-1690531200-1690650000@sctrampingclub.org.nz
SUMMARY:Woolshed Creek (Mt Somers): Weekend Trip
DESCRIPTION:Hazel is organising a weekend trip to Woolshed Creek Hut for the weekend of 22 and 23 July.  The plan is to walk to the hut\, drop off your overnight gear\, walk further to the saddle\, then return to the hut for the night.  The next day will be a leisurely trip home – with\, no doubt\, a compulsory stop at the Mt Somers store for an ice-cream! \nNote that this hut is one of the two on the Mt Somers Circuit and must be booked\, so Hazel will need to have a good indication of numbers beforehand. \nFor more information please contact Hazel as below. \nGrade: Moderate\nOrganiser: Hazel 021 1705622
URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/woolshed-creek-mt-somers-weekend-trip/
LOCATION:Mt Somers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230715T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230715T180000
DTSTAMP:20260428T182811
CREATED:20230620T083150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230710T034108Z
UID:1618-1689408000-1689444000@sctrampingclub.org.nz
SUMMARY:Mt Dobson (Dobson Peak): Day Trip - Postponed
DESCRIPTION:This trip has been postponed.  A new date (possibly sometime in August) will be advised as soon as possible. \nProviding landowner permission is obtained\, Andrew is planning a trip to walk to Dobson Peak. \nThe intention is to drive to the ski field (chains required)\, walk due west to the learner platter and onward up to a peak at 2064 metres\, then walk due north to Dobson Peak (2095 metres). From there\, continue around until ready to come back down to the car park\, then drive home. \nDue to the conditions likely to be encountered this trip has been rated as “Difficult”.  An ice axe will be required and crampons would also be desirable.  To find out more about this trip or to discuss your suitability please contact Andrew as below. \nIf landowner permission is forthcoming a trip to Ben Ohau is a likely alternative. \nGrade: Difficult\nOrganiser: Andrew (Text him on 027 9365040 and he will get back to you)
URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/mt-dobson-dobson-peak-day-trip/
LOCATION:Mt Dobson
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230710T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230710T213000
DTSTAMP:20260428T182811
CREATED:20230620T083631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230710T033732Z
UID:1623-1689017400-1689024600@sctrampingclub.org.nz
SUMMARY:July Club Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our monthly meeting will be held on Monday 10 July\, starting at 7:30 pm\, at our usual venue – Church Street Bible Chapel Hall\, corner Church Street and Avenue Road\, Timaru. \nAs well as a round-up of recent and upcoming trips we will view and discuss two videos from NZ Mountain Safety Council on river crossing and hypothermia. They will be quite timely\, as (1) we are hoping to have a practical river crossing course in spring\, and (2) if a river crossing doesn’t go as planned and somebody gets a dunking it could result in hypothermia. \nAll members\, as well as anybody else interested in the club or finding out what we get up to\, are welcome to attend.
URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/july-club-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Church  Street  Bible Chapel Hall\, Corner of Church Street and Avenue Road\, Timaru
ORGANIZER;CN="Club":MAILTO:sctrampinginfo@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230701T073000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230701T183000
DTSTAMP:20260428T182811
CREATED:20230620T082904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230620T082904Z
UID:1616-1688196600-1688236200@sctrampingclub.org.nz
SUMMARY:Mt Somers (Summit): Day Trip
DESCRIPTION:Andrew is planning a trip to ascend to the top of the east face of Mt Somers – through the trees from the Staveley car park\, then via Hookey Knob\, the South Face track and the Summit Track.  From the top there should be good views over the surrounding countryside\, weather permitting.  The same route will be followed for the return. Departure time from Timaru will be between 7:30 and 8:00. \nNote that due to the likely conditions this trip has been rated as “Difficult”. Snow will be present\, and as it is likely to be slippery and icy higher up crampons and an ice axe will be essential. Those considering taking part will need to have crampon and ice axe experience\, and will need to discuss their suitability with Andrew beforehand. \nThere is a possibility of a shorter alternative trip – as above\, but excluding the Summit Track part – for those who would like something less demanding.  If this appeals to you please let Andrew know\, so the logistics can be worked out. \nGrade: Difficult\nOrganiser: Andrew (Text him on 027 9365040 and he will get back to you)\nPostponement Date: Sunday 2 July
URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/mt-somers-summit-day-trip/
LOCATION:Mt Somers
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230624T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230624T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T182811
CREATED:20230620T082505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230620T082542Z
UID:1613-1687593600-1687626000@sctrampingclub.org.nz
SUMMARY:Waihi Gorge: Day Trip
DESCRIPTION:Barry will be taking a walk through the gorge to an old stone hut.  You will be able to have your lunch near the hut.  The walk is easy\, and about two hours each way. \nIf you are interested in this trip or would like further information please contact Barry\, as below. He is planning on leaving town around 8:00. \nGrade: Easy\nOrganiser: Barry (03) 6885320
URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/waihi-gorge-day-trip/
LOCATION:Waihi Gorge\, Geraldine area
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230616T150000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230618T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T182811
CREATED:20230608T082240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230608T082240Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Weekend: Glen Mary Ski Club Lodge - Lake Ohau
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJohn 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. \nThe 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? \nThere 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. \nJohn 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. \nWhat to bring:\n• Your own breakfast\, lunch\, nibbles and drinks\n• Warm sleeping bag\n• Warm layers of clothing\n• Raincoat\, boots etc.\n• If travelling up on the Friday: your evening meal (can be heated on site if required)\n• A sense of humour\n• Some good yarns \nCosts:\nAccommodation – $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)\nFood (Saturday night’s meal) – $10 to $15 per head approximately (To be confirmed when we know the numbers attending.)\nTransport – Approximately $40 per head if sharing transport (Based on 400 km return trip\, $0.50 per km\, 5 people per vehicle) \nIf you do an internet search you will be able to find some photos and other information about the lodge. \nGrade: “Easy-as / Laid back”\nOrganiser: 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.)
URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/winter-weekend-glen-mary-ski-club-lodge-lake-ohau/
LOCATION:Ohau area
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SUMMARY:June Club Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This will be at our usual venue (Church Street Bible Chapel Hall\, corner Church Street and Avenue Road\, Timaru)\, starting at 7:30 pm. \nThis month we will have a guest speaker – Geoff\, who was a very active member of our club in its early days.  He is also a very keen photographer\, has a huge collection of slides and digital images\, and put together an audio-visual presentation for the club’s 25th anniversary.  This was screened again at our 50th anniversary last year and will be shown again at our June meeting – so if you weren’t at the 50th you’ll be able to see it this time round.  He’ll also be telling us a bit about the club in its early days. \nAll members and potential members welcome!
URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/june-club-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Church  Street  Bible Chapel Hall\, Corner of Church Street and Avenue Road\, Timaru
ORGANIZER;CN="Club":MAILTO:sctrampinginfo@gmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230611T170000
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SUMMARY:Spurs Hut (Fairlie area): Day Trip - New Date: Sunday 11 June
DESCRIPTION:NOTE:  This trip has been brought forward\, from Saturday 17 June to Sunday 11 June. \nThis quaint hut is a relic from the mustering days\, but has had a makeover in recent years. It is nestled beneath a hill in a wide valley near Fox Peak and is a great place to walk to for lunch. \nWalking time is about 2.5 hours each way\, starting at the DoC carpark beside the Fox Peak Skifield access road. \nGrade: Easy to Moderate \nContact: Send a text to Andrew (027 9365040) if you are interested in this trip. He will get back to you with details.
URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/spurs-hut-fairlie-area-day-walk/
LOCATION:Fairlie area
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230610T133000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230610T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T182811
CREATED:20230608T083132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230608T083132Z
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SUMMARY:Claremont Bush: Weeding and Walking Afternoon
DESCRIPTION:Following-on from the talk we had at our May club meeting\, where we heard about the activities of the Friends of Claremont Bush\, those present agreed that it would be a good idea for the club to help with their weeding programme. \nWe have offered to help out on the afternoon of Saturday 10 June.  As well as helping with weeding you will also be able to walk the circuit track through the area.  Bring suitable tools with you (e.g. secateurs\, loppers\, grubber\, spade etc.) and possibly a container for collecting the weeds. \nSo that we have an indication of numbers\, please give Hazel\, a call on 021 1705622 if you will be coming along.  We will most likely meet at Aorangi Stadium at 1:00 pm and travel from there.
URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/claremont-bush-weeding-and-walking-afternoon/
LOCATION:Claremont Bush
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230527T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230528T180000
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SUMMARY:Manuka Hut (Ashburton Lakes area): Weekend Trip
DESCRIPTION:Catherine is organising this trip and has sent through the following information … \nManuka Hut\, Hakatere Conservation Area\, May 27 and 28th\, Topo map BX 19\, Grade moderate. \nI plan to start our walk from Lake Heron car park\, walking past Double Hut and onto Manuka Hut -approximately 12 km in total.  As this is on the Te Arora trail we will need to take tents as it can be quite popular at times. The walk is out in the open and has good views of Lake Heron and surrounding country.  If you are interested contact trip organiser\, Catherine\, on 0277163518.
URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/manuka-hut-weekend-trip/
LOCATION:Ashburton Lakes area
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230520T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230520T180000
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SUMMARY:Herbert Forest: Day Trip
DESCRIPTION:Herbert Forest is a pine forest with native forest in the gullies to the south of Oamaru. There are three separate tracks which can link up with short walks on forestry roads. The full loop of the three tracks is 10 km and should take us about 4.5 hours.\nGrade: Moderate\nOrganiser: Hazel  021 1705622 / 6882032
URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/herbert-forest-day-walk/
LOCATION:Herbert area
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230513T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230513T180000
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SUMMARY:Erewhon Ski Field Area: Day Trip
DESCRIPTION:Erewhon Ski Field and above: Saturday 13 May\nBarry will be taking a day trip in the area of the Erewhon Ski Area. The intention is to walk up the access road and then to continue on to a tarn further up above the ski field. A moderate level of fitness will be required. For your uphill effort you should be rewarded with good views of the surrounding countryside.\nPlease contact Barry\, as below\, for more information on this trip or to register your interest.\nGrade: Moderate\nOrganiser: Barry  6885320 / 021 02689877
URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/erewhon-ski-field-area/
LOCATION:Erewhon
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DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230510T190000
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SUMMARY:Huxley Forks: Two-day Trip
DESCRIPTION:Here is what is planned for this trip …\nLeave Timaru around 7 am on Tuesday the 9th. Drive to Lake Ohau and leave the vehicle at the start of the Hopkins valley.\nFrom the vehicle it will be an easy walk up to Monument Hut\, for a (perhaps!) slightly early lunch and a cuppa\, before carrying on up to the swing bridge over the Huxley River and then on up to the hut – around a 5 hour walk in total at “cruising/good yarning” speed. It’s around an 18 km walk from the road end to the hut\, but it’s all basically flat walking. There aren’t really any river crossings except for the odd small side stream – so it should be a mostly “dry boots event”!\nStay the night at the hut\, then a quiet walk back out the same way the next morning. Ben is really looking forward to seeing the hut\, as the last one had to be rebuilt after he was there as a 14 year old!\nOn the way home a compulsory stop for ice cream or coffee in either Tekapo or Fairlie will be enforced!\nNote that as this trip will be weather dependent Ben will be in touch with those interested to keep them updated on conditions. \nHut Fees: $5 per person\, or one blue (Standard) DoC hut ticket\, or Annual Hut Pass\nGrade: Moderate\nOrganiser: Ben 027 3880671 \nGrade: Moderate
URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/huxley-forks-two-day-trip/
LOCATION:Ohau area
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