BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//South Canterbury Tramping Club - ECPv6.15.17//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:South Canterbury Tramping Club X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz X-WR-CALDESC:Events for South Canterbury Tramping Club REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Pacific/Auckland BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20220402T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20220924T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20230401T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20230923T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20240406T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20240928T140000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231009T193000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231009T213000 DTSTAMP:20260428T201203 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230930T080000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230930T180000 DTSTAMP:20260428T201203 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230911T193000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230911T213000 DTSTAMP:20260428T201203 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230909T070000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230909T173000 DTSTAMP:20260428T201203 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230826T080000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230827T180000 DTSTAMP:20260428T201203 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230814T193000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230814T213000 DTSTAMP:20260428T201203 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230812T080000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230812T170000 DTSTAMP:20260428T201203 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230728T080000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230729T170000 DTSTAMP:20260428T201203 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230715T080000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230715T180000 DTSTAMP:20260428T201203 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230710T193000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230710T213000 DTSTAMP:20260428T201203 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:20260428T201203 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:20260428T201203 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:20260428T201203 CREATED:20230608T082240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230608T082240Z UID:1603-1686927600-1687107600@sctrampingclub.org.nz 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230612T193000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230612T213000 DTSTAMP:20260428T201203 CREATED:20230419T084528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230608T082758Z UID:1571-1686598200-1686605400@sctrampingclub.org.nz 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230611T080000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230611T170000 DTSTAMP:20260428T201203 CREATED:20230419T084250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230608T084320Z UID:1569-1686470400-1686502800@sctrampingclub.org.nz 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230610T133000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230610T160000 DTSTAMP:20260428T201203 CREATED:20230608T083132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230608T083132Z UID:1607-1686403800-1686412800@sctrampingclub.org.nz 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230527T080000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230528T180000 DTSTAMP:20260428T201203 CREATED:20230419T081708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T085605Z UID:1556-1685174400-1685296800@sctrampingclub.org.nz 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230520T080000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230520T180000 DTSTAMP:20260428T201203 CREATED:20230419T082916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230507T092822Z UID:1559-1684569600-1684605600@sctrampingclub.org.nz 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230513T080000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230513T180000 DTSTAMP:20260428T201203 CREATED:20230507T092524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230507T092721Z UID:1589-1683964800-1684000800@sctrampingclub.org.nz 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230509T070000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230510T190000 DTSTAMP:20260428T201203 CREATED:20230419T083555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230507T092003Z UID:1564-1683615600-1683745200@sctrampingclub.org.nz 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230508T193000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230508T213000 DTSTAMP:20260428T201203 CREATED:20230419T083900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230507T091429Z UID:1567-1683574200-1683581400@sctrampingclub.org.nz SUMMARY:May Club Meeting DESCRIPTION:Our meeting for this month will be on Monday 8 May\, at our usual venue – Church Street Bible Chapel Hall\, corner Church Street and Avenue Road\, Timaru – starting at 7:30 pm. All members and anyone else interested in finding out what the club is up to are welcome to attend. \nThis month Rose\, from Friends of Claremont Bush\, will be coming along to tell us about Claremont Bush. There is a possibility that club members could assist with the weeding programme in operation there\, so this is something we can discuss. \nThere will also be plenty of time for a general chit-chat on what you would like to see the club getting up to (e.g. trips\, meetings\, social events etc.) so come along and have your say! URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/may-club-meeting-2/ 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:20230422T080000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230422T200000 DTSTAMP:20260428T201203 CREATED:20230419T083234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T083234Z UID:1562-1682150400-1682193600@sctrampingclub.org.nz SUMMARY:Sefton Biv: Day Trip DESCRIPTION:A day trip to Sefton Biv (there and back from Mt Cook village) has been scheduled for Saturday 22 April.  Although a day trip\, the plan is to travel to the Whitehorse camping area at Mt Cook on the Friday evening and camp there that night\, to allow for an early start the next morning.  Travel back to Timaru would be on the Saturday evening. \nA high level of fitness and experience (and a good head for heights!) will be required for this trip. \nThis trip will obviously be weather-dependent\, so the final decision on whether or not it goes ahead as planned may not be made until sometime on the Friday. \nPlease contact the trip organiser\, Barry\, to find out more about this trip. \nGrade: Hard\nLeader: Barry 6885320 / 021 02689877 URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/sefton-biv-day-trip/ LOCATION:Mt Cook END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230417T193000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230417T213000 DTSTAMP:20260428T201203 CREATED:20230416T225722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230416T225722Z UID:1554-1681759800-1681767000@sctrampingclub.org.nz SUMMARY:April Club Meeting (AGM) DESCRIPTION:Our AGM will be held on Monday 17 April 2023.  Come along to hear what your club has been up to over the past year and have your say about what you would like to happen for the coming one. URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/april-club-meeting-agm/ 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:20230324T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230326T180000 DTSTAMP:20260428T201203 CREATED:20230308T083307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230308T083307Z UID:1547-1679677200-1679853600@sctrampingclub.org.nz SUMMARY:Wanaka / Lindis Pass area DESCRIPTION:The intention is to leave town around 5 pm on the Friday\, drive to the Glendhu Bay motor camp and set up tents for a two-night stay ($20 per head per night). On the Saturday\, drive up the west Matukituki valley (54 km\, 1 hour from Wanaka) and have a day walk to the Rob Roy Glacier (10 km\, 3 to 4 hours return). The following day\, on the way home\, there will be a walk in the Lindis Pass area.\nAccording to DoC the Rob Roy Glacier track “offers an easy route into a dramatic alpine landscape that includes snowfields\, glaciers\, sheer rock cliffs and waterfalls” and “older children should be able to complete the track”\, so our members should (hopefully!) be able to make it.\nGrade: Moderate\nLeader: Barry  6885320 / 021 02689877 URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/wanaka-lindis-pass-area/ LOCATION:Wanaka area END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230316T190000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230316T203000 DTSTAMP:20260428T201203 CREATED:20230312T225035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230312T225035Z UID:1549-1678993200-1678998600@sctrampingclub.org.nz SUMMARY:March Club Meeting DESCRIPTION:Instead of meeting at the hall we will go for a short walk in the Caroline Bay area. The exact route will be decided on the night and will depend on what the conditions are like and what those present want to do.  If the weather looks a bit doubtful to you\, don’t turn up.\nMeet at the car park at the northern end of the bay.\nPlease note that for this month we will be meeting on a Thursday\, not a Monday\, and at an earlier start time. The change of night is because some members are unavailable on Monday. The earlier start time to make sure we can complete our walk in daylight! URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/march-club-meeting/ LOCATION:Caroline Bay ORGANIZER;CN="Club":MAILTO:sctrampinginfo@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230312T080000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230312T170000 DTSTAMP:20260428T201203 CREATED:20230308T082932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230308T082932Z UID:1545-1678608000-1678640400@sctrampingclub.org.nz SUMMARY:Lake Alexandrina: Day Trip DESCRIPTION:An easy walk is planned\, from the bottom huts to the top huts\, beside this very picturesque lake.  (Rumour has it that there could be an ice-cream stop on the way home if you’re well behaved!)\nGrade: Easy\nLeader: Barry  6885320 / 021 02689877 URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/lake-alexandrina-day-trip-3/ LOCATION:Tekapo area END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230218T080000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230218T180000 DTSTAMP:20260428T201203 CREATED:20230116T080811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230116T080811Z UID:1528-1676707200-1676743200@sctrampingclub.org.nz SUMMARY:Chetwynd Conservation Area (Fairlie area) - Day Trip DESCRIPTION:This area is 6 km southwest of Fairlie\, on the slopes of the Albury Range.  The track starts on an easement across farm land\, then climbs\, offering good views over the Fairlie Basin and towards the Southern Alps.  The trip will most likely be out and back via the same route\, though a round trip may be possible (providing the necessary approvals can be arranged beforehand). \nLeader: Catherine 027 7163518\nGrade: Easy to Moderate \nMap references: BZ17 BZ18 URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/chetwynd-conservation-area-fairlie-area-day-trip/ LOCATION:Fairlie area END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230213T193000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230213T213000 DTSTAMP:20260428T201203 CREATED:20230116T082033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230212T045936Z UID:1533-1676316600-1676323800@sctrampingclub.org.nz SUMMARY:February Club Meeting DESCRIPTION:Our monthly meetings will kick-off for the year on Monday 13 February. Taking advantage of the nice long evenings and mild weather we will go for a walk round Claremont Bush\, rather than meeting at the hall. Start time will be 7:30 pm. The track is short and easy\, so this will be a good way to ease yourself back into things. The weather looks as though it will be kind to us\, but if you are unsure ring or text 021 08293331 to check. \nDirections: Go right up Fairview Road and turn left onto Holme Station Road. Follow this down the zig-zag and take the first right (Claremont Bush Road). The carpark and track entrance is about 1 km along the road. \nFor those wanting to share transport I suggest you meet at the Aorangi Stadium carpark on Morgans Road at 7:00 and sort it out amongst yourselves. URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/february-club-meeting/ LOCATION:Claremont Bush END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230129T080000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230129T180000 DTSTAMP:20260428T201203 CREATED:20230116T081456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230116T081456Z UID:1530-1674979200-1675015200@sctrampingclub.org.nz SUMMARY:Mt Frances (Orari Gorge area) - Day Trip DESCRIPTION:Note: New date for this trip!  Was 28/1/23 – Now 29/1/23 \nDetails coming! \nLeader: Barry 6885320 / 021 02689877 \nGrade: Easy to Moderate \nThis trip is on a private track\, with a cost of $25 per head. URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/mt-frances-orari-gorge-area-day-trip/ LOCATION:Orari Gorge area END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230121T080000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230122T180000 DTSTAMP:20260428T201203 CREATED:20230116T075736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230116T075736Z UID:1526-1674288000-1674410400@sctrampingclub.org.nz SUMMARY:Potts Hut (Ashburton Lakes area)- Weekend Trip DESCRIPTION:Potts Hut is located up the Potts River\, in the Ashburton Lakes area.  It is a 10 bunk hut\, dating from 1899.  The plan is to start at the Potts River carpark and walk into the hut via Mystery Lake\, returning by the same route the following day.  A moderate level of fitness will be required for this trip. \nLeader: Ben 027 3880671 \nGrade: Moderate URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/potts-hut-ashburton-lakes-area-weekend-trip/ LOCATION:Ashburton Lakes area END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR