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Tramping Reports Wednesday 2009 Dec 02 to Tuesday 2009 Dec 08

Wednesday:

John Thompson's trip to Wall's Whare, Rocky Stream, Waiohine was cancelled due to weather.

On Michelle Paterson's walk from Brown's Bay, Whitby, the rain held off for the first hour, but then the heavens opened. Creeks rose and the bowling green was completely submerged. They forged on and finished the walk. 9 members (E)

Weekend:

Dianne Hill led a successful Burns Hut circuit. They had a bit of everything: mud, slips, overgrown tracks, river bashing, and splendid evening views of Mt Taranaki and the lights of Wanganui. 6 members, EM

On John Nankervis's climbing trip, impassible 4WD access (too wet) blocked them from the planned ascent of Tapi via Clarence. Instead they went up the Leatham Valley and traversed Pinnacle. Great climb. 6 members.

Syd Moore's Dec 4 - 7 trip met some challenges when the Western Hutt was too high to cross. Instead they went up Eastern Hutt and enjoyed 4 days ranging from total indolence to maniacal masochism. The last day was a 12-hour epic. 3 members M.

Family:

The Morison's Bush family picnic was a great success. They enjoyed bike trips to Greytown and over the Incline; played in the river and climbed the hill across from the campground. Good weather both days. Around 35 people took part over the two days.

Saturday:

The MF day walk was cancelled due to leader's absence.

Dave Bartle's M walk - up Orongorongo river, up the spur to The Peak, back along the ridge and out through Orongorongo Station - was an outstanding trip with great views, in perfect weather. Enjoyed by 7 members, 1 non-member.

Sunday:

Rodney Pfeffer's walk from the Zoo to Houghton Bay attracted 4 members.

Total 35 members and 1 non member