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Please note beacons can be collected from the Z Fuel Stations at Belfast, Yaldhurst or Barrington. For private use contact Stu McHugh to arrange, phone 323 6333.

Bottom: Bridget, John, Tony, John Allen and Mark take a breather.

1 OVER FORTIES TRAMPING CLUB INC NEWSLETTER 417 JULY 2016 LOCATOR BEACONS RELOCATION Club members please note that the two personal locator beacons which were at The Princess Margaret Hospital have been relocated and are now at Z Barrington, corner of Barrington St and Stourbridge St. REMINDER TO TRAMP LEADERS LOCATOR BEACONS: Collect and carry these. Please note beacons can be collected from the Z Fuel Stations at Belfast, Yaldhurst or Barrington. For private use contact Stu McHugh to arrange, phone CLUB NIGHT When: Tuesday, July 5 Where: Knox Lounge, Corner of Bealey Avenue and Victoria Street Time: 7.30pm Red Hill trip June 16. Top: Ian Fussell with Lake Coleridge in background. Bottom: Bridget, John, Tony, John Allen and Mark take a breather. Photos: Ian Fussell Guest speaker: Club member Joanna Orwin will talk about her recently published book Riccarton and the Deans Family (highly recommended) DON T MISS THIS! SEE YOU THERE Note the deadline for Newsletter items to the Editor is the 20th of every month for the following month s Newsletter send to Mavis Airey at mavis.airey@xtra.co.nz and David Lloyd at oddlyvalid@xtra.co.nz Trip details by the 15th of every month to Trip Collators: Saturday and Sunday trips to Karyn Brookes karynbrookes@xtra.co.nz Wednesday trips to Barbro Guard allanguard@clear.net.nz Please note address all correspondence pertaining to Club business to the Secretary Over Forties Tramping Club, PO Box 6505, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch 8442 Established 1978 Affiliated to the Federated Mountain Clubs of NZ

2 2 CHAIR S REPORT At the end of May, NIWA s winter seasonal forecast indicated that warmer than normal conditions were likely (probabilities percent). Reasons for this are that prevailing sea temperatures around the country and across the Tasman Sea are warmer than normal and also westerly to northwesterly wind flow patterns are expected over the country. Certainly, once southerly fronts clear, we have been having some bright sunny winter days. Nevertheless, nights are long and cold, and it is important to ensure that you carry personal equipment on tramps to cover unforeseen circumstances. Please ensure that you review the lists on pages 22, 23 and 24 of the Club Handbook, and remember to make a trip leader aware of any relevant medical conditions. At the June committee meeting, we discussed a range of matters. We decided to continue using the Knox Hall on Bealey Ave for club nights, an important reason being the perception that the immediate environs are safer after dark. We also discussed First Aid requirements. The person designated for First Aid for a tramp should have a current certificate and it s good that some members have taken courses to keep their First Aid certificates alive. More are needed however. Remember the club will fund 80 percent of a course fee. Please contact Jill Lyall (jilllyallz@gmail.com) if interested. We are affiliated to the Federated Mountain Clubs. They produce a fine quarterly bulletin and undertake considerable advocacy work. We were happy to support a prospective increase in the FMC annual fee which has been set at $10 per member for the last two decades. The departure point at Princess Margaret Hospital for day trips to the Peninsula continues to cause confusion. To avoid heavy morning traffic on Cashmere Rd, midweek trips leave from Ashgrove Tce adjacent to Ferniehurst St. With less traffic, weekend trips leave from Cashmere Rd beside the river, west of the PMH entrance and close to the Ferniehurst St bridge. Lots of people contribute to running the club and I would struggle to name everyone. However, I especially want to thank David Lloyd who has been producing Going Places while Mavis Airey is abroad. Alistair McKerchar Changes of address or phone number MEMBERSHIP REPORT JUNE 2016 Lyn Buchanan Chapple Street, Alexandra 9320 linseed@es.co.nz Paul Tayler Ashview Place, Rangiora 7400 hmandpf@xtra.co.nz Resignations Ian Beale Rockview Place, Mt Pleasant, Christchurch 8081 scafell@xtra.co.nz Ian joined in 2013 and we thank him for sharing his alpine skills with us. Neil Climo High Street, Oxford 7430 hn.climo@xtra.co.nz Liz Griffiths Pomona Road, Ruby Bay, RD1, Upper Moutere, Tasman 7171 lizgriffiths8@gmail.com Joyce Imlay Hartford Street, Burnside, Christchurch 8053 Joyce has been a member for 33 years and her husband is life member Alan Imlay. Diana Pipke C Riverside Road, Orewa 0931 pipkediana@gmail.com Gary Swarbrick & Judy Miles Peraki Street, Kaiapoi 7630 garyjudy@clear.net.nz. Gary has been a member for 21 years, Judy for 29. Gary has been chairman and both have contributed a great deal to the club. New members Noeleen Bonner B Greers Road, Bishopdale, Christchurch 8053 noeleen.bonner@gmail.com Susan Brechin Greendale Ave, Avonhead, Christchurch 8042 brechin@xtra.co.nz Peter Moody Plynlimon Road, Fendalton, Christchurch 8052 pmoody007@gmail.com These people were accepted at the last committee meeting and we hope they have many more interesting trips with the club. Fay Jackson

3 3 OVER FORTIES TRAMPING CLUB INC DAY TRIP PROGRAMME The tramps are listed in order of difficulty, with the easiest first, then moderate, then harder. If you are unsure of a tramp please check with the tramp leader. NQ means that this tramp is not a qualifying tramp for prospective new members. All other day tramps grade 2 and above are qualifying tramps. Travel costs for trips are calculated at three passengers per car. Please note: It is club policy that these day tramps and the tramping programmes detailed in the newsletter are for members only. CANCELLATIONS Go to the website home page - Cancellation Notices. TRAMP PLANNERS Note Please forward your draft list to the Club Captain by the 20th of each month Saturday Colin Garthwaite Wednesday Veterans Heather Spence Middle Vicky Samson Yvonne Cargill Russell Hignett Brian Meadows Hard Bridget Barclay John Allan Sunday Easier Sheila Downard Mary Clark Gaye Morton Middle Claire Matoe Wendy Hughes Peter Moore Hard Ian Fussell A leader has the responsibility and right to refuse anybody they consider for any reason may not be able to cope with the conditions. JULY 3 SUNDAY TRAMPS Mona Vale and the Christchurch Botanical Gardens NQ A pleasant walk around Mona Vale, then through Hagley Park and the Christchurch Botanical Gardens. Russell is well-versed in the flora of the Gardens and their history. Grade: 1 Depart: Mona Vale Avenue at 9am Time: 3-4 hours Leader: Russell Moffitt Old Coach Road W04 Cost: $11 Leave cars at foot of Porters Pass. Climb old coach track (neglected condition) until reaching Porters Pass road. Head south across slope to top of adjacent ridge following fence line. Track soon opens out. Follow ridges around to the head of stream and possibly onto Trig M, depending on the group and the conditions, before returning. -3 Depart: Yaldhurst Hotel car park at 8:30am. Leader: Peter Moore Reminders to Tramp Leaders TO CANCEL A DAY TRAMP Go to website and log in. Click on Members section, then click on Cancellations on the left hand side list. Type your message into the dialog box then click save. CANCELLATIONS MUST BE DONE 1½ HOURS BEFORE DEPARTURE. Any changes to your trip or equipment requirements should be placed 12 hours in advance. Leaders are no longer required to go to the start meeting place provided this has been notified earlier LOCATOR BEACONS Collect and carry these. Please note they are collected from the Shell Petrol Stations at Belfast, Yaldhurst or Barrington. For any private use of these beacons please contact Stu McHugh to arrange ( ). JULY 10 AT THE END OF THE TRAMP Please send the number of participants to: Gavin Hampton salgav@xtra.co.nz) Britten Reserve CRW Westward NQ From Parkridge Place (Mt Pleasant) up Britten Reserve, then west along CRW track towards the Tors. Return. Grade: 1 Depart: Drive up Mt Pleasant Road, turn right into Longridge Drive. Park at layby on Parkridge Place near Britten Reserve at 9am. Time: 4 hours Leaders: Gaye Morton and Sally Connolly Mt Thomas (1023m) near Oxford N10 Cost: $10 Climb well-graded valley track in beech forest to the summit at 1023m. Return via ridge and western spur with a mixture of forest and tussock. Excellent views from Port Hills to the Kaikouras. Depart: Belfast Hotel car park at 8.30am Leader: Sue Weller Mt Bealey W71 Cost: $28 Steep climb from Police Station - return the same route. Ice axe and crampons essential Grade: 4 Depart: Yaldhurst Hotel car park at 7.30am. Pick up beacon at Yaldhurst and meet Neil in Springfield. Leader: Neil Helson. Please contact Neil on if coming

4 4 JULY 17 Victoria Park Bellbird PHx Cost: $1 Starting at Victoria Park we take the Sugar Loaf and Kiwi tracks to join the CRW westward, possibly as far as the Bellbird. Return other side of Summit Road where possible. Magnificent views. Grade: 1 Depart: Car park opposite PMH (river west) at 9am Leader: Mary Brinsdon Mt Herbert from Orton Bradley BP10 Cost: $4 + $10 per car A round trip from Orton Bradley Park to Mt Herbert (919m) via Magnificent Gulley. Return by a different route. Depart: Car park opposite PMH (river west) at 8.30am Leader: Ian Fussell JULY 24 Halswell Quarry to Bellbird PH46 Cost: $1 Skirt quarry rim up to Kennedy s Bush Spur track to crater rim and walk to Sign of the Bellbird for lunch. Return to Halswell Quarry by alternative tracks where possible. Depart: Car park opposite PMH (river west) at 9am Time: 4-5 hours Leader: Hazel Martin Awa Awa (McLennans Reserve) SW 05 Cost: $17 From McLennans Bush car park, follow a well defined track through bush and forest and onto the open tops to Scott s Saddle. Great views of Mt Hutt and surrounding area. Return same way or on different tracks. /3 Depart: Yaldhurst Hotel car park at 8:30am Leader: Kirsten Nissen Foggy Peak and Beyond Cost: $12 From Porters Pass climb Foggy Peak and beyond. This is an opportunity for those who want to refresh and practice the use of crampons, ice axe and other basic snow skills. Depart: Yaldhurst Hotel car park at 8.30am Leader: Ian Fussell JULY 31 Bowenvale and Beyond PH57 From Bowenvale up various tracks to CRW, the Kiwi and round Coronation Knob. Return via Victoria Park and eastside tracks to Bowenvale. Depart: Bowenvale car park at 9am Leader: Sheila Downard JULY 31 CONTINUED Mt Bruce and Lagoon Saddle W51 Cost: $23 A pleasant climb through bush from Cora Lynn DOC car park along Lagoon Saddle Track. Once out in the open, sidle across and up Mt Bruce. Descend down to Lagoon Saddle Hut and back to cars. Bring crampons and ice axe. + Depart: Yaldhurst Hotel car park at 8am Co-Leader: Peter Moore Co-Leader: Heather Pearce JULY 6 WEDNESDAY TRAMPS Cashmere Ramble NQ Walking in the Cashmere area on familiar tracks and byways. Depart: Ashgrove Tce (opp. Reserve) at 9.30am Time: 3-4hrs Leader: Clive Morriss St Martins to Lyttelton return by bus (bring Gold Card if you have one) From Whaka Terrace/Centaurus Road corner walk via Major Aitken Drive and new track to Huntsbury Track and CRW. Follow CRW east past the Gondola and descend to Lyttelton via Major Hornbrook Track. Aim to catch the bus by 3pm to use Gold Cards. If we make good time we could have a coffee in Lyttelton. Depart: Whaka Tce/Centaurus Rd corner at 9am Time: 4+ hours Leader: John Hayman Akaroa Skyline via Purple Peak, Curry Reserve Cost: $15 From Heritage Park up the Curry Track to Purple Peak and then on to Taraterehu. Back via Paripai Track and Woodhills south to the cars. Depart: Ashgrove Tce (opp. Reserve) at 8.30 am Leader: Gavin Hampton Mt Cockayne W85 Cost: $18 From Tim s Stream follow Cheeseman Ski Field Road to spur west of the road, climb over point 1722m to the range. Traverse to Mt Cockayne (1874m) and descend via Skifield back to road. Ice-axe and crampons required. Depart: Yaldhurst carpark 8am Grade: 4 Time: 6 hours Leader: Bridget Barclay Please contact Bridget if you intend coming on this trip. Meet Bridget in Springfield.

5 5 OVER FORTIES TRAMPING CLUB INC JULY 13 Travis Swamp and beyond NQ A pleasant walk on tracks through the swamp and the surrounding area. Depart: Travis Wetlands car park off Travis Rd at 9.30am Time: 3-4hrs Leader: Maree Bothwell Diamond Harbour Circuit Cost: $8 A circular walk around Diamond Harbour and its environments, including great views of Lyttelton Harbour and some new walking tracks. + Depart: Ashgrove Tce (opposite Reserve) at 8.30am Leader: Gavin Hampton Co-leader: Sally Timms Mt Georgina and Red Lakes W95 Cost: $19 Around east side of Lake Georgina to ridge track to base of Mt Georgina. Ascend to summit (400m climb) for lunch. Descend to east for visit to Red Lakes with its interesting vegetation and old boundary stone walls. Continue on farm track to cars. Will involve a short car shuttle. Depart: Yaldhurst Hotel car park at 8.30am Time: 4+ hours Leader: Colin Garthwaite Co-leader: To be appointed on the day Bobs Knob-Lake Rubicon variation W16a Cost: $14 A variation on the usual route, climbing to Point 952 from Kowai #2 bridge to Pt 952 then heading along ridge to Bobs Knob and dropping down to Lake Rubicon and out via Brooksdale. A car shuttle is required. + Depart: Yaldhurst car park 8am Leader: Helen Wells Contact Helen if you intend coming on this trip Meet Helen in Springfield JULY 20 Woodend to Pegasus NQ Cost: $4 From Woodend, walking through the forest track to Pegasus and then through the surrounding paths and tracks. Depart: Car park at Belfast Hotel (The Peg) at 9.30am Time: 3-4hrs Leader: Lois Watson Gold Valley Cost: $9 Crossing farmland to a mountain bike track with easy gradients, visiting the site of a late 1800s goldmine scam. Depart: Ashgrove Tce (opposite Reserve) at 8.30am Time: 4 hours Leader: Bruce Stanton JULY 20 CONTINUED Mt Richardson with a Twist N09 Cost: $11 Invigorating climb through beech forest.variations include Start from Maori Reserve, using Blowhard, Bypass, Ted's Tracks and side ridge to summit Mt Richardson (1047m). Views across Lees Valley to Puketuraki Range. Depart: Belfast Hotel car park at 8.30am Time: 6 hrs Leader: Ray Twist Castle Hill via Ghost Stream W93 Cost: $16 Follow Ghost Stream river bed to Castle Hill and return over low peak via scree. Ice-axe and crampons required. Grade: 4 Depart: Yaldhurst car park 8am Time: 7 hours Leader: John Allan Contact John if you intend coming on this trip. JULY 27 Kaiapoi to Pines Beach village NQ Cost: $2 Follow tracks along stopbanks to the village and beyond. Depart: Belfast Hotel (The Peg) car park at 9.30am Time: 3-4hrs Leader: Marie Woods Halswell Quarry to the Bellbird BP60 Halswell Quarry car park up track to CRW and follow tracks to Sign of Bellbird. Return via alternative tracks. Depart: Halswell Quarry car park at 9am Time: 4-5 hours Leader: Liz Campbell Co-leader: Yvonne Cargill Mt Evans from Purau BP49 Cost: $8 Climb through farmland, steep at first, sidle to saddle for tea break then up ridge to peak (703m). Views of Purau, Port Levy and Lyttelton. Return via farm track to cars. Depart: Ashgrove Tce (opposite Reserve) at 8:30am Time: 5 hrs Leader: Russell Hignett Mt O Malley Circuit NEW Cost: $28 Ascend Mt Aiken track through bush, proceed to point 1844 and then along the ridge to Mt O'Malley. Return through basin and past large tarn to rejoin the Mt Aiken Track. Route may alter on the day depending on conditions. Ice-axe and crampons required. Grade: 4 Depart: Yaldhurst carpark 7.30am NOTE EARLY START Time: 6+ hours Leader: Neil Helson Contact Neil on if you intend coming on this trip. Collect beacon and meet Neil in Springfield.

JULY 30 SATURDAY TRAMP CHATHAMS ISLANDS ADVENTURE Craigieburn Tracks Cost: $18 From the car park near Parapet Rock (SH73), tramp to Broken Hill Conference Centre, then onto upper

Ideal winter tramp. Short car shuttle required. Depart: Yaldhurst Hotel car park at 8.

October/early November this year? We would do a week of tramping and flora and fauna viewing. Flying direct from Christchurch and possibly staying in Backpacker accommodation.

Photos: Neil Helson CYCLING FROM TIBET TO KATHMANDU Club Equipment The following items are available for members to borrow: Emergency tents (two) John Hayman 3350984 Stu McHugh

6 JULY 30 SATURDAY TRAMP CHATHAMS ISLANDS ADVENTURE Craigieburn Tracks Cost: $18 From the car park near Parapet Rock (SH73), tramp to Broken Hill Conference Centre, then onto upper Lyndon Saddle Track. Continue to Craigieburn Ski Road, cross and follow track to Flock Hill car park. Excellent sheltered bush walk with views of surrounding peaks. Ideal winter tramp. Short car shuttle required. Depart: Yaldhurst Hotel car park at 8.30am Time: 5+ hours Leader: Colin Garthwaite Co-leader: Peter Street Would any club members be interested in a possible trip to the Chatham Islands in late October/early November this year? We would do a week of tramping and flora and fauna viewing. Flying direct from Christchurch and possibly staying in Backpacker accommodation. For more information Google Chatham Islands, and then contact Jill Lyall if interested. Phone jilllyallz@gmail.com Rabbit Hill trip, June 2. Photos: Neil Helson CYCLING FROM TIBET TO KATHMANDU Club Equipment The following items are available for members to borrow: Emergency tents (two) John Hayman Stu McHugh (These tents may be useful for backpacking trips) This is a fully supported 25-day cycle trip taking in the Mt Everest Base Camp from the Tibetan side. Anyone interested please call Margaret on or To view more details go to: and click on cycling tours Books and tapes: Ian Fussell

7 7 THE OVER FORTIES TRAMPING CLUB INC Serpentine Hut trip Route searching Serpentine Hut trip the magnificent Hokitika River

8 THE OVER FORTIES TRAMPING CLUB INC Serpentine Hut trip Heading down again. Photo: Paul Knox Your Committee Chairman Alistair McKerchar 384 4788 aim@clear.net.

8 8 THE OVER FORTIES TRAMPING CLUB INC Serpentine Hut trip Heading down again. Photo: Paul Knox Your Committee Chairman Alistair McKerchar Vice-Chair: TBA Secretary: Jack Watt Treasurer: Peter Street Club Captain: TBA Editor: Mavis Airey Back-up Editor: David Lloyd Membership: Fay Jackson Committee: Graeme Brown Colin Garthwaite Sandra Hawkins Prue Taylor Sue Weller Ex Officio Health & Safety: Jill Lyall DOC liaison: Ian Fussell and Colin Mackie Web editor: The Webteam Beacon co-ordinator: Stu McHugh FIRST AID COURSES The Club is still refunding 80 percent of the cost of approved First Aid Courses. The committee are keen to encourage more members to sign up for a course. Currently, the recommended courses are run by City First Aid they run a two-day Comprehensive Workplace First Aid Course for $150 on numerous dates monthly. This course is for members who have no current first aid qualification. City First Aid also offer Refresher One-Day First Aid courses designed to keep your current certificate valid (every two years). Please access their website for more information and to book For more information contact Jill Lyall jilllayalz@gmail.com TRAMP NUMBERS Just a reminder that after many years of recording the Tramp Numbers, Mary Brinsdon has honourably retired from the job. Numbers should now be sent to Gavin Hampton. salgav@xtra.co.nz Phone

NEWSLETTER 420 OCTOBER 2016

OVER FORTIES TRAMPING CLUB INC NEWSLETTER 420 OCTOBER 2016 TRAMP LEADERS WORKSHOP Saturday, October 8, 2016 Paul Knox, Stu McHugh and Ian Fussell will run an informal workshop for Tramp Leaders and also