Follow Us JULY 2018 NEXT SECTION MEETING: AUG 15 2018 7:30PM HONEST LAWYER, MONACO, STOKE NZ A LPINE CLUB Nelson M arlborough AGM / Talk by Dulkara Martig "Come along to the Honest Lawyer for some mid-week drinks and adventure yarns. The AGM at 7:30pm followed by a talk by Dulkara Martig at 8:00pm. Dulkara will be sharing the story of her Girls Southern Alps Traverse 2017 - a trip from Arthur's Pass to Mount Cook. This trip was part-funded by a FMC Expedition Scholarship." IN THIS Issue CLICK HEADINGS BELOW - NZ ALPINE CLUB ONLINE SHOP - NZ ALPINE CLUB WEBSITE - NATIONAL OFFICE NEWS - CONTACT THE COMMITTEE - SECTION TRIPS - SECTION OPENINGS - CLUB GOVERNANCE CHANGES - ACCOMMODATION REQUEST Section Snow Craft Course in A ugust Spaces are filled!!
Upcoming Trips Aug 4-5 Mt Paske, Grade 1 Date change due to conditions. Jerome Waldron 03 572 9214 jjwaldron@xtra.co.nz Aug 17-19 All Female Trip Join Liz and Dulkara for ladies adventure in Nelson Lakes National Park. The Camel via Lakehead Hut and the Arnst River. Hoping to walk in by torch Friday night. Back to hut Saturday and leisurely breakfast before exit Sunday, with Dulkara Martig as coleader. Liz Roberts keewees@xtra.co.nz Aug 25-26 Hodder Trip / Mitre Peak?looking to explore alpine ice potential on eastern and southern aspects of Mitre, experience required. Mt Tapi trip for beginners especially co-leader -- Alan Wilson Jerome Waldron 03 572 9214 jjwaldron@xtra.co.nz Aug 31-2 Sept Basic Snow Craft Course Brandon Kay, Open to all who want to take their tramping braknn007@gmail.com skills to the next level. Essential skills taught up at the Rainbow skifield Friday evening through to Sunday afternoon. Sept 8-9 Mt Chittenden/ Cotteral Ben Winnubst 548 7357 benand@clear.net.nz Sep 22-23 Mt Arthur or Mt Owen Postponement Dates 29-30 Sept Reuben McCormack mccormackreuben@gmail.com TBD Ski Touring Trip Liz Roberts keewees@xtra.co.nz Nov High Altitude Trip to be Discussed TBD
Want ed 1. The section requires a treasurer as Pete Wilk e has stepped dow n so if you w ould lik e to help out, please contact a member of the committee. Our finances are not very involved so there is not a high time commitment. 2. A dditionally, w e require a new new sletter editor, so if you w ould lik e to add something to the section, please contact a committee member. Club Governance Changes NZAC Governance Proposal - Member Vote There is too much detail to go over here but you are encouraged to follow the link to the club site and find out more before you vote!! https:/ / alpineclub.org.nz/ governance-vote/ Committee Jerome Waldron, Chairman & Marl Rep, 03 572 9214 jjwaldron@xtra.co.nz Ben Winnubst, Trips Coordinator 548 7357 benand@clear.net.nz Glen Aspin, Facebook aspojay@gmail.com Liz Roberts Secretary keewees@xtra.co.nz Bruce Davies, Meetings, 547 2620 daviesrobin@yahoo.com Brandon Kay, Facebook braknn007@gmail.com John Price jpandfi201@gmail.com Pete Wilkie, Treasurer petewilkie@ihug.co.nz Gerard Mayes, Newsletter 027 692 1386 gerard_mayes@hotmail.com Liam Sullivan, Club Gear Loans liam_sullivan@yahoo.com Reuben McCormack CCM Rep mccormackreuben@gmail.com Russell Adams Bannff FaceBook r.a.guns.70@gmail.com
Follow Us On FaceBook No Need to be a Facebook User Click the button Club News can now be found on the website. There are news items and trip reports from all over the country. Click the button below to go there now! Sect ion Gear Hire Nelson Section CLUB NEWS The Nelson section gear (ice axes, avo gear, locater beacon etc) is available to all section members. Contact Liam Sullivan Club Donations We have a link online where members can donate online, but it is in the shop and so not easy to find. The funds are all still the same: Members can also use our bank account 03 0502 0607822 00, or send in a cheque (NZ only though). More Info Nat ional Of f ice News *NEW* Backcountry Ski-Touring in New Zealand - a guide to New Zealand?s best backcountry terrain This book is your essential guide to the best backcountry touring and ski mountaineering in New Zealand. Whether you?re new to the world of backcountry snow sports, an enthusiast looking for inspiration, or an international traveller sampling what New Zealand has to offer, this guide will help you plan your next adventure. Purchase online (log in for member rates) https:/ / alpineclub.org.nz/ product/ backcountry-ski-touring-in-new-zealand/ Applications for the 2018 FMC Expedition Scholarships are now open. FMC is proud to offer Youth Scholarships (age under 30) for the eighth year running, and the Simon Bell Memorial Scholarship (no age restrictions) for the third consecutive year. To enquire email our Executive Officer at eo@fmc.org.nz. Applications close on Friday 14 September 2018. Nominations are open for the NZAC Volunteer of the Year 2018 NZAC Volunteer of the Year (VOTY) is awarded at each AGM. Individuals and Sections nominate an NZAC volunteer that they think have done great work over the course of the previous year. Please complete the online nomination form no later than Monday 1st October 2018 https:/ / alpineclub.org.nz/ the-nzac/ heritage/ volunteer-of-the-year-award/
NZAC Photographic Competition is open for entries and closes on the 26th of August. Enter your photos here: https://alpineclub.org.nz/photo-competition/ Be sure to check out the recently updated Rules and Information before submitting your entries, in particular, the file naming details. Also as per usual, no more than three images entered in each category. We will be tallying up each sections Acceptance, Honours and Champion points again this year to award the Egmont-Tasman Trophy. The 2017 Section winner was the NZAC - Australia Section! There some awesome prizes to be won thanks to Therm-a-Rest, MSR, Scarpa NZ, Potton & Burton, Alpine Recreation, Peak Design, Flock Hill Lodge & Restaurant, GU Energy NZ. Accommodation Required My name is Tobias and my family and I were recently traveling the world (www.peak41.com) when New Zealand captivated us. After returning to Switzerland, we promised to come back and live in your wonderful region. Our goal is getting closer and we will arrive in Nelson on 28 September. I sat on the board of the Swiss Alpine Club Aarau and I am a volunteer mountain guide (summer & winter). That is why I would like to get connected with you and be at your service. Professionally, I own expert skills from defining strategies, transform them to organisational and technology projects, manage and execute them in running organisations. I possess a record of success analysing business, deriving and instituting improvements. With a proven background in Management Consulting, Project, Process, Service and Product Management, Sales and Marketing, I have delivered best results for the last 22 years. Today, I am writing you concerning two things. First, how could I engage me for the club? Second, I and my family are looking for a kids-friendly accommodation until end of October in or near town. If possible with optional extension. Preferred a furnished house or a port of it. With minimum own bath, kitchen, living room, wash-machine and WIFI. Do you know anything or/ and could forward my infos? Please contact if you can help tobias.wullschleger@me.com
Interview with Paul Hersey, author of To The Mountain I?d like to draw your attention to the below free event, at Kush Coffee in Nelson on August 6. Volume Books is hosting, and writer Paul Hersey will be talking about co-editing the book, the New Zealand alpine writing scene and its contributors. Hoping you?ll be able to share it among your New Zealand Alpine Club Nelson/ Marlborough members - here?s a link to the Facebook event and the book page at Volume. I?ve attached the event poster and University of Otago Press release as well. Click to GO 2019 UIAA ICE CLIMBING WORLD TOUR CALENDAR The UIAA is delighted to confirm the calendar for the 2019 Ice Climbing World Tour. Comprising a comprehensive and impressive programme of events, the 2019 calendar is the biggest to date and includes six World Cup events, four European Cups, a World Championships, a World Combined Championships and a World Youth Championships. The World Tour will visit ten different countries on three continents and features two events taking place in major cities? Moscow and Denver. Full story. Athletes, officials and member federations are informed that the Competition Regulations for the 2019 UIAA Ice Climbing World Tour are also available. Full story.