Category: Tararua Range
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Tararua S-K Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEIntroducing “Tararua S-K: 60 Years in the Making” – A Captivating Cinematic Journey Through The Tararua Range Wellington June 29 – Andy Carruthers and Hans Weston are thrilled to announce the highly anticipated release of “Tararua S-K: 60 Years in the Making,” a mesmerising documentary film that unveils the remarkable story behind the…
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How to find Carkeek Hut in the remotest corner of Tararua forest park
Looking for an adventure? Carkeek Hut is a hidden gem in the remotest corner of Tararua forest park. This tramp is perfect for experienced trampers who are looking for a challenge – but it’s definitely worth the effort!
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Winter Camping Holdsworth
With a clear forecast for the night we headed up hoping to catch some photos of the night sky. I lay under the star lit sky for a few hours until it got too cold.
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Dorset Ridge fast pack trip
This was a last minute trip based on a good forecast, we stayed at Dorset and went off track from Tarn ridge down to Arete Forks
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SK Main Range 2019 report
Dear Swallow, on your commemorative weekend I finally completed a Main Range SK on my third attempt. A huge thank you for all your inspiration and guidance. It was four years ago that I first heard about SK from yours and others reports. I was captivated by the intense adventurous spirit. At the first SK…
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Neil Winchcombe Loop in the Snow, Tararua Range
This was our third attempt to complete this ridge, I had taken the kids upto Field Hut a few weeks earlier and played in the snow. I knew the snow would still be on the tops but was unsure what the condition would be. I rented ice axes and we took our poles and micro…
