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1,816 reports from 1948 to 2026. Select a bar to jump to that year.

2026 30Browse as cards

2025 62Browse as cards

2024 64Browse as cards

2023 79Browse as cards

2022 44Browse as cards

2021 32Browse as cards

2020 36Browse as cards

2019 48Browse as cards

2018 73Browse as cards

2017 59Browse as cards

2016 49Browse as cards

2015 62Browse as cards

2014 64Browse as cards

2013 76Browse as cards

2012 69Browse as cards

2011 76Browse as cards

2010 30Browse as cards

2009 12Browse as cards

2008 31Browse as cards

2007 41Browse as cards

2006 30Browse as cards

2005 28Browse as cards

2004 11Browse as cards

2003 16Browse as cards

2002 5Browse as cards

2001 15Browse as cards

2000 23Browse as cards

1999 27Browse as cards

1998 42Browse as cards

  • 26–28 December 1998Boxing Day Bog BoysTararua Forest Park (Maungahuka Hut) · Not graded
  • December 1998Kuratau - Kinloch by KayakLake Taupo (Kuratau, Te Hapua, Karangahape cliffs, Waihaha, Kawakawa Point, Kinloch) · Sea kayak
  • 13–15 November 1998The Cattle Ridge Tarn Water & Food FestivalTararua Forest Park (Ruamahanga, Putara, Cleft Creek, Cattle Ridge, Cow Saddle, Tarn Ridge?, Roaring Stag) · Medium
  • 13–15 November 1998A Walk in the Park - a 48-hour S-KTararua Forest Park (Putara, Herepai, East Peak, West Peak, Arete, Dracophyllum Ridge, Nicholls, Anderson Memorial Hut, Maungahuka, Tararua Peaks, Kime, Alpha, Marchant Ridge, Kaitoke) · Fit
  • 6–8 November 1998Training in the MudWhanganui National Park (Trains Hut, Whanganui River) · Easy
  • November 1998Triplex Hut - Waterfall HutRuahine Range (Triplex Hut, Rangi Saddle?, Waipawa River, Waipawa Forks Lodge, Waterfall Hut, Waikamaka Hut) · Not graded
  • 31 October 1998The Holdsworth-Maungahuka Challenge 31st October, 1998Tararua Forest Park (Holdsworth, Mountain House, Powell Hut, Mt Holdsworth, Isabelle, Neill Forks, Mid Waiohine, Aokaparangi, Maungahuka Hut, Totara Flats, Gentle Annie) · Not graded
  • 24–26 October 1998The Trip ReportSeaward Kaikoura Range? (place not named; the club Labour weekend 1998 trips were to the Seaward Kaikouras) · Not graded
  • 24–26 October 1998The F.E. Tea Shop TourWairarapa coast (Martinborough, Lake Ferry, Cape Palliser, the Pinnacles, Ngawi, Tuturumuri, White Rock, Featherston) · Cycle
  • 24–26 October 1998Labour Weekend in the KaikourasSeaward Kaikoura Range (Hapuku River, Kowhai Saddle, Mt Fyffe, Kaikoura) · Medium
  • 24–26 October 1998Dead fish and fire crackers in the Marlborough SoundsMarlborough Sounds (Ratimera Bay, Allports Island?, Queen Charlotte Sound) · Sea kayak
  • 24–26 October 1998"We came, We saw, We did a little back-tracking..."Nelson Lakes National Park (Sabine Hut, Speargrass Hut, Mt Robert, Angelus) · Not graded
  • 25–27 September 1998River Bashing in the RuahinesRuahine Range (Tamaki River, Travers Hut?, Forks Hut, Makawakawa Stream, Diggers Hut, West Branch Tamaki) · Fit
  • 11–13 September 1998Christmas in September at Holly HutEgmont National Park (North Egmont, Holly Hut, Bells Falls, Ahukawakawa Swamp, Kaiauai?) · Easy
  • September 1998No, it was not the mushrooms!Kaweka Forest Park (Kiwi Saddle Hut, Ferrihill, Kuripapango) · Easy
  • September 1998Mushrooms in the KawekasKaweka Forest Park (Kuripapango, Kiwi Saddle Hut) · Easy
  • July 1998Middle Crossing (or Eva's & Ray's Epic Journey)Tararua Forest Park (Holdsworth, Gentle Annie, Powell Hut, Mt Holdsworth, Aokaparangi, Mid Waiohine Hut, Maungahuka Hut, Tararua Peaks, Pakihore Ridge, Penn Creek Hut, Otaki Forks) · Fit
  • July 1998A Wander to Washpool HutAorangi (Haurangi) Forest Park (Cape Palliser coast, Putangirua Pinnacles, Washpool Hut, Pararaki Stream) · Not graded
  • 27–28 June 1998A Freezing Trip to Blyth hutTongariro National Park (Ohakune Mountain Road, Mangawhero falls, Blyth Hut) · Easy
  • 12–14 June 1998Rainy RuahinesRuahine Range (Moorcock Base, Longview Hut, Daphne Hut, Tuki Tuki Stream) · Medium
  • June 1998We are Sailing...Marlborough Sounds (Waikawa Bay, Queen Charlotte Sound, Ship Cove, Cook Strait) · Not graded
  • June 1998Mt RichmondMt Richmond Forest Park (Top Valley, Armchair Hut, Mt Richmond, Mt Richmond Hut, Lake Chalice) · Medium
  • May 1998The Tararua AssaultTararua Forest Park (Holdsworth Lodge, Gentle Annie, Powell Hut, Mt Holdsworth, Jumbo, Angle Knob, Donnelly Flat) · Not graded
  • May 1998Chasing Rocks on the RangitikeiRangitikei River (River Valley Lodge, Taihape) · Not graded
  • 10–13 April 1998Three years in the makingTararua Forest Park (Southern Main Range: Otaki Forks, Field Hut, Kime, Hector, Tararua Peaks, Maungahuka Hut, Andersons, Arapito Creek, Waitewaewae) · Not graded
  • 10–13 April 1998At play in the fields of golden grassCanterbury high country (Lilybank Station, Lake Tekapo, Macauley River, Boulder Flat) · Not graded
  • 10–13 April 1998A Couple of Good CampsitesTararua Forest Park (Waiohine Gorge, Totara Flats, Meat Safe Spur, Neill Forks, Maungahuka, Aokaparangi, Kahiwiroa, Shingle Slip Knob, Holdsworth) · Not graded
  • April 1998"Smarter than your average bird!" (Sea-kayak trip to Mana Island, April '98)Mana Island, Titahi Bay · Sea kayak
  • 15 March 1998A Sunday Tramp over MaunganuiParaparaumu (Maungakotukutuku Valley, Maunganui, Titi, Kapakapanui area) · Not graded
  • 13–15 March 1998A Deception Spur wander 13-15 March 1998Tararua Forest Park (Ohau River, Deception Spur, Mangahao, Barra Stream, Harris Creek Hut, Mangahao Dam) · Medium
  • 5 March 1998Mount McKerrow on a SundayRimutaka Forest Park (Catchpool, Orongorongo Track, Turere Stream, Mt McKerrow, Clay Ridge, Wainui Hill) · Not graded
  • March 1998A Quoin by any other nameTararua Forest Park (Kaitoke, Eastern Hutt River, Quoin Ridge, Bull Mound, Alpha Hut, Tauherenikau, Tutuwai Hut) · Not graded
  • 15 February 1998A Sunday tramp to Mt Baker and beyondRimutaka Forest Park (Catchpool, Butcher Track, Mt Baker, Cattle Ridge, Matai Stream, Orongorongo River, Paua Hut, Jacob's Ladder) · Not graded
  • February 1998Mount Owen, Kahurangi National ParkKahurangi National Park (Mt Owen, Granity Pass Hut, Bulmer) · Not graded
  • February 1998I left my sole in Otaki ForksTararua Forest Park (Otaki Forks, Otaki Gorge) · Not graded
  • 17–19 January 1998Southern with a differenceTararua Forest Park (Southern Crossing, Otaki Forks, Kime Hut, Mt Hector, Alpha Hut, Kaitoke) · Not graded
  • 17–19 January 1998Putara to HoldsworthTararua Forest Park (Putara, Herepai, Ruamahanga, Cattle Ridge, Roaring Stag, Dundas Ridge, Cow Creek, Mitre Flats, Atiwhakatu, Holdsworth) · Not graded
  • 17–19 January 1998"A Wrigley P-K" Wellington AnniversaryTararua Forest Park (Putara, Cattle Ridge, Tarn Ridge, Arete, Mitre, Brockett, Peggys Peak, Bannister, Dundas, Logan, Girdlestone, Neill, Broken Axe Pinnacles, Angle Knob, Mt Hector, Quoin Ridge, Kaitoke) · Fit
  • 9–11 January 1998January Winter Trip 1998Tararua Forest Park (Putara, Ruamahanga, Roaring Stag, Cleft Creek?, Cow Saddle, Cone Hut, Smith Creek, Mitre Flats, Waingawa, Mountain House) · Not graded
  • January 1998Y.T.Y.Y. RevisitedTararua Forest Park (Otaki Forks, Waitewaewae Hut, Saddle Creek, Waitatapia Stream, Upper Otaki Gorge, Plateau Stream, Waiotauru Forks) · Not graded
  • January 1998Tapokopoko or Bust - on a SundayOrongorongo valley (Catchpool, Orongorongo Track, Paua Hut, Matthews Stream?, Tapokopoko 843m) · Not graded
  • January 1998Sandbagged!Tongariro National Park (Ruapehu, Whakapapa, Top of the Bruce, Waihohonu Ridge, Te Heu Heu, Round the Mountain Track) · Not graded

1997 56Browse as cards

1996 15Browse as cards

  • 17–19 May 1996A Sunny Autumn Weekend in the RuahinesRuahine Range (Moorcock Base, Longview Hut, Pohangina Saddle, Otumore, Daphne Hut, Howletts Hut, Tukituki River) · Medium
  • 10–12 May 1996Whakanui to Paua HutRimutaka Forest Park (Wainuiomata, Moores Valley, Whakanui Track, Orongorongo River, Paua Hut, Five Mile Track) · Easy
  • 3–5 May 1996Mitre Flats - Cow Creek - Ruamahanga 3-5 May 1996 Medium TripTararua Forest Park (Upper Waingawa roadend, Barra Track, Mitre Flats Hut, Peggy's Peak, Brockett, Table Ridge, Cow Creek Hut, Cow Saddle, Ruamahanga River) · Medium
  • May 1996Ohau-I-Like-To-SwimTararua Forest Park (Ohau River, Te Matawai Hut, Waiopehu Hut, Levin) · Fit
  • 24–28 April 1996Lake Waikaremoana 24-28 April 1996Te Urewera National Park (Lake Waikaremoana, Onepoto, Panekiri Bluffs, Panekiri Hut, Waiopaoa Hut, Korokoro Falls, Marauiti, Whanganui Hut, Hopuruahine) · Not graded
  • 5–8 April 1996Sea Kayaking - Easter 1996Marlborough Sounds (Queen Charlotte Sound, Kumutoto Bay, Kaipakirikiri Bay, Allports Island, Waikawa Bay, Picton) · Sea kayak
  • 5–8 April 1996Easter in Mount Richmond RangeMt Richmond Forest Park (Goulter River, Mid Goulter Hut, Lake Chalice Hut, Old Man, Mt Rintoul, Tarn Hut, Top Valley) · Medium
  • 5–8 April 1996Dustings of Meringue over Mt. RintoulMt Richmond Forest Park (Goulter River, Mt Rintoul, Old Man, Tarn Hut, Rintoul Hut, Bishop's Cap, Northbank Road) · Medium
  • April 1996First TrampTararua Forest Park (Walls Whare, Waiohine River, Totara Flats, Neill Forks Hut, Sayers Hut?, Cone Saddle) · Not graded
  • April 1996ANZAC Day Blast!Rimutaka Incline, Wairarapa coast (Cross Creek, Lake Ferry?, Ocean Beach, Turakirae, Baring Head, Pencarrow, Eastbourne) · MTB
  • 8–10 March 1996Sunny Times in the Ruahines...Ruahine Range (Rangiwahia Hut, Triangle Hut, Iron Gate Hut, Oroua River, Heritage Lodge) · Medium
  • March 1996Cruising Round the TararuasTararua Forest Park (Otaki Forks, Field Hut, Kime, Aston, Renata Ridge, Elder, Waiotauru Hut, Otaki Forks) · Medium
  • 10–11 February 1996Trip to North Ohau 10-11 February 1996Tararua Forest Park (North Ohau River, North Ohau Hut, Gladstone Road) · Easy
  • 10 February 1996First SouthernTararua Forest Park (Southern Crossing: Otaki Forks, Judd Ridge, Field Hut, Table Top, Hector, Atkinson, Bull Mound, Alpha Hut, Tauherenikau, Tutuwai, Puffer, Kaitoke) · Not graded
  • February 1996Midnight Madness on the Main DivideArthur's Pass (Arthur's Pass village, Otira, Temple Basin, Lake Brunner, Mt Bealey, Mt Avalanche) · Cycle

1995 5Browse as cards

1989 27Browse as cards

1988 27Browse as cards

1987 24Browse as cards

1986 15Browse as cards

1985 22Browse as cards

1984 24Browse as cards

1983 44Browse as cards

1982 23Browse as cards

1981 25Browse as cards

1980 26Browse as cards

1979 41Browse as cards

1978 20Browse as cards

1977 14Browse as cards

  • December 1977Christmas Trips 1977/78Arthurs Pass, Westland, South Westland, Aspiring, the Olivines · Not graded
  • November 1977South Westland November Pilgrimage: Mahitahi and MakawhioSouth Westland (Mahitahi Valley, Bannock Brae Range, Greer Creek, Mt Butzbach, Makawhio River) · Not graded
  • November 1977Recent Trips (November 1977)Ruahine Range (Kawhatau Base, Colenso Peak, Mokai Range, Rangi Saddle, Waterfall Creek, Tiru Creek, Hikurangi Range, McKinnon hut) · Not graded
  • 22–24 October 1977North-West Nelson: Haupiri Range and Anatoki ValleyNorth-west Nelson (Handcock Creek, Boulder Lake, Green Saddle, Needles Eye, Adelaide Tarn, Dragons Teeth, Anatoki Peak, Anatoki River, Lonely Lake, Drunken Sailors, Kakapo Peak) · Not graded
  • October 1977Recent Trips (October 1977)Tararua (Renata, Alpha, Tauherenikau, Beehives Spur, Otaki Forks, Southern Crossing, Holdsworth); Inland Kaikouras (Tappy, Alarm); Nelson Lakes (Cupola Basin) · Not graded
  • September 1977Recent Trips (September 1977)Egmont; Ruapehu (WAMC and club ski sports) · Not graded
  • August 1977Recent Trips (August 1977)Ruahine Range (Makaroro, Parks Peak, Top Makaroro); Tararua (Otaki Forks, Hector, Winchcombe, Fields Hut, Mitre Flats, Baldy, Angle Knob); Ruapehu (AIC) · Not graded
  • 23–25 July 1977Rainbow ValleyRainbow Valley, Wairau (Marlborough), Mt McKay · Not graded
  • July 1977Recent Trips (July 1977)Tararua (Ohau, Broken Axe Pinnacles, Holdsworth, Angle Knob, Mountain House, northern Tararua) and Ruapehu (ski instruction) · Not graded
  • July 1977Cold Journey (Upper Ruamahanga search)Tararua (Upper Ruamahanga Gorge, Pukematawai) · Not graded
  • May 1977The Mad SouthernTararua (Otaki Forks, Field Hut, Vosseler, Alpha Hut, Omega, Tauherenikau) · Not graded
  • May 1977Recipe for a Crazy SundayWellington (Ngauranga, Hutt Road, Ohariu Valley, Old Coach Road, Makara, Karori) · Not graded
  • May 1977Recent Trips (May - June 1977)Tararua (Roaring Stag, Cattle Ridge, Cow Saddle, Cleft Creek, Blue Range, Haukura Ridge, Smiths Creek, Makaka Creek, Cone, Walls Whare, Kaitoke); Nelson Lakes (Cupola Basin); Inland Kaikouras (Tapuaenuku) · Not graded
  • March 1977Did You Hear? (Upper Ruamahanga gorge)Tararua (Upper Ruamahanga Gorge) · Not graded

1976 7Browse as cards

1975 10Browse as cards

1974 9Browse as cards

  • December 1974Xmas Climbing – Barry BiggsNelson Lakes; Mount Cook; Mt Aspiring region; Darrans · Not graded
  • December 1974Tramping Xmas January 1975Not graded
  • November 1974Trips in November and December 1974Tararua (Vosseler, Hector River, Otaki, Mt House, Walls Whare, Renata, Smiths, Beehive Spur, Hells Gate); Rimutaka (Mangatoatoa) · Not graded
  • September 1974Trip Reports (September - October 1974)Ruahine Range (Hinerua, Sawtooth Ridge); Mitre Flats; Ruapehu; Walls Whare; Ohau; Park Valley; Tauherenikau; Labour weekend Pouruni (Freedom walk); Ruapehu snow caving · Not graded
  • August 1974Trip Reports (August 1974)Tararua (Winchcombe Crossing, Southern Crossing, Dennan Spur, Sheridan Creek); Blue Range, Cow Creek; Ruapehu (ski instruction); Egmont (AIC) · Not graded
  • June 1974Trip Reports (June 1974)Matemateaonga Range; Whakapapa (rock AIC); Waiopehu; Reeves; Totara Flats; Holdsworth · Not graded
  • June 1974Trip Reports (June - July 1974)Southern Main Range (Maungahuka); Ruapehu (AIC); Holdsworth-Mitre ridge, Mt Holdsworth; Tararua (Powell); Waitewaewae · Not graded
  • April 1974Trip Reports (April - May 1974)Otaki Forks (bushcraft); Stewart Island; Kawekas; Richmond Range; Nelson Lakes; Whanganui River; Pukematawai; Ruapae Stream; Tauherenikau; Tongariro; Mitre Flats; Cow Creek · Not graded
  • March 1974Trip Reports (March 1974)Tararua (Holdsworth, Arete Forks, Mitre, Pines, Angle Knob, Atiwhakatu, Chamberlain Creek, Roaring Stag, Haukura Ridge, Ruapae Stream) · Not graded

1968 1Browse as cards

1965 2Browse as cards

1959 1Browse as cards

1948 2Browse as cards

Date unknown 142Browse as cards

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