November 2023

Jenny welcomed members.

Trip Reports
Bess took a trip up to the White Horse near Waimate .An enjoyable day.
Labour Weekend Bess also organised a trip to Glenorchy .7 people went and based themselves at Kinloch Lodge.They walked the Invincible Mine Track and Lake Rere track.Some explored Sugar Loaf Pass in lieu of the Rockburn as a bridge was out.Good weather for the weekend.
   Julian gave us a report of his trip on the Saint James Walkway.Rain and wind had damaged
parts of the track but a new hut had been built to replace the old Anne Hut.An enjoyable few days.
Ross took a bike ride around the back roads north west of Oamaru,Great views and good weather.
  Wednesday walkers gave their report.
 
Up and Coming Trips
Neville is taking a trip to Little Mount Peel with options
Mt Dalgety A fairly straight forward 900m climb.
North Temple Up to the circ and back
Snowy Gorge Hut .Overnight trip .Cross the Ahiriri river at the start.
 
 Robbie gave a report about the Herbert Forest .The Swallows Track and Hoods Creek Track need work after storm damage.Some new auto. traps have been donated and need to be installed to replace the old centinal traps.2 dates have been put on calendar for this work.
  A sub committee is to organise a Herbert Forest open day for the 21st April 2024.
  A draft constitution is to be drawn up to meet the new requirements of the Incorporated Societies Act.John will oversee this with input from other members.
  Trip planning for the summer season then took place.
 
Meeting closed  8.35pm followed by a cup of tea.