Club Night 13th April 2015
The club held a very successful Open Day in the Herbert Forest on Sunday 12 April with over sixty people (including an eighty year old) enjoying walking the tracks in small groups, guided by club members. Many folk had travelled down from South Canterbury. The forecasted rain turned out to be a very short early shower and sunshine prevailed for the remainder of the day. The tracks were in very good condition, thanks to recent working bees by members of the club.
Recent tramps have been to the ABC caves in the Silverpeaks district, and over the Easter break to the Harper Pass – between the Lewis and Arthurs Passes, which is part of the Te Araroa Trail.
Wednesday Walkers have enjoyed walks around Otematata and Livingstone, the Nimrod Reserve track in the Hunter Hills, the Domett Loop and walks closer to home on the Oamaru Walkway and local beaches. A large contingent had a great time biking the Clutha Gold and Roxburgh Gorge Trails before Easter.
Club night speaker, Jane Matchett and her team mates Mike and Kevin shared their experiences in the GODZone Adventure race last year, starting and finishing in Kaikoura. Participants knew nothing about the course until four hours before the start of the race so navigational and logistical skills were put to the test as well as the sheer physical demands of the 520km course. Over six days, sections included an ascent of Mt Tapuae-o-Uenuku (2885m), biking 151km through Molesworth Station and paddling the length of the Hurunui River. Not for the faint hearted!