Rangiora Tramping Club

27/02/2023

Klondyke Route campsite Feb 2023

02/11/2022

02/10/2022

Update on one of my fav mountains on Banks Peninsula

Te Ahu Pātiki Charitable Trust has formally become kaitiaki of Christchurch's highest peaks, after 3000 donors fundraised $950,000 to protect and restore the site.

20/09/2022

Update on Lake Janet, Mt Grey, Sept 2022:-

Over the years, some members of the Club have been involved in maintaining the Lake Janet Track on Mt. Grey. In spring of 2021, an area beside the Lake was logged. I approached Rayonier, asking for us to be involved with the reinstatement of the track and surrounding area, especially after the mess left on the Summit Track, Mt. Thomas. At the end of November, we joined Rayonier and DOC at Lake Janet to dis-cuss their proposals.

Following logging completion, Rayonier, with a little digger had reinstated the track. This has packed down nicely since, though a few tree roots need cutting away. They also put in a zig-zag track at our re-quest, just above the logged area to avoid the short loose gravely climb.

Recent events have completed many of these projects.
Both Rayonier and I were getting no response from DOC re the signage, so Rayonier have put in a new sign at Lake Janet. (see photo). We were asked for feedback on the draft, and many of our suggestions have been instigated. We also walked the tracks to check the times, realising that this is a good family track.
At the end of this tramp, we also completed the L. Janet Loop. Unfortunately, and to our disgust, at the fallen tree, someone had sat here and s**t in the middle of the track. Toilet paper was everywhere. E-mails with photos attached, were sent to DOC and Rayonier. DOC responded saying they would clean up the mess, but no mention of putting the toilet back in. Another e-mail sent, and lo and behold, the toilet is now functional.

Then at the end of August, I was invited by Rayonier to join them and Broomfield School, in a planting day at L. Janet. Within an hour or so, the children and a few adults (including school staff, parents, and office and field staff from Rayonier) had all the natives planted on the logged slope opposite L. Janet. This was followed by a walk around the Lake and a sausage sizzle.

Our association with Rayonier over this project has been much appreciated. As very regular users of this track especially, and those of our other local mountains that are in forestry, I would wish for this to contin-ue. Many thanks Rayonier!

Beverley, RTC

09/08/2022

Our member Nathan is taking up the challenge. Please donate to his cause.

Firefighter Sky Tower Stair Challenge : Make a donation today to support me

28/07/2022

Shared by a member, in case anyone is interested in biodiversity in our region.

Information about the services and facilities provided by the Waimakariri District Council

22/06/2022

Question for RTC members - Would you prefer to have a closed RTC page you could post your photos on, with Admin approval (in case of any inappropriate posts)? We could look at having a closed group only for members. What do you think? You could reply via Messenger.
Thanks, Val

06/06/2022

Plan My Walk App:
Offered by the Mountain Safety Council Plan My Walk App takes the guesswork out of your preparation by bringing together the right information needed for planning a safe and successful walk or tramp in New Zealand.

27/05/2022

FMC Backcountry editor Peter Laurenson's latest book 'KHUMBU: Gateway to Mount Everest - Pathways to Kinship' has won the Mountain and Adventure Heritage prize at the New Zealand Mountain Film Festival Mountain Book competition.

The book is available to FMC members with a 20% discount, visit www.batemanbooks.co.nz and use the coupon code FMC01.

13/04/2022

Good info on this about PLBs

Today on the blog, keen tramper Ruth shares her experience activating a distress beacon and tips for how to use yours.

22/02/2022

Beware if f you're planning on going to the Heaphy to avoid crowds...

The flood-damaged Heaphy Bridge on the Heaphy Track has been written off by structural engineers and cannot be fixed.

09/02/2022

Damage on the Heaphy Track from recent heavy rain on the West Coast. Please check DOC website for up to date info if you are heading that way.

Torrential rain at the top of the South Island has severely damaged parts of the Heaphy Track, destroying three bridges.

31/01/2022

Hi RTC members,
Please see the below message from Georgina:-
I'm booked into the Kepler and Routeburn from 24th Feb. I'm keen to share my car if anyone would like to go to Te Anau either to join us or do their own thing. Leaving any time between about 20th to no later than 22nd. Also keen to walk any undulating walks in preparation including overnights. Please pm me if interested in sharing. Thank you. Georgina.

CONTACT RTC VIA MESSENGER IF YOU ARE INTERESTED AND WE WILL PASS ON YOUR DETAILS TO GEORGINA. THANKS.

15/01/2022

A gentle walk up Mt Cass on a beautiful sunny day. It was an excellent way to start to our tramping year. Thank you all for the enjoyable company and to John C. for organizing this trip.

12/01/2022

Wishing all everyone a Happy New Year with days filled with adventures in the great New Zealand outdoors!