Trips

The Club runs a regular programme of trips. To sign up for a trip, or find more information, contact the trip leader.

Information about leading trips and the CMC trips policy is found here

Current programme

Ice and Mixed Festival, Queenstown – 12th/15th August 2020
The Remarkables Ice & Mixed Festival is happening again this winter and we're keen too see as much of the club down there as possible!

The dates for this years event are 13-16th August and for those of you who don't know, the event is a great, all inclusive opportunity to meet fellow climbers and learn new skills in one of the most beautiful and accessible parts of the country! And if that doesn't convince you, beer is generally provided each night! (For more info, check out the event site here: www.iceandmixedfestival.co.nz).

We will be organizing carpooling to Queenstown and if there's enough interest we can also help organise accommodation for the group, so If you're keen to get involved fill out the form below and we'll create a group for everyone to communicate! If you're keen on splitting accommodation, please fill out the form by July 12 so we can book things in advance. Also, don't forget to sign up for general climbing or one of the remaining instruction events ASAP as they're selling out quick!

Google Form - click here
Contact Jamie Macalister jamiemaca@gmail.com

Wyn Irwin Climbing Meet - 25th/26th/27th September 2020

Social Climbing Meet for the end of September based out of Wyn Irwin. Plan would be similar to the recent Arthurs Pass Mid-Winter Meet. Leaving Christchurch early on the Friday evening straight after work- arranging car sharing closer to the time. Saturday will be spent on day trips of people's choice aiming to be back in time for the evening talks. Great chance to meet other members and find climbing partners. Facebook page will be created closer to the time to discuss details, car pooling, weather forecast etc. Places will be limited to the 16 bunks at Wyn Irwin .

Taupo Fly and Climb Trip - Late August (To be Confirmed) 2020

Pietro Zugnoni is planning a fly and climb trip to Taupo for a long weekend. Plan would be to take off for sunrise and come back for sunset, taking either Friday or Monday off work. Flight time is approximately 4 to 4.5hrs flying to get there, 8/9hrs flying return. Max 4 people total (Pietro +3 passengers). Sleeping at campsite or local airbnb. To move from airport probably easiest is to rent a car for all 4 of us -strictly climbing luggage with not much extra weight allowance. Plan for a weekend in August.

Call 02041481453 if interested.

Past Trips

Ben Ohau Range - 1^st/2^nd August 2020

Eric Skea and Scott Sutherland are planning a trip to Dun Fiunary in the Ben Ohau Range, 1/2 August (with 8/9 August as an alternative date if we need to postpone due to bad weather). We will probably climb via the North East Face or North West Face routes from Whale Stream, unless conditions favour climbing from Stewart Stream in the Dobson. See ClimbNZ for route descriptions/grades.Plan to leave Christchurch at 6pm on Friday evening, drive down and car-camp near the start of the route (several camping options exist depending on route choice, TBC). On Saturday we will head up to a high camp, then attempt the summit (Saturday evening or Sunday morning) and head back down the way we came on Sunday. Avalanche kit essential.

Participants should be comfortable moving through typical grade 1 – 2 terrain (without ropes), and be prepared for a possibly chilly snow camp.

Email skea.eric@gmail.com if interested.

Mt Franklin, Arthur's Pass - Weekend 22/23 Feb 2020

Eric Skea is planing a trip up to Mt.Franklin.

Details: Stay Friday night in Kennedy. On Saturday go up the Mingha, over Goat Pass, turn right just before Upper Deception Hut, and bivi in the Good Luck Creek basin. On Sunday climb Mt Franklin by the South Ridge, then go back out the way we came.The route description on Graeme Kates' website is better than that found on ClimbNZ or the 7th edition printed guidebook: http://www.arthurspass.com/index.php?page=59

Contact: Eric Skea skea.eric@gmail.com

Bandit Peak - Weekend 14/15 March 2020

Nick Moyle is planning a trip up to Bandit Peak. We will camp up the Sinclair River on Saturday night.

Details: Leaving Chch on Saturday morning. Max 6 people.

Contact: moylen9@yahoo.com or 02102249576

Lyell Hut Work Party - POSTPONED

The final stage of the Lyell Hut rebuild is planned to take place the last weekend of march - so we are looking for as many people as we can get to lend a hand and get stuck in to this hut build! The work party will be tasked with demolishing the old hut and digging the foundations for the new build. Plan is to leave Christchurch early Saturday morning, get started on the work on Saturday afternoon before having a work-party-party on Saturday evening! Everyone welcome to join

Also a call out for anyone who has access to a 4WD vehicle - as we need to tow a trailer with materials to the helicopter pick up spot on Friday morning. Please make contact if you can help out

Contact:

Trips Organizer:Ben Mangan M:02108660961 E:Benmangan151@live.ie

Huts: Robin Muirson M:027 434 4122 E: Huts@cmc.net.nz

Avalanche Rescue Practice - MAY TO JUNE 2020

Plan to do a avalanche Rescue Practice mid week over the next three months. So if you are interested, dust off the cobwebs of your avalanche transceiver and get a bit of practice in before the winter snow arrives. Location yet to be determined - but will either be in the park or at the beach meeting at 6:30pm.

Dates: Thursday 26th March, Thursday 23rd April, Thursday 21st May

Contact: Ben Mangan if interested M:02108660961 E:Benmangan151@live.ie