The Monthly Newsletter of the Canterbury/Westland Section of the New Zealand Alpine Club. December Section Meeting- none

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1 The Monthly Newsletter of the Canterbury/Westland Section of the New Zealand Alpine Club December 2016 Section Meeting- none

2 Contents Uprising Newsletter of the Canterbury/Westland section, New Zealand Alpine Club December 2016 Contributions are more than welcome. Please send to by the 20 th of each month. Thanks! Page Section meetings Club trips and events Banks peninsula rock meet Chairpersons update Notices 14 Location: Cashmere Club, 50 Colombo Street Time: Drinks from 7.30 pm, talks start at 8:00 pm sharp No December meeting February 9 th Summer adventures bring along some slides and share with the club what you have been up to over the summer! James Thornton at the head of Sir Robert Creek. Photo: Nina Dickerhof 2

3 Upcoming club trips and events 2 nd -4 th December- Xmas Meet at Unwin Lodge- Contact Andrew Barrett at andrew.barrett@liquidvoice.co.uk or th & 18 th December - Mt Heim or Mt Barth - Contact Neil Hamilton - neil@thinkingcap.co.nz 26 th -31 st December- Pioneer Hut 3,000 m Peak Challenge- Contact Matt Buckley at buckmatthews73@gmail.com 3 rd -4 th January Ball Pass - Contact Matt Buckley at buckmatthews73@gmail.com. 7 th -13 th January- Mts Whitcombe/Evans/Malcolm Peak: a Rakaia Odyssey- Contact: Matt Buckley at buckmatthews73@gmail.com 21 st -29 th January Garden of Eden - Contact: Matt Buckley at buckmatthews73@gmail.com 21 st -22 nd January- Rock 3 (Ladies trad lead climbing weekend)- For further details please contact Clayton at claytongarbes@hotmail.com 21st & 22 nd January - Mount Sibbald - Contact Neil Hamilton neil@thinkingcap.co.nz 28 th -29 th January - Banks Peninsula Rock Meet- For further information contacft Grant Piper at grant.piper66@gmail.com 4 th -12 th February - Erewhon to Mt Cook - Contact: Matt Buckley at buckmatthews73@gmail.com 25 th -26 th February-Rock 4 (Advanced Ladies trad climbing weekend)- For further details please contact Clayton at claytongarbes@hotmail.com 4 th -5 th March - Traditional Lead Climbing Course Contact Clayton at claytongarbes@hotmail.com Lead a Trip: If you would like to lead a trip for the club, alpine, rock climbing, cycling or otherwise, contact Andrew Barrett: andrew.barrett@liquidvoice.co.nz Further trip details on following page. 3

4 Mid week Rock Climbing Runs every Wednesday evening. It happens, indoor or outdoors, depending on the weather. An is sent out to the climbing group at the beginning of the week with details about who is organizing it. You are also welcome/encouraged to use the climbing group to organize climbing at any time, including weekend trips. If you are interested, please contact Janet Nicol on or at We are also looking for a few more people who are willing to run a mid week climbing session from time to time. Please put your hand up if you are able to help. Mid week Mountaineering The mid week group are mainly fairly mature mountaineers who still manage to plod up a few peaks, usually on Wednesdays, depending on the weather. If you are interested in joining us, please contact Pat Prendergast on or at pat@slingshot.co.nz Xmas Meet at Unwin Lodge 2 nd -4 th December The meet will run from Friday 2nd to Sunday 4 th December. There will be lots of opportunities for walking, rock-climbing and mountaineering. For those interested, there will be a led mountaineering trip on the Saturday. Accommodation is $20 per night for adult members and $10 per night for members children. Hut fees are paid directly to the on-site hut managers (cards accepted). Please let us know in advance if you have any special dietary requirement Contact: Andrew Barrett andrew.barrett@liquidvoice.co.uk or Mt Heim or Mt Barth - December 17th & 18 th December (Depending on the ambitions, ability and fitness of the group). Access via the Ahuriri and Canyon Creek. Good fitness and an overnight bivvy will be required. Further details to come. Contact Neil Hamilton - neil@thinkingcap.co.nz Banks Peninsula Rock Meet- 28 th -29 th December Registration: $45 before 18 th December. $55 Late registration. Please pay the registration fee to Cant/West NZAC into account no please Quote BP Rock Meet. Once you have paid please me at grubbie@ihug.co.nz. This covers campground fees and the Barbeque on Saturday Night. 4

5 Pioneer Hut - 3,000m Peak Challenge 26 th -31 st December Pioneer Hut located at the head of the Fox Glacier is the ideal base camp to tackle some of New Zealand s large mountains. Based from one of NZ s highest alpine huts the primary objective of this trip will be to summit some of the 3,000m peaks of the Main Divide such as Lendenfeld, Glacier, Haidinger, Haast, Douglas and Tasman and is a perfect trip for those climbers looking to add to their list of big mountain summits. In order to save time and avoid the need for a 2,000m climb from Fox Glacier a chopper will be used in and out of Pioneer Hut costing approximately $300 per person depending on the number of climbers interested. This climbing camp will require confidence on steep slopes, solid rope skills and a good ice axe/cramponing technique. All welcome. If interested please contact Matt at buckmatthews73@gmail.com Ball Pass - 3 rd -4 th January This overnight trip will take in arguably the most famous mountain crossing in the country - Ball Pass. At 2,121m this high mountain pass crosses the magnificent Mt Cook Range with breathtaking views of Aoraki and other giants of the National Park. The plan will be to leave Christchurch early Tuesday morning with a 6 hour walk/climb then high bivy. The following morning will involve 10 hours on our feet with an alpine start and time to enjoy sunrise on the pass before we head down into the valley with a return to Christchurch in the evening on Wednesday night. The trip will involve rock scrambling, traversing snowfields and negotiating some exposed bluff sections. Confidence in handling an ice axe and using crampons is required. All welcome. If interested please contact Matt at buckmatthews73@gmail.com Mts Whitcombe/Evans/Malcolm Peak - a Rakaia Odyssey 7 th -13 th January Greek mythology tells of the Odyssey, Homer s legendary tale of a group of adventurers who faced some of the most unimaginable challenges on their epic journey to mythical lands few had heard of, let alone dared to venture into. Similar to Homer s legendary tale, our odyssey will also venture into remote, unchartered and often mysterious territory as we will journey to the source of the Rakaia with the primary objective being to climb the mountain giants of Whitcombe, Evans and Malcolm Peak, three classic summits of the Canterbury Alps. The journey will also involve discovering some of the realm's most mythical locations as we will camp under the Amazons Breasts, encounter the frozen ice plateau of Heim, cross the saddle of the Full Moon while under the watchful eye of The Red Lion - this promises to be a unique 5

6 and unforgettable trip. The plan will be to 4WD up the Rakaia to Reischek Hut then spend the next 5-6 nights bivying high along the Main Divide. A full range of mountaineering skills will be required for all those looking to enlist in this epic journey - a must for those wanting a high alpine adventure. All welcome. If interested please contact Matt at buckmatthews73@gmail.com Mounts Whitcombe and Evans from Mount Arrowsmith. Photo: Nina Dickerhof Ladies Traditional Lead Climbing Course (Rock Three)- 21 st -22 nd January For NZAC Members only. Cost $150. This is a weekend course on the Port Hills in Christchurch just for the Ladies, aged 16 and over and run by qualified female instructors and designed for those who have lead on bolts outside( sport lead climbed ) and wish to progress to traditional( trad ) lead climbing( placing gear on lead). You might also be a beginner trad climber or perhaps someone who hasn t done much climbing in recent times and are looking for a refresher. This course will cover equipment, technique, balance and movement on rock, trad lead climbing and placing gear, construction of traditional anchors and transition at the anchor station. This course is not suitable for beginners and at a minimum you must know how to lead belay( without a gri gri ) and abseil as these two compulsory requirements will not be taught on this course NO EXCEPTIONS. You must be able to provide at a minimum, a harness, rock shoes and prussik s and the Canterbury / Westland section of NZAC can provide all other equipment necessary on a first come basis ( a gear list will be provided ). Non NZAC members are welcome to apply and a registration form will be sent out at which time, when returning the registration form you must be a current NZAC member and proof of this will be required. There is a limit of 8 students on this course so it will strictly be the first 8 NZAC members who will be guaranteed a spot so don t miss out! 6

7 Please contact Clayton on to express an interest, outlining a brief history about yourself, your climbing experience and what you would like to get out of the course. Mount Sibbald - January 21st & 22 nd The Plan ('recycled from a Jan '16 trip that didn't eventuate) is to climb the NW ridge, with a 4WD up the Godley Valley. A good level fitness will be required for two big days and a high camp around 2000m. You'll need to be ok with rock scrambling and have basic snow skills. Further details to come. Contact Neil Hamilton - neil@thinkingcap.co.nz Garden of Eden & Garden of Allah 21 st 29 th January Straddling the Main Divide the Garden of Eden and Garden of Allah ice plateaus contain the country's second largest ice mass. With a total length of over 20kms these two remote ice plateaus are surrounded by a number of jagged summits which stand like a fortress a mile above the valley floor. Stories are often told of the area, yet due to its isolation and the foreboding nature of its geographical features such as Satan Saddle, Beelzebub Glacier and Devil's Backbone; it is little surprise that few dare to navigate their way through its impressive ramparts to explore this biblical land. Our objective, however, will be to gather a group of brave adventurers to spend 6-7 days exploring this beautiful part of the Southern Alps while climbing some of its notable peaks. The plan will involve travelling by 4WD via Erewhon up the Clyde River where our journey will begin. A full range of mountaineering skills will be required. All welcome. Note: this trip will involve approximately a week in the mountains; however, the weekends of either the 21/22 or the 28/29 of January will be used depending on the favourability of the weather. If interested please contact Matt at buckmatthews73@gmail.com Advanced Ladies Trad Climbing Course 25 th 26 th February FOR CURRENT NZAC MEMBERS ONLY. An ideal course for those Ladies who have either done last year s Ladies trad climbing course, or can lead on trad and have a basic understanding of anchors. This course is also a good refresher or could be useful to those Ladies looking to get into rope work for multi pitch climbing and gain a deeper understanding of rope work and gear involved in trad climbing. Requirements for this course are that you must know how to lead belay(not with a gri gri), lead climb and abseil - NO EXCEPTIONS as these will not be taught on the course and that you are a current NZAC member. 7

8 The cost for this course is $150, based as two day trips to Banks Peninsula in Canterbury and there will be a ratio of 1:3 so is limited to 6 students only so don t miss out as this will be the only course of its kind for 2017.When applying, please give an outline of your climbing experience and your NZAC members details we cannot guarantee a spot for those non members applying and reserving you a place until you have joined due to the small number of places available on this course. Please contact Clayton on claytongarbes@hotmail.com and if you have met all the criteria requested for this course, a registration form and equipment list will be sent out. Erewhon to Mt Cook - a transalpine expedition 4 th -12 th February This trans-alpine expedition from Erewhon to Mt Cook must rate as one of the most spectacular alpine journeys in the country. From our departure point at Erewhon the mountaineering expedition will have the objective of gravitating towards the alpine zone as we will head towards the Main Divide then SW towards Mt Cook. The journey will call upon the full gambit of mountaineering skills as we will be navigating mountain passes, traversing glaciers, climbing notable peaks whilst enduring some long days in order to get to our destination. This trip is a must for those wanting to challenge themselves in an expedition style outing in the Southern Alps. Transalpine route TBA. All welcome. Note: this trip will involve approximately a week in the mountains; however, the weekends of either the 4/5 or the 11/12 of February will be used depending on the favourability of the weather. If interested please contact Matt at buckmatthews73@gmail.com Erewhon to Mt Cook - a transalpine expedition 4 th -12 th February This trans-alpine expedition from Erewhon to Mt Cook must rate as one of the most spectacular alpine journeys in the country. From our departure point at Erewhon the mountaineering expedition will have the objective of gravitating towards the alpine zone as we will head towards the Main Divide then SW towards Mt Cook. The journey will call upon the full gambit of mountaineering skills as we will be navigating mountain passes, traversing glaciers, climbing notable peaks whilst enduring some long days in order to get to our destination. This trip is a must for those wanting to challenge themselves in an expedition style outing in the Southern Alps. Transalpine route TBA. All welcome. Note: this trip will involve approximately a week in the mountains; however, the weekends of either the 4/5 or the 11/12 of February will be used depending on the favourability of the weather. If interested please contact Matt at buckmatthews73@gmail.com 8

9 Traditional Lead Climbing Course 4 th -5 th March For NZAC Members only. Cost $200. This is a weekend course at Spur Road in Timaru (departing Christchurch 7am Saturday morning), open to males and females over the age of 16 and designed for those who have lead on bolts outside(sport lead climbed) and wish to progress to traditional (trad) lead climbing (placing gear on lead).you might also be a beginner trad climber or perhaps someone who hasn t done much climbing in recent times and is looking for a refresher. The course fee will cover petrol, one nights accommodation ( tenting at a motor camp), equipment and two days quality instruction.we will also go out for a meal on the Saturday night (you must pay for this yourself). This course will cover equipment, technique, balance and movement on rock, trad lead climbing and placing gear, construction of trad anchors and transition at the anchor station. This course is not suitable for beginners and at a minimum you must know how to lead belay(without a gri gri) and abseil as these two compulsory requirements will not be taught on this course -NO EXCEPTIONS. You must be able to provide at a minimum, a harness, rock shoes and prussik s and the Canterbury / Westland section of the NZAC can provide all other equipment necessary on a first come basis( a gear list will be provided ). Non NZAC members are welcome to apply and a registration form and further details will be sent out at which time, when returning the registration form you must be a current NZAC member and proof of this will be required. There is a limit of 8 students on this course so it will strictly be the first 8 NZAC members who will be guaranteed a spot so don t miss out!please contact Clayton on claytongarbes@hotmail.com to express an interest, outlining a brief history about yourself, climbing experience and what you would like to get out of the course. 9

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13 Chairpersons Update -Craig Hosking Section monthly meeting We had Reel Rocks 10 last month to a pack house. Big thanks to all those who supported this year s event. All the profits go straight the NZAC Youth Climbing Camp. Please note there is no December meeting this year as the 125 th Anniversary Dinner took its place. Hope you all have an adventurous fun xmas break and look forward to seeing you all at the February Summer Adventures talk next year. Crag update There have been a few hours put in at the East end, Right Side of Lyttleton Rock. Most of the sport routes have now got double anchors at the top. The Left hand side of the Ataturk wall has seen a major overhaul, so there is now a selection of mainly sport climbs around the Grade 20 region. We look forward to supporting Joe Arts in his plan to overhaul the Huntsbury Spur Crag Big thanks to Shane at Aspiring Enterprises for recently helping us out with gear for crag repairs. Recreational Advocacy With the pre-draft submission from the section being sent in now we wait to see what happens, watch this space for the next update sometime next year. Lindsay Main is still actively working on keeping Port Hills and Banks Peninsula crag access open, thanks Lindsay! 13

14 Notices LINZ seeks feedback on changes to maps Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) is seeking feedback on proposed changes to the price of its paper topographic maps as well as the way they are printed. LINZ recognises the need for paper maps, especially for recreation and use in the backcountry. However, as digital maps grow in popularity, fewer paper maps are being sold and the price LINZ charges for them can no longer cover the costs of producing them. LINZ is proposing to raise the wholesale cost of paper maps, and to make greater use of other printing methods. It would also print fewer maps at a time so that they are more up to date. But before any changes are considered, it wants to hear from map users. LINZ produces the Topo50 and 250 series of maps for New Zealand, and its off shore dependencies. It sells paper copies and makes them available for download via its website. To find out more and to have your say visit the LINZ website at: Chris Bonington Mountaineer Revised 2016 Edition, featuring five new chapters Signed copies: pre-order now and save 20% Chris Bonington Mountaineer is a photographic autobiography, documenting over sixty years of climbing the world s most beautiful and challenging mountains. Few climbers can match Bonington s climbing achievements. He is one of the most accomplished and respected climbers in the world. Available from Amazon and through the UK publisher direct: ORC Fund - Erceg Hut Project A team of 5 volunteers, led by NZAC member Hayden Cox, has just completed a repaint and maintenance work project on Erceg Hut. This was achieved with the aid of Outdoor Recreational Consortium funding (applied through NZAC) and DOC Twizel support, via their arrangement with Dulux, for the paint. 14

15 Congratulations on 125 th anniversary from The Canada Alpine Club. November 5, 2016 Dear Mountain Friends, It is with great enthusiasm that we at The Alpine Club of Canada congratulate you on your 125th anniversary, a remarkable feat! Looking back at 1891 yours was not the only seminal moment. Britain was linked by telephone for the first time to continental Europe. Thomas Edison patented the motion picture. And that oft loved food substitute, SPAM, was introduced to the world. A product whose only rival so far as we in Canada can tell is your very own Marmite.. Clearly the founding of the New Zealand Alpine Club is in good company! In all seriousness, we are extremely proud to be counted a part of your mountain community. Your huts, publications and wild places are the envy of the climbing world and we here at the ACC look to the New Zealand Alpine Club for inspiration and vision. So once again, a hearty congratulations on this great milestone in your storied history! Kindest regards. Neil Bosch, President The Alpine Club of Canada Outdoor Appetite Cookbook A beautiful new cookbook designed for anyone who loves healthy, wholesome and delicious food with recipes, stories and photographs that reflect our love of adventure and the outdoors. 100% of the sale price will go to support the work of the Himalayan Trust in Nepal. Order form on following page. 15

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17 Cascade Hut window replacement project Another success story from Martin Curtis and Bob White at Cascade Hut. With the help of ORC, NZAC and personal funding a combined window replacement and relining project was started recently. The new windows are now all in place, with the bunkroom lining to be done at the end of summer. The windows were built and brought down by Bob all the way from Gisborne and in keeping with the hut s historic nature were constructed to look the same, but with treated timber to extend their life. We greatly appreciate the work of these two dedicated volunteers, whose efforts have been vital to the survival of Cascade Hut. BMC International Summer Climbing Meet The Count House, Bosigran, Cornwall, 13 to 20 May 2017 The 2017 BMC International Summer Climbing Meet will be located at the Count House in Cornwall, a 200-year-old building perched above Cornwall s finest granite cliff, Bosigran. Your federation is invited to nominate two (one female and one male) experienced trad climbers from your country. Preference will be given to climbers who have not attended a BMC International Meet before. Please note that if the meet is oversubscribed, places will be reduced to one per country. Please complete the online application form by Monday 16 January. The form is here: 17

18 Mountain Safety Council Employment Opportunity MSC is looking for an Alpine partnership advisor. The Partnership Advisor Alpine will focus on developing longstanding relationships with a range of organisations in the snow and alpine sector, as well as uncovering new opportunities and projects to further increase the reach and effectiveness of the safety messaging. For more information go to:

19 Canterbury / Westland Section Gear Hire (For NZAC Members only) The C/W Section has a good range of equipment available to be hired to members. Section trips and instruction will take priority but members are more than welcome to hire on private trips and for other people on those trips (members or non members ). All equipment hired is on a cash only basis with a receipt provided and must be paid when picking up (please don t ask to pay online or after the completion of the trip no $ up front, no hire, no exceptions!). Equipment must be returned within 24 hours of completion of hire period or by arrangement, otherwise an additional late return fee may incur. All equipment hired must be returned in a clean and undamaged state and the hirer is responsible for any loss or damage and may be required to cover any repair or replacement costs. Bulk hire or for extended hire periods will get a discount on the daily rate of $10 per day per item and $5 each extra day (for all items unless stated). Equipment List Plastic and rigid leather mountaineering boots (20 pair of limited sizes). Crampons (9 pair fully adjustable). Walking ice axes (9 of various lengths). Technical ice axes and hammers (5 pair of various kinds). Avalanche kits (12 sets of Pieps DSP sport transceivers/shovels and probes). Snow shoes (2 pair). EPIRB (1 x emergency locator beacon). Alpine ropes (6 x 50 metre dry NZAC courses only not private hire). Helmets (6 of various models). $5 per day and $2.50 each extra day. Harnesses (3 of various sizes). $5 per day and $2.50 each extra day. Snow stakes (8 with mid clip wire). $5 per day and $2.50 each extra day. Ice screws (12 x various BD and Petzl). $5 per day and $2.50 each extra day. Trad gear various sizes of cams, hexes and nuts (NZAC courses only not private hire). Price on quantity. Petrol drill (provide own fuel). To arrange hire contact is by two options only text only on for quickest reply or claytongarbes@hotmail.com for evening reply. Flexible times are available to hire gear but most evenings from Sunday to Thursday only (please do not contact last minute on a Friday expecting to pick up gear the same day). 20

20 Trip guidelines An important part of the NZAC is volunteer organised trips. Many members will have had their first alpine experiences on club trips. And many will also have organised trips, helping other members enjoy our alpine environment. If you're thinking of joining or organising a trip, here are some guidelines on what to expect. Responsibilities of a Trip Participant You are responsible for your own safety. If you are uncomfortable with any situation it is up to you to let your Trip organiser know straight away. Be prepared to drive or pay transport costs (petrol, wear and tear) as determined by the Trip organiser. Make sure you are as fit and healthy as possible. Make sure you have a clear idea of the trip's goals and what will be required of you to achieve those goals. Obtain a relevant map and know where you are going, what type of terrain is involved, what gear you will need and the knowledge of how to use it. Be honest to your Trip Organiser about how much experience you have and accept that the Trip Organiser might not accept you on the trip if he/she thinks you are not experienced enough. Get in contact with the Trip Organiser as soon as you are confident that you want to go on the trip. If you discover that you cannot go on the trip then let the Trip Organiser know as soon as possible so that another person can take your place. Read, understand and return the signed copy of the NZAC waiver form to the Trip Organiser. Responsibilities of a Trip organiser Trips should be fun for everyone. They are not very hard to organise and can be very rewarding. Choose a mountain, peak, hill, traverse, route, crag, or whatever and get out there and meet some keen club members! You cannot be responsible for the safety of every member of the group, but you should aim to empower every group member with enough knowledge to make their own informed decisions about the proposed trip both before and during the trip. Choose a realistic goal for the time available and give prospective group members an idea of the amount of effort required to achieve the stated goal Set a group size limit based on your experience, the goal, time available and group fitness and experience. Let the group know what skills and equipment are needed when they sign up so that everyone is prepared. Provide the trip Participants with a copy of the NZAC waiver form and have them understand, sign and return it to you in advance of the trip. Organise travel arrangements at the earliest opportunity and let everyone know how much they should expect to pay for transport costs (petrol, wear and tear). Prepare detailed trip intentions and leave them with at least one responsible individual. The intentions should include a latest return time/date which would trigger a search initiated by the responsible individual(s) and involving the relevant authorities (Police, SAR, etc). If someone on the trip voices their concern about the situation it is up to you (with the help of the group) to find a safe solution where possible. This may involve everyone turning around. Give priority to NZAC members Find someone on the trip to write an interesting trip report for the Section Newsletter. Benefits for NZAC members NZAC Membership gives you access to many discounts with the following retailers. You may be asked to present your active NZAC membership. To see full terms and conditions and other benefits of being a member, please visit Cactus 21

21 Section Library Section Library Did you know that the Section has its own library and that unlike the National Office library you can actually borrow the books in the Section library? Every section meeting I will bring a good selection of the hundreds of books in the library, along with the DVDs. The contents of the C/W Section library can be found online here: (Note: There is a list of DVDs on the second tab of the spreadsheet). If you would like to borrow a book or DVD then please me and we ll sort something out. Library policies are pretty flexible You must have a current NZAC membership card to borrow Books are generally to be returned within 2 months, but new purchases will be expected to be returned within 1 month. DVDs are expected to be returned within 2 weeks. When you are ready to return a book, me. John Roper-Lindsay - Librarian, john@roperlindsay.com, NOTE: - You may return books/dvds in one of 4 ways. 1) Return them to next Section meeting. 2) Drop them off at National Office and tell whomever you speak to that they are for C/W library. 3) Drop them off at Boffa Miskell office at 4 Hazeldean Road (near Hagley Park, just off Lincoln Road), marked for Yvonne. 4) /text/phone me to arrange handover some other way NZAC Deceased Members Name: Joan Gordon Brock Notified: by phone call from Anne Draffin ( ) Joined: 01/01/1958 Section: Auckland Member Type: 50yr Veteran Member number: 188 Date of Birth: 23/07/1932 Deceased: 16/09/2016 (84yr) 22

22 Canterbury/Westland Section of The New Zealand Alpine Club Facebook page Section Library Section Contacts Chairman Craig Hosking Secretary Rosalie Hosking Events Jim Petersen Accommodation Committee Rep. Phillip Tree Instruction Coordinator Clayton Garbes Recreational advocacy Lindsay Main Trips Coordinator Andrew Barrett Online Coordinator Shannon van Til Treasurer John Roper-Lindsay Arthur s Pass Lodge John Henson hensonj@xtra.co.nz Rock Climbing Coordinator Janet Nicol janetnicol@hotmail.com Section Evenings Nina Dickerhof nina.dickerhof@gmail.com National Committee Rep. Yvonne Pfluger yvonne.pfluger@boffamiskell.co.nz Newsletter James Thornton nzac.cw.newsletter@gmail.com Library John Roper-Lindsay john@roperlindsay.com General Grant Piper grubbie@ihug.co.nz 22