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UPRISING
The Monthly Newsletter of the Canterbury/Westland Section of the New Zealand Alpine Club
February 2019
Section Meeting- February 14th – Small rock development in the Ruggedies
Uprising
Newsletter of the Canterbury/Westland section, New Zealand Alpine Club
February 2019
Contributions are more than welcome. Please send to
nzac.cw.newsletter@gmail.com by the 20th of each month. Thanks!
Section meetings 2
Club trips and events 5
Notices 7
Section Meetings
Location: Oxford Baptist Terrace Church
February 14th - This Valentine’s Day come celebrate your LOVE of the outdoors and
listen about the inaugural trip of the Expedition Punters Club to the Ruggedy
Mountains of Stewart Island. 14 days of tramping, camping, bush-bashing, eating, not-
eating, punting, and even a bit of climbing in the Roaring Forties!
March 14th - TBC
In Brief
• Closing date for the current Round 10 of the Backcountry Trust applications is 11
March 2019, for grant guidelines and application forms, visit
https://www.backcountrytrust.org.nz/apply.html
• The deadline for submitting to the Draft Aoraki Mt Cook Management Plan is the
4th Feburary 2019. HQ is submitting in the name of the club. Individual submissions
are also encouraged. More is better! More information can be found at
https://www.doc.govt.nz/get-involved/have-your-say/all-consultations/2018/draft-
aorakimount-cook-national-park-management-plan/
• Images to Identify - Thanks to Paul Reid we have identified Ball Hut on one of our
‘unknown’ images. Any help identifying a few new images would be greatly
appreciated. https://alpineclub.org.nz/the-nzac/heritage/images-to-identify/
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Cover: Jamie Macalister and Christian Miller recon the top of what the punters called "Sail to the
Moon Buttress". Jamie does not approve of the name because he hates Radiohead.
14th February: Kevin Peng, Jamie Macalister
This Valentine’s Day come and celebrate your LOVE of the outdoors and
listen about the inaugural trip of the Expedition Punters Club to the
Ruggedy Mountains of Stewart Island. 14 days of tramping, camping,
bush-bashing, eating, not-eating, punting, and even a bit of climbing in the
Roaring Forties!
Big thanks to the following organisations for their support:
• FMC
• NZAC
• UC Climbing Club
• Radix Nutrition
• Verkerks European Smallgoods
• Whittaker’s
• People who kindly gave us great food
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22nd to 24th March: Dunedin Climbing Meet
This popular trip is organised with the Southland section of NZAC and is now in its 6 th
year.
We will be camping at Long Beach, and the cost will cover the use of the Community
Hall, which has kitchen, dining and toilet facilities, but no showers (use the beach for a
dip!).
The weekend cost is $30 which covers 2 nights use of the hall, tea and coffee, cleaning
supplies, and salads for the Saturday night BBQ. You will need to provide your own
meat or vegetarian option for the BBQ. All proceeds after expenses will be split
between both sections for their local crag repairs and maintenance.
While this weekend will not suit complete beginners or offer any formal instruction,
there are sport and trad grades from 11 upwards, as well as bouldering. To attend the
weekend, you must be aged 16 and above, able to lead belay, and able to abseil if
required. You do not have to be an NZAC member to attend.
You will be expected to be self sufficient with your gear (harness, helmet, belay device
etc plus overnight kit), but there will be some trad gear and ropes spare to use.
As we have the Long Beach Community hall booked from Friday to Sunday afternoon,
there will be an option for those travelling from Christchurch to head down Friday
morning (4.5 hrs drive) to get an extra half day of climbing in.
If interested, please contact either Clayton Garbes (C/W section) on
nzacinstructionandgearhire@gmail.com or Peter O’Neill (Southland section) on
peter4donna@xtra.co.nz with the following details;
• Full name
• Phone number
• Climbing level
• Where you would like to climb over the weekend
• Travel arrangements
• If you have a car, how many spare seats?
• If you need a ride
• Approximate leaving time
We would like to encourage people to pair up and travel in groups to the various crags,
so please all make contact with these details instead of saying you have ‘mates
attending’!
Signups NO LATER than Monday 18th March
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Upcoming Club Trips and Events
Lead a Trip: If you would like to lead a trip for the club, alpine, rock climbing,
cycling or otherwise, contact Clayton Garbes at
nzacinstructionandgearhire@gmail.com
Mid-week mountaineering
The mid-week group are mainly fairly mature mountaineers who still manage to plod
up a few peaks, usually on Wednesdays, weather permitting. Most of the trips are not
technical climbing but scrambling at a fairly relaxed pace. If you are interested in
joining us, please contact Pat Prendergast on 337 0079 or email pat@slingshot.co.nz
Mid Week Rock Climbing
A new and exciting format from September (day light savings start) onwards.
Instead of one set evening each week, we are hoping to be able to offer people a choice
of two nights each week, which will vary depending on who is looking after the group.
We believe this will give people of all abilities more opportunities to get out climbing.
A few things to note when rock climbing with the mid week group;
• Helmets are compulsory when climbing and belaying (if you don’t have a helmet,
please source one or talk to the climbing co-ordinator and they will try and have
one available).
• For those new to climbing and belaying, we can assist in this so please ask if you
are not sure.
• Two top rope kits (each with a rope, biners and slings) are available each week for
the person in charge to use rather than their own equipment and for those climbers
who don’t want to lead but top rope instead.
Climbing will usually run from approximately 4.30 pm onwards, outdoors during
daylight savings hours, or indoors in winter, or if the weather is no good.
We also welcome and would appreciate people assisting from time to time on a roster
basis rather than relying on the same people every week having to look after the
climbing group so please contact Clayton if you are able to help out (it’s not too
difficult!).
If you would like to attend and are on the google climbing group already, we will email
out at the start of the week with which nights we are running climbing and who is in
charge and their contact details. If you would like to be on the group list, please email
Clayton on claytongarbes@hotmail.com , or text on 0274461562. All welcome,
including non members.
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Notices
Predator Free 2050 Discusson and Feedback
How will we achieve a predator-free New Zealand? Let us know what you think
should be in the Predator Free 2050 strategic plan. Opportunities for feedback close
30 January 2019.
https://www.doc.govt.nz/get-involved/have-your-say/all-
consultations/2018/predator-free-2050-discussion-guide/
Find My Adventure – Walking Access Commission
The Walking Access Commission have created a new, searchable database of
tracks and trails called ‘Find My Adventure’. It contains more than 200 tracks for
walkers, mountain bikers, and cyclists – and over the coming months, many
hundreds more will be added right across the country.
You can search Find My Adventure by region, by the type of activity you want to
do, be it dog walking, mountain biking or pushing a pram. Each track includes
information about the terrain, how to get there and any conditions you might need
to beware of.
The Commission has also updated its website with popular maps to help you find
legal public access, hunting and fishing spots, as well as property information. It
has a base of information about accessing the outdoors responsibly – including
roads and walkways, rivers and lakes, and private land. And it has resources to
help teachers and students enjoy the outdoors.
https://www.walkingaccess.govt.nz/
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Notices
Global Rock and Ice Climbing Festivals: All in one place…
The UIAA has recently launched a global calendar for international ice climbing
competitions and rock and ice climbing festivals, for events organised by the
UIAA, its member federations and partners or entirely independent meetings. This
new UIAA calendar is designed to provide climbers with details about events
taking place near them, or near where they may be travelling.
https://www.theuiaa.org/ice-climbing/global-rock-and-ice-climbing-competitions-
and-festivals-all-in-one-place/
2019 International Youth Ice Climbing Camp in Guillestre, Hautes Alpes
Registration is now open for the 2019 edition of the annual UIAA Global Youth
Series Ice Climbing Camp in Guillestre. The main goal of this youth ice climbing
camp is to learn and practice many forms of ice climbing: one pitch, or routes with
many pitches. Dates 24 February-2 March 2019. These events are a great
opportunity to meet a varied group of young climbers from home and abroad and
make new friends, as well as exchange climbing techniques.
https://www.theuiaa.org/youth/2019-international-youth-ice-climbing-camp-in-
guillestre/
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Notices
A magnificent illustrated history of New Zealand's
mountain tourism industry
Edited by Peter Alsop, Dave Bamford and Lee
Davidson
This lavish book explores the story behind the
promotion of New Zealand’s mountains through
posters, advertisements, hand-coloured photos and
more. It explains how the country built its
reputation as an alpine playground and, alongside,
how mountains became central to belonging to
Aotearoa. More details on following page
Consolidated Index to The Himalayan Journal
Vol. 1-73 (1929-2018)
This download has kindly been provided by The
Himalayan Club and is in PDF format with 206
pages total.
While this download is free, we ask that a
donation is considered. This would go towards
helping us to fund other download work, ensuring
this information base continues to grow.
https://alpineclub.org.nz/product/consolidated-
index-to-the-himalayan-journal-vol-1-73-1929-
2018/
‘Hillary’s Antarctica’ is the first book to fully
document and celebrate Sir Edmund Hillary and his
team’s contribution to Antarctic history. Written by
Antarctic Heritage Trust’s Executive Director Nigel
Watson, it is illustrated with renowned photographer
Jane Ussher's stunning images, plus historic photos
and never-before-seen ephemera and diary entries.
Available from:
https://www.fishpond.co.nz/Books/Hillarys-
Antarctica-by-Nigel-Watson-Nigel-Watson-Jane-
Ussher/9781760633578 9
Notices
MSC – Plan My Trip
This first of its kind planning tool is
finished in time for summer. Developed
by the MSC and supported by
DOC and MetService - who both
provide live warnings and alerts - the
free online tool seeks to help those that
may not know how to find the right
information.
As well as the MSC website the tool is
also available as an interactive
component on several notable partner
sites including DOC, MetService,
Bivouac, Torpedo7 and Macpac. https://mountainsafety.org.nz/plan-my-trip/#/
Art Exhibition by Barry Smith –
Darfield Basin
Barry Smith is a NZAC member from
CNI section. He is taking part in an
exhibition of his prints at the Darfield
Selwyn Gallery over the month of
February 2019.
An opening will take place on the
evening of Friday 1stFeb between 6 and
7pm. He would like to welcome any
C/W Section members to view his
prints (woodcuts, etchings and solar
prints – framed and unframed) at the
opening or any time during the month
of February.
The works feature the upper Waimak –
and other backcountry themes. The
Gallery is on the way to or from the
mountains!
10Trip Guidelines
An important part of the NZAC is volunteer organised trips. If you're thinking of joining or organising a
trip, here are some guidelines on what to expect.
Check out the NZAC Trips page https://alpineclub.org.nz/resources/organising-trips/ for resources to assist
you with planning a section trip.
Responsibilities of a Trip Participant
• You are responsible for your own safety. If you are uncomfortable with any situation, let your trip
organiser know straight away.
• Be prepared to drive or pay transport costs (petrol, wear and tear)
• Make sure you have a clear idea of the trip's goals and what will be required of you. Obtain a relevant
map and know where you are going, the terrain, what gear you will need, and how to use it.
• 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. 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Prepare detailed trip intentions and leave them with at least one responsible individual.
• 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.
• 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
https://alpineclub.org.nz/benefits-of-membership
12Section 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: http://bit.ly/CWLibrary
(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 email 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, email John Roper-Lindsay, john@roperlindsay.com, or
call/text 021 395513
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 on 1st floor in Lane Neave building at 141
Cambridge Tce, marked for “Yvonne”.
4. Email/text/phone me to arrange handover some other way
NZAC Deceased Members
Name: Nathan Deutschbein Name: Alan Craig Aitken
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/10898322 Advised by his son, Barry
3/Mountaineer-killed-in-Aoraki-Mt-Cook- Joined: 1/1/1979
avalanche-an-Australian-police-officer Section: North Otago
Joined: 29/10/2016-31/10/2018 Member Type: Veteran 35yr
(membership had just expired) Member number: 30664065 / 11
Section: Australia Date of Birth: 13/6/1929
Member Type: Full Deceased: 5/9/2018 (89yr)
Member number: 35410461
Date of Birth: 25/5/1978
Deceased: 29/11/2018 (40yr)
13Canterbury/Westland Section of The New Zealand Alpine Club
Facebook page
http://www.facebook.com/pages/NZACCanterburyWestland/176920578985933
Section Library
http://bit.ly/CWLibrary
Section Contacts
Chairperson Treasurer
Jim Petersen John Roper-Lindsay
64 22 620 0619 john@roperlindsay.com
cw.chairperson@gmail.com
Arthur’s Pass Lodge
Secretary John Henson
Ashlee Peeters 027 4714075
ashlee@alpineclub.org.nz hensonj@xtra.co.nz
Events Rock Climbing Coordinator
Adam Humphries Clayton Garbes
027 200 4760 027 4461562
adam.b.humphries@gmail.com claytongarbes@hotmail.com
Accommodation Committee Rep. Section Evenings
Philip Tree No one at the moment!
philiptree7@gmail.com
National Committee Rep.
Instruction Coordinator Yvonne Pfluger
Clayton Garbes 027 6004679
027 4461562 yvonne.pfluger@boffamiskell.co.nz
nzacinstructionandgearhire@gmail.com
Newsletter
Recreational advocacy Helen Liley
Lindsay Main 0212096757
Lindsay.main@caverock.net.nz nzac.cw.newsletter@gmail.com
Trips Coordinator Library
Maike Chan John Roper-Lindsay
2maike.chan@gmail.com john@roperlindsay.com
Online Coordinator Crag Maintenance
Shannon van Til Grant Piper
shannonvantil@gmail.com 021 711300
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