Week of 31st December to 5th January 2021
A climb of Mount Tapuae-o-Uenuku (2885 metres) is considered a highlight of many an experienced tramper's portfolio and for good reason. It is the highest peak north of the Mount Cook area and was one of the first peaks Sir Edmund Hillary climbed when he was a young man based at Woodbourne Air Force base. He did it the hard way by traversing the very long ridge from Shin Hut to the summit and back. On his return, he was tired, dirty and unshaven but happy as he had "climbed a decent mountain at last" (in his words). Today, the standard route is easier, via the Hodder River and staying at the Hodder Huts as a base (there are two of them). As it is likely there will be remnant snow on the mountain we need to take crampons and ice axe. Preferably you will have done a basic snowcraft course. However, Allan can teach you at the time. There is no guarantee of a place in the huts, so we need to take tents. Two days are set aside for the return journey up and down the Hodder and 3 days for climbs in the area/wet weather.
If the Hodder is running above normal the trip will be modified accordingly and in the event of bad weather, an alternative area will be looked at (Richmond Range/Nelson Lakes for example).
This trip is going ahead as we already have a group of 3.
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Allan Wickens
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027 950 9546
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Medium / Fit |
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Private vehicles |
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