3157A Mid Canterbury Peak Bagging

Week of 10th - 19th December 2024

For this trip, flexibility is the key.  Allan is inviting a small group to accompany him over a five-day period, “bagging” as many mid-Canterbury peaks as possible , weather and time permitting.  The focus will be on prominent peaks in the “foothills”, which is a misnomer, as some are over 2000 metres in height.  They include (north to south) Mt Oxford (1364m), Foggy Peak (1741m) plus Castle Hill Peak (1998m), Mt Enys (2194m), Mt Somers (1688m) and Little Mt Peel (1311m) or the higher peaks of Mt Peel.  Allan will be taking his own car from Hamilton, crossing over on the early ferry on 19 December (time for Mt Oxford on the way to Methven, where the group will be based).  Each of the peaks varies from top end “easy”(little Mt Peel) to “moderate-hard” (Enys and Somers). However, all are day trips with no camping required. 

Departure : either Hamilton on Weds 18 December (if travelling with him by car -maximum 3 passengers) or meet up in mid-Canterbury. 
Note: This is a one-way trip only and you will have to organise your return journey after the trip is completed Xmas eve.

Cost : TBA   
Accommodation : 1 night close to Wellington for early ferry plus 4 in Methven (to be arranged when group numbers known).                            

Early registrations please. 

Leader:	Allan Wickens	Phone:	027 9509546
Grade:	Medium / Fit	Email:	This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Transport:	Senior member		Senior non-member
Accommodation:		tba

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