HUTT VALLEY TRAMPING CLUB
Definition of Trip Grades
Tramp of two or more days Day tramp Mountain biking or Cycling trip Other
Grade1
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Relaxed pace with plenty of rest stops. All terrain types may be encountered and not always on track. Duration varies depending on the terrain and conditions, but is usually for no more than 6 hours walking time per day. |
Grade2 |
Steady walking pace with regular snack and drink breaks. Terrain may vary from flat river valleys to trips above the bushline. Some off-track travel may be involved. Duration ca. 6 -8 hours per day depending on conditions. |
Grade3 |
Brisk pace with fewer drink and snack breaks. Terrain covered is similar to a grade 2 trip but the distance travelled in a day is further. More than 8 hr travel per day. |
Family |
Family Trip - Very relaxed pace. Suitable for small children and with plenty of rest stops. Usually comprises a day walk on a well graded track. |
Climb |
Climbing- Rock or Ice climbing using technical gear |
Ruapehu |
Skiing and other activities with accommodation in the club hut on Mt. Ruapehu. Contact the Ruapehu hut booking officer. |
MTB |
Mountain bike-Fat-tyred bicycle recommended. HELMET ESSENTIAL |
Cyc |
Road bike- Road bicycle recommended. HELMET is still ESSENTIAL |
Note: In winter time, trips may be of a higher grading than the equivalent trip undertaken in summer, depending on conditions (e.g. 1 in summer may equate to 2 in winter). |
GEAR FOR WEEKEND TRIPS
Large waterproof pack & large plastic bag to line it, good sleeping bag & liner, plastic ground sheet or waterproof sleeping bag cover, thermarest or closed cell foam, parka, over-trouders, suitable boots, nylon shorts, three pair of socks, the following in wool or polypropylene - singlet, shirt, jersey, trousers or long johns, mittens and balaclava - also torch, matches in waterproof container, candle, map, compass, plastic bowl, mug, knife, spoon, water bottle and toilet kit. Total pack weight should not be more than 12-15 kg for a summer trip, extra, warm clothing may be necessary above bush line or in winter - consult trip leader. Cotton clothing is unsuitable and should be kept to a minimum. Sunhats, sun cream and insect repellant are useful on summer trips. In winter, snow goggles, snow cream, snow gaiters, crampons and ice axe may be required - consult trip leader. A personal first aid kit should be carried on all trips.
FOR SUNDAY TRIPS - Warm clothing, parka, over-trousers, mittens, hat or balaclava, lunch, snack food, spare food and mug, torch, map and compass - if in doubt, consult trip leader.
Ruapehu Lodge - Bookings. Please e-mail your bookings to ruapehubookings@hvtc.org.nz at least 24 hours prior to the desired date or phone the Bookings Officer Alison Newbald ph 027 451 2587 leaving a message if there is no reply.