About this Event
Have you #gottogetout this winter and climb to the summit of Mt Ruapehu (ice axe, crampons guiding all provided!)
OR, maybe you want to hike one of the best alpine hikes in NZ (Tongariro Crossing),
You have the choice to either:
1. Climb to the summit of Mt Ruapehu!
The activities will be guided by local experts Adrift Tongariro, and hosted by Got To Get Out founder Robert Bruce driving the bus, OR
2. Hike the Tongariro Crossing in winter (with ice axe / crampons / helmet), fully guided by Adrift.
DETAILS
Summary: we will leave The Cloud downtown Auckland on Friday 6pm.
Friday:
545pm - Meet outside The Cloud
6pm - Departure in our bus (pickups at Bombay or along the way are fine)
Approx. 11pm - Arrival National Park, dump bags and go to bed.
Saturday
6am up - breakfast, dress warm!
7am - Crater Climb and Tongariro Crossing groups dropped at Afrift Tongariro National Park. Both start and end at the same time.
5pm - all reunited at lodge in the evening
630pm - Shared dinner and hear all about the different trips!
Sunday IS OUR BAD WEATHER DAY! OR,
8am - Wake up, breakfast and clean lodge
9am - a chilled walk (Taranaki Falls) or coffee in Whakapapa village
12 noon return Auckland
(NOTE: Sunday is subject to change - it will be our backup day for hiking if weather is bad Saturday).
ABOUT THE WINTER TONGARIRO CROSSING
This 19km trek is New Zealand’s best one-day walk. The track leads up to the saddle between Mt. Ngauruhoe and Mt. Tongariro. The landscape on Tongariro is peppered with different coloured and shaped craters that have been active at different periods, scoured volcanic rocks, mountain springs and brightly coloured emerald lakes.
The Tongariro Crossing in winter offers the opportunity to walk through the magnificent snow-covered landscape without the summer crowds.
Read more: https://www.adriftnz.co.nz/adrift-specials/tongariro-alpine-crossing-winter-special/
This is FAIRLY HARD and you need to be fit enough to walk for a whole day, in the cold, with your own backpack.
ABOUT THE CRATER
Mt. Ruapehu is the highest (2797m) of the three active andesitic volcanoes in the Tongariro National Park. The last eruption on Mt. Ruapehu was in 2007. Join us for lunch on top of the North Island highest volcano from where you can gaze down into the geothermal waters of the crater lake. Please note this is not a track and is less stable walking than on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing.
ACCOMMODATION
You will be staying two nights in bunk (or single) beds in an epic National Park lodge. The lodge has a fully equipped kitchen and separate showers and toilets for men/women + open fire. The cost for accommodation is included in the ticket price.
GEAR LIST:
Included in the price (provided by Adrift):
- Crampons
- Ice axe
- Helmet
You bring:
- Lunch & snacks
- Water (3L, there is NO water on the track)
- Personal Medic*tion
- Walking poles (if desired)
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Backpack (need to carry water, food, clothes, etc.)
- Hiking boots (over the ankle with a sturdy sole suitable for crampons)
- Warm socks
- Thermal longs
- Warm walking trousers
- 3 x warm top lawyers (merino, wool, polyprop, fleece, soft shell, puffer jacket are all good warm layers. Cotton is not suitable)
- Waterproof raincoat (ski jackets are ok)
- Warm beanie
- Warm gloves
- Buff
- Waterproof over-trousers
- A change of clothes for after the hike
NB - All of these clothing and footwear items are available to rent at the Adrift Base if required.
NOTE: If you are hiking Tongariro Crossing you will be starting from Adrift Base Saturday morning and can rent your gear then.
* Boots must be over the ankle and have a stiff sole. If the sole of the boot folds easily and/or has mesh, then it isn't suitable for crampons. There should be a metal shaft in the sole of the boot which will provide the resistance the sole of the boot needs to keep the crampon.
For the lodge:
- Sleeping bag (mattresses are provided, so no need to bring a sleeping pad), pillow
- Pillowcase
- Torch/headlamp
- Towel
- Food (2 x breakfast, lunch for the hike, 1 x dinner - potluck, snacks)
- Something to share with everyone on the Saturday shared feast!
We will do a potluck dinner on Saturday!
FITNESS
Although both adventures are classified as Intermediate-hard, no previous winter outdoor alpine experience is required. Reasonably good level of fitness is required. We will walk at a moderate pace due to limited daylight hours in order to reach key landmarks before dark.
CHECK-IN
Before arrival to the event please sign-in using our werewolf check-in:
www.gottogetout.com/check-in (Make sure whoever you list as your emergency contact, will have their phone on and be able to assist us in an emergency.)
CANCELLATIONS
Cancellations with at least 2 weeks notice will be 100% refunded. Cancellations with less then 2 weeks notice will not be refunded.
If you have questions or concerns about your fitness level or gear, please contact [email protected].
You've #gottogetout!
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Cloud, 89 Quay Street, Auckland, New Zealand
NZD 590.00 to NZD 690.00