Tongoriro Alpine Crossing
Travel up on Friday, run or walk this iconic route on Saturday, travel home on Sunday. Staying two nights in the Aorangi Ski Club's Ohakune Lodge. We will be travelling together in self-drive minibuses (with a luggage trailer).
To secure your place/s please pay $100 per person via internet banking to the club's account 38-9010-0232682-02. Then email Mark know when you've made a payment, with names and any special dietary requirements.
Schedule
Friday
9:00 Depart from Huia pool
14:00 Arrive Ohakune
15:00 Afternoon run on Bridge to Nowhere
18:30 Dinner
Saturday
05:00 Breakfast
06:00 Drive to National Park for shuttle
07:00 Start crossing from Mangatepopo
15:30 Finish crossing at Ketetahi
16:30 Shuttle returns us to Mangatepopo
17:30 Return to Ohakune
19:00 Dinner
Sunday
08:00 Breakfast
09:00 Depart Ohakune
12:00 Lunch enroute
15:00 Arrive at Huia pool
Equipment
You'll need to carry on the crossing:
- Snacks (packed lunch will be provided)
- Plenty of fluid
- Waterproof and windproof raincoat and trousers
- Strong, sturdy boots or shoes (you will be trekking over uneven volcanic terrain)
- Warm clothing layers: woollen or polypropylene thermals and fleece
- Hat and gloves
- Sunscreen and sunglasses
- Cellphone
- Emergency blanket
You'll need to bring
- Sleeping bag and pillow
Will be provided
- First Aid Kits
- Maps
- 2x Emergency Personal Locator Beacons for the group
Optional Equipment
- Running gear, for a light run :)
