[CUTC Weekly Email] Term 3 - Week One

[Hamish Cumming]

First up this term we have Jorn Haack giving a talk on avalanche safety.
With the fantastic amount of snow we have had recently, if you're planning
on tramping (or skiing) anywhere near some steep terrain this winter, make
sure you're clued up on the hazards of such travel. Jorn will be talking
covering trip planning and safe travel in the mountains, and will be
available to answer any of your questions. Afterwards get sorted for this
weekend's snowcraft course and catch up with everyone over a beer at the
foundry afterwards.

*Snowcraft*
The second Basic Snowcraft course is this weekend (19/20th of July). The
course will cover safe travel in snow, use of ice axes/crampons, avalanche
awareness etc. We will be staying overnight at the Craigieburn lodge. Cost
is $50pp, including accommodation, dinner, transport and gear (ice axes,
crampons, transceiver, helmet).
You will need all your personal gear for tramping, plus a WARM SLEEPING BAG,
extra warm clothing, gaiters and sunglasses- you will not be allowed on the
trip if you don't have these items, so start saving/ begging/ trading etc.
Sign up on Clubs Day (today), on the meeting Wednesday night or by
contacting Volker - vmn13 at student.canterbury.ac.nz

*Trips
* Waimak Col <http://cutc.org.nz/tripview.php?tripid=62>

A classic trans Alpine crossing. Two long hard days, with snow skills a
necessity at this time of year. Ideal for those of you who have recently
done a snow skills course. Going East to West is easier. Waimak falls hut is
newly refurbished! Be careful of the avalanche danger, and prepare for a
long snow plug.
 Bealey Spur <http://cutc.org.nz/tripview.php?tripid=25>

An easy track leads up the spur through varied forest to Bealey Spur Hut.
For a longer and slightly harder trip (easy-moderate), continue further up
the spur until you reach the tops, with great views towards Arthur's Pass.
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