The NZAC is proud to present Jon Muir – mountaineer and adventurerFrom Everest to the North Pole, the Central Desert of Australia to Antarctica, Australian Jon is one of the great adventurers of modern times. This Month's Meeting - Monday 9th August 2010 8pm. Ski Touring - Ski Mountaineering. This month the Auckland Section will be covering the mountains on Ski's. If you ever wondering about what its all about, or if you're a mad ski tourer there will something for all. We've got A number of top short films on Ski touring from NZ and around the world. Question and Answer session: Covering trips around NZ, What gear do you need, what do the pros use, NZAC ski touring guide. Plus have Black Diamond NZ showing off a whole bunch killer new kit.
Remember the club is meeting at a new venue for 2010!The club meets on the second Monday of every month at Cardona Speights Ale House, on Normanby Rd, Mt Eden - Meeting starts at 8pm |
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TV documentary on Everest sealed Jon’s future career choice at only 14 years old. By 21 he’d done enough technical ascents in the mountains of New Zealand and Europe to successfully summit one of the most technical climbs in the Himalayas - the South West Pillar of Changabang . By 23 he was on Everest. He also soloed the North Face of the Matterhorn, and a new route on Shivling’s South West Pillar in the Gangotri, which is yet to have a second ascent. He is a true explorer, with so many amazing stories, we've got an entire evening just for him to talk and inspire.
Auckland Section of the NZAC
The Auckland Section of the NZ Alpine Club runs a variety of alpine, climbing & other trips throughout the year and new members are always welcome. We have a club meeting on the second Monday night of each month (may be changed for public holidays), and we also organise special events such as the Banff Film Festival or international speakers throughout the year. We run instruction courses in both snowcraft and rock climbing during the year and there is some hire gear available for members. The Auckland Section looks after the Ruapehu hut in the Tongariro National Park which provides a base for climbing, ski-touring or just getting away from the city.
Please feel free to come along to a club meeting or email one of the committee members for more information.
Contact the Meetings Organiser with questions about meetings, or if you'd like to be a speaker or help out at meetings.
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Browse this website to find out what trips are happening, local and national Alpine Club news, information about instruction courses, how to get to the Ruapehu hut, and who to contact on the committee if you'd like to volunteer!