Tramping

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Easy to moderate tramps are planned. Come out and give it a go. Talk to staff regarding clothes, footwear and any fitness requirements.

Tramps in July included a walk over the Bridal Path to Lyttelton and a trip up the Kowhai River valley near Porters Pass.  

In August the group enjoyed a walk to Godley Head and return with Di and a walk in the snow, up the Broken River Ski Field Road. The ski field was open and the views of the mountain terrain awesome.

In September, trips to Lake Ida near Lake Coleridge and a new trip to the Three Deans Range were scheduled. October will see us visiting Nikau Palm Gulley and the Pinchgut Hut near North Loburn.

Come along and enjoy spending a day out walking in the wilds.

The group always likes to get out of town for a chance to get some great exercise and some fresh air. Newcomers welcome. The health and mental wellbeing benefits of tramping are well established.

We do cater for new trampers and we can tailor the tramps to your capabilities. If you think you might like to give tramping a go, please don’t hesitate to contact Chris.

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Referrer , Canterbury
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Family member , Christchurch
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Clinician , Christchurch
I know my sister really enjoys and looks forward to the ski day every year, and some trips/day outings . . . She also appreciates the newsletter every month, and I know that gives her a boost . . . thank you for your hard work and support.
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Family Member , Christchurch
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Referrer , Canterbury
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Family Member , Christchurch
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Family member , Christchurch
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Clinician , Canterbury
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Clinician , Christchurch
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