Author: TAC Taranaki Alpine Club Inc.

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HiTAC September 2025

From the President’s desk I have to admit that I have been overseas topping up my vitamin D in sunshine and have let the very capable executive team to keep the wheels of TAC turning! I was pleased to see that nature supported us this year with great snow levels so both Snowcraft 1 courses could go ahead, plus the more challenging Snowcraft 2 course also. A big thanks to all the leaders and assistances that donate their time & knowledge so our members can feel more confident in the white stuff! Some exciting news is I am currently working […]

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HiTAC July 2025

From the President’s desk We celebrated 90 years of having a structure on the side of Taranaki Maunga in our usual style with lots of good kai & laughter. And by the time you read this we will have had Mid-Winter Christmas & Movie Night at the lodge – always a winner! We are so blessed to have a fantastic facility that allows us to host memorable events. Buddy walks have kicked off, snowcraft courses are filling up, so now we wait for more snow to arrive and hang around for awhile! I’ve had a meeting with DOC recently relating […]

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HiTAC June 2025

From the President’s Desk Kia Ora Koutou, We have been teased with a bit of snow showing up and melting away just as quick! Be aware the conditions on the maunga are now changing quickly, so make sure you have those extra layers & that wet weather gear in your pack! Our last big job of this year has been completed! We got the septic tank emptied! A big thanks to the small crew who knew what was required & got it organised. Also, our thanks go out to DOC for their support with loaning us the pump! This job […]

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Snow Craft 2025

Hi Climbers! The temperatures are dropping and it’s time to start thinking about our snowcraft courses. Snowcraft 1 If you wish to be considered can you please contact the Club Captain with the following information: Dates: Note: The pre-field evening (in New Plymouth) is compulsory Snowcraft 2 For those considering to register interest for the Snowcraft 2, it is a pre-requisite that you have been undertaking sufficient climbing to a point where your alpine climbing progression is now requiring the use of ropes, protection, anchors to ascend the routes you are wishing to climb. It is up to the discretion […]

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HiTAC May 2025

From the President’s desk President’s Report April 2025 Time stops for no one and nor does the rain currently it seems! Fingers crossed these weather extremes that we have experienced this year will bring a heavy dumping of snow this season! As the new committee settles into the different allocated roles, the usual annual administrative things tick over. You will have noticed that your membership invoice was issued on the 1st April, and a week or so later for those of you who have lockers, this invoice was sent out separately. Unfortunately, the system won’t let us add the locker […]