Alpine Sports Club inc. Tramping, skiing, mountaineering

Club Meeting Time and Place

Alpine Sports Club meets on the first Tuesday of each month (except January) at 8.00 pm at St Marks Parish Church Hall, cnr Remuera Road and St Marks Road, Newmarket. There is a door charge of 1 dollar per person to cover the cost of supper.

December Club Night

The usual Christmas social night with nibbles and good cheer. A chance to catch up with friends and find out what everyone is doing over Christmas.

February 2002 Club Night

Joan Brock and Janet Romanes will be talking about their trip to the Marianas Islands aboard a freighter with passenger accomodation.

Club Christmas Party

Waitakere Hut

Saturday 8^th December

There will be tramps organised for both days, Saturday and Sunday and a BBQ for Saturday evening. Bring your own meat and a salad, desert or dish to share. BYO drinks as well. If you are intending to stay Friday or Saturday give Joe Scott Woods a ring otherwise contact Ken Goldfinch on 09-238-8450

Veteran's Christmas Party

Waitakere Hut

Saturday 24^th November

Pot luck dinner. Bring a dish, salad or desert to share. BYO drinks as well. If Stay for the weekend or do a tramp on Saturday and Sunday.

Contact Jean Draffin on 528-4334

Christmas Camp 2001/2002

The club's Christmas camp will be a Tauranga Bay starting from boxing day until about the 4th January.

For Details contact Peter Hutton on 523-3483

Ruapehu Hut Christmas

The A Frame will be open from Boxing day until late January as required. Book with Sally in the usual way. There are good food stock although you may need to bring some items. Great holiday for the family. The Department of Concervation run an excellent summer program of walks and tramps for all levels of fitness.

New Zealand Alpine Calendars

Antarctic Calandars

Bev Williamson is co-ordinating sales this year. These are the best scenic calendars available. Give Bev a ring on 846-0694

Ruapehu & Club Notice Board

The club is running an email newsletter to keep members advised of all activities, including conditions on the mountain. Send us an email if you would like to receive a copy of the newsletter.

The club email address is alpinesport@xtra.co.nz