Trip Report

Saturday the 22 January saw an intrepid group of about 15 meet at Springfield where Nick outlined the plans for the day. We moved off in convoy and proceeded up to Mt Cheeseman, stopping at the first gate where some cars were left, and then on up to the ski club buildings. It was a very overcast day with drizzle a lot of the time but this did not deter most of the group as they scrambled up the scree track, some right to the top of the ski lifts. The clouds lifted or shifted from time to time and the resulting views were spectacular. As usual it was great to be out with a group of like minded people doing what we love to do and hopefully you will see the results on club night. Field trips are certainly a great way to get to know fellow club members.

Judy Ashton

TRIP LEADER:

Nick Webb

WHERE:

Porters Pass and Mt Cheesman Ski field84

WHAT WE WILL SEE AND PHOTOGRAPH:

alpine scenery, alpine plants, insects and maybe some birds

COST:

$5/car and something towards the cost of the key (will advise later)

WHAT TO TAKE:

Suggest macro lens as well as wide angle & long lens. Also a tripod if you have one.
Good walking shoes, sunscreen and a sunhat, water bottle, warm gear and parka to keep wind and rain out, warm hat.
Something to kneel on (gardening knee pads are good).

WHERE TO MEET:

Springfield, on the main road to Arthur's Pass. We will then travel on to various points of interest before filling cars to travel to the ski field (ski field road is in good order) More details on the Forum or email Nick

IMAGES

We may get some photos like these that I (Nick) borrowed from Lynda Harper. You can also get some for next years exhibition like the one below. It is a great chance to get into some great mountain scenery close to Christchurch.