ACTIVITIES
While we call ourselves an 'Alpine' Club, nowadays we engage in ALL outdoor activities, the bulk of which are day walks and over-night weekend tramps. People of all ages and fitness levels are catered for and many activities are suitable for families with school age children.
Activities include:
Kapuni Lodge
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HISTORY
The Mt Egmont Alpine Club (Inc) was formed in 1928 by Hawera identity Rod Syme and membership quickly reached around 350. In those days the club focussed mainly on climbing, skiing and tramping.
The club built Syme Hut on top of Fanthams Peak in 1930 (see archive film here of the opening), later Hooker Hut, Kapuni Lodge and the Search and Rescue HQ building at Dawson Falls. The Club has been involved in all aspects of Egmont National Park connected with Dawson Falls and the South side of the mountain and membership is stable at over 100 members.
In Hawera, we have our own clubrooms next to the Hub where we meet regularly. The Club is also involved in Search and Rescue, with many members on the general callout list. Current and past Search Advisers and members are active in the Taranaki Alpine Cliff Rescue team.
Social events on the calendar include the Midwinter Christmas at Kapuni Lodge, the annual "At Home" dinner, and a Christmas barbecue.
The club built Syme Hut on top of Fanthams Peak in 1930 (see archive film here of the opening), later Hooker Hut, Kapuni Lodge and the Search and Rescue HQ building at Dawson Falls. The Club has been involved in all aspects of Egmont National Park connected with Dawson Falls and the South side of the mountain and membership is stable at over 100 members.
In Hawera, we have our own clubrooms next to the Hub where we meet regularly. The Club is also involved in Search and Rescue, with many members on the general callout list. Current and past Search Advisers and members are active in the Taranaki Alpine Cliff Rescue team.
Social events on the calendar include the Midwinter Christmas at Kapuni Lodge, the annual "At Home" dinner, and a Christmas barbecue.
OTHER INFORMATION
CLUB EVENINGS
Held monthly on Wednesdays at the MEAC Clubrooms, Hicks Park, Hawera (behind the TSB Hub Waihi / Camberwell Road). CLUB TRIPS Trips departing from Hawera leave from the MEAC Clubrooms at the Hub. Please contact the trip leader beforehand, especially if you require or are able to provide transport. BULLETIN Quarterly magazine published in March, June, September and December. Editor Jan Fleming phone/fax 06 278 4460 or e-mail [email protected] |
MEMBERSHIP
To join, download a Membership Form and forward the form with payment to the Treasurer; Marilyn Finer - [email protected]
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LINKS, FRIENDS AND AFFILIATIONS
Organisation |
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Federated Mountain Clubs (FMC) |
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Taranaki Alpine Club (TAC) |
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Kahui Outdoor Pursuits and Alpine Club (KOPAC) |
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New Plymouth Tramping Club |
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NZ Tramper |
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New Zealand Alpine Club (NZAC) |
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Taranaki Alpine Cliff Rescue (TACR) |
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Mountain Safety Council Taranaki Section (MSC) |
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Department of Conservation (weather) |
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MetService (NZ mountain weather) |
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Avalanche Conditions |
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Taranaki Regional Council (rainfall/rivers) |
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NZ Land Search and Rescue |
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Tramping in NZ |
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Emergency Locator Beacons |
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Waitotara Forests |
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Outdoor Training New Zealand (OTNZ) |