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First Ascent - Karim Sar

3 July 2009 - 7:01am, by margaret.mcmahon

Congratulations to the NZAC's new Activities and Events Coordinator, Pat Deavoll, on her successful first ascent of Karim Sar, Pakistan. Visit Pat's website for more details. http://www.patdeavoll.co.nz/

Climbing conditions at Mt Cook? see for yourself...

30 June 2009 - 4:18pm, by Ollie

Check out a recent climb of Cadogan Peak (adjacent to The Footstool) in Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park via this youtube video. Viewers should be warned that this home-made video may well motivate them to bolt from their computer onto a stunning winter climb somewhere :-)

NZAC Photo Competition Posters - past

25 June 2009 - 10:55am, by margaret.mcmahon

Rock Climbing Champion, Mark Watson 2006 The NZAC holds a national photographic competition each year. The objectives of the photocomp are to stimulate interest in mountain and rockclimbing photography and assist members to attain a higher standard of photography. Posters are produced using a selection of winners' images (H418mm x W590mm).

Featured photo: Perfect Skin: Rock Climbing Champion, by Mark Watson 2006

As a special we are offering two random past Photocomp posters for $10, plus p&p, while stocks last. Brighten up your home, work, or class room with a selection of winning photographs.

For details on purchasing the current 2008 poster please following this link:
Photocomp 2008 Poster

Price: $10.00 (Member: $10.00)

Join NZAC to obtain member price. If you are a member, please login.

Ski Resort Reports

19 June 2009 - 9:31am, by margaret.mcmahon

Check out this website for the latest information on all New Zealand skifields this season.

www.snow.co.nz/snowreports

Get snapping! Entries for this year's NZAC Photographic Competition have opened!

28 May 2009 - 9:36am, by Patricia Deavoll

Get snapping!

Entries for this year's NZAC Photographic Competition opened on June 15. You are now able to make online entries, or download the application form in PDF form (995kb). There will also be entry forms available in the next edition of the Climber magazine.

Avalanche Awareness and NZ Backcountry Skiing

15 May 2009 - 1:36pm, by margaret.mcmahon

For a limited time we are offering a combination package deal for
ONLINE PURCHASE ONLY of...

Avalanche Awareness in the New Zealand Backcountry

The first avalanche handbook created specifically for New Zealand's unique weather and snowpack conditions.

Published: 1st edition 2008
Author: Penny Goddard

and

New Zealand Backcountry Skiing

New Zealand’s varied mountains offer a world of backcountry skiing opportunities, and backcountry skiing has been growing in popularity in recent years, as more and more people seek adventure and variety in their skiing experiences.

Published: 1st edition 2004
(2007 reprint with minor revision)
Author: James Broadbent

Purchase both at the same time and save $5 on the guides and $2 on the p&p, a total saving of NZ$7.00

Alternatively, see further down the product list for individual guide purchases.

Price: $60.00 (Member: $40.00)

Join NZAC to obtain member price. If you are a member, please login.

Base Huts - New Youth and Day-Use Rates

15 June 2009 - 11:50am, by margaret.mcmahon

RuapehuThe following rates are now in place for base huts, apart from Unwin Lodge that has its own fee schedule. The changes have come about to encourage and assist members with young families and school groups. Fees are per person, per night.

Children 10 years of age and under - free

Youth Rate (11-17 years) - member's children $5, non members children and school groups $15

Day-use rate - $10 regardless of member status

NZ Post International Mail Price Increase

29 May 2009 - 11:22am, by margaret.mcmahon

NZ Post advise that from 7th July 2009 they will be increasing their international mail prices for standard mail (+ .30c) and parcels. The New Zealand Alpine Club advise that we will be forced to increase the postage and packing charge applied to international publication orders, from the date their increase takes effect. Luckily it will not (yet) affect our bulk mail rates, meaning the extra price charged for overseas membership postage (NZ$20) will remain as is.

Specials - ex NZAC Library Books

21 May 2009 - 11:01am, by margaret.mcmahon

More Than Mountains:
by John A Jackson
"The Yeti scalp and footprints"We've further discounted the remaining stock of ex library books to coincide with all the lovely wet, cold weather of late. What a better way to spend your free time, when you can't get out in the mountains, than to read about them and get inspired. Have a look at this webpage for the new winter specials: (NEW BOOKS ADDED IN JUNE) Surplus Library Books Sale

Check out the latest SPARC Expedition update!

11 May 2009 - 8:53am, by Ollie

Many of you will be aware that SPARC have funded several expeditions this year. See the latest info from Penny Goddard and Lydia Bradey on their expedition to Western Sichuan in China.