
Nelson Marlborough
The Nelson Marlborough region has plenty to offer mountaineers, rock climbers and skiers alike. The Nelson Lakes and Kaikoura ranges offer numerous stimulating and varied mountaineering objectives at relatively low altitudes, especially in winter. The Paynes Ford rock climbing area in Golden Bay is an NZ sport climbing mecca, with a huge array of quality bolted limestone routes. The Rainbow skifield is friendly and user-friendly, as well as providing good access for backcountry skiers. A lifetime of adventures is on offer to anyone who chooses to live in this beautiful and lifestyle-focused area.
The Section
The Nelson Marlborough Section prides itself on a good schedule of trips into the hills. It also runs a screening of the Banff Mountain Film Festival and a basic snowcraft course each year.
Courses
The Nelson/Marlborough section runs a basic snowcraft course each winter, based out of the Rainbow Skifield. Find out about upcoming courses here, or contact Russell below.
Trips
The section runs a range of trips throughout the year and included here are several information and planning documents for trip leaders and participants. Find out more about upcoming trips here.
Social
A closed Facebook Group for Section members to plan trips, borrow gear, or chat with others can be joined by entering your active NZAC membership number: Nelson Marlborough Facebook Group.
Meetings
Anyone interested in the section or its activities is welcome at our meetings, which are usually held at The Honest Lawyer in Monaco at 7.30pm. No regular schedule. Meetings depend on the venue and speaker availability and will be advertised in the section newsletter (below) and the public Nelson/Marlborough Facebook Page.
Committee
Chairman Peter Laurenson - email
Secretary Peter Laurenson - email
TBA Marlborough Rep –
Section Council Representative Jim Davidson - email
Club Gear Loans and Treasurer Liam Sullivan – email
Banff Coordinator (Nelson) Leah Parker - email
Banff MC (Nelson) Joshua Knox – email
Winter Instruction Coordinator Russell Adams – email
Instructor Training Lead Russell Adams - email
Trip Coordinator Seb Head - email
First Aid Course Coordinator Vicki Shelling email
Section Evening Coordinator Ross Cullen - email
Newsletter Editor Rob Mitchell - email
Social media and website Jasper Davidson - email
Photocomp Coordinator Bruce Davies - email
Committee
Ross Cullen
Seb Head
Brandon Kay
Hoss Kohestani
Robert McDonald
Newsletters
All newsletters are in printable PDF format. If you are unable to view this format please visit the site www.adobe.com to obtain a free download of the software.
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Another major event of the year is now underway, with the opening night of the Banff Film Festival having been held this week, 3rd May...
The Banff Mountain Film Festival is held every autumn at the Banff Centre in Alberta, Canada. It is the largest and one of the most