South Canterbury claims Aoraki Mount Cook National Park and all within, as its backyard. With a significant chunk of the Southern Alps and Main Divide within its reach, the region has fantastic access to the big hills. There are also several rock crags within spitting distance and skiing, both on and off-piste.

The Section

Mid-Week Wall/Crag Climbing

Crag Climbing runs during summer from 6pm until dark starting at Spur Road. For all climbing nights please text Kelly 021 243 7381 to let her know if you wish to climb. Due to low numbers at climbing nights she will only be there if she has confirmation of your attendance.

Meetings

Anyone interested in the section or its activities can visit the regular section meetings at the Hospice Community Cottage, 68 Orbell Street, Timaru 7.30pm start 2nd last Thursday of each month except December and January.

Hut Responsibilities

South Canterbury look after the maintenance of Godley Hut. Contact Ian Rogers via email here.

Library

The section has a great range of books including instruction books, early Journals and the American Climbing magazines. There is also an Instruction Video on climbing techniques, knots etc.

Gear Hire

The section has ice axes, crampons, show shovels, avalanche transceivers, snowshoes, personal locator beacons, snowstakes for hire – contact Gary Brehaut 027 497 8952.

Committee

Chairperson

Geoff McCrostie
Email or Phone: 021 191 2322

Secretary/National Rep

Rob Moffat
Email or Phone: (03) 688 1212 or 027 221 0981

Treasurer

R Mark Easton
Email or Phone: 03 684 4985

Committee

Neil Harding-Roberts – Email or (03) 686 2089

Roger Brown - Email or (03) 696 0977

Gary Brehaut - Email or 027 497 8952

Ian Rogers – Email or 021 0226 6467

Andrew Steven - Email or 027 686 1752

Syd Woods - Email or 021 116 2309

Committee/ Newsletter Editor

Kelly Cooney
Email or Phone: (03) 971 0126 or 021 243 7381

Library

Geoff McCrostie
Phone: (03) 686 3320 or 027 191 2322

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