Welcome to the May edition of the NZAC South Canterbury Section’s newsletter.

The section runs a variety of alpine, climbing and other trips and courses throughout the year and new members are always welcome. Climber Content submissions from members – whether they be

Is there anything you would like to see in the Trip Reports, Items for Sale or rants. Just send newsletter? Do you have a suggestion for improving your material to the editor by the 20th of the the newsletter? If so, drop us a line, we’re keen to month preceding. Contact Kelly Cooney from hear from you. Alternatively, we love getting emailing: Kelly@wildfiresolutions.co.nz

Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour- NZ, June 15th screening in Timaru The Banff Mountain Film Festival is the largest, and one of the most prestigious, mountain festivals in the world. Hot on the heels of the festival held every autumn in Banff, Canada the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour hits the road. With stops planned in about 550 locations across 45 countries around the globe, this year’s tour features a collection of the most inspiring action, environmental, and adventure films from the festival. From approximately 360 films entered into the annual festival, the world’s best mountain films are chosen to travel the globe.

Monthly Meeting – Thursday May 23rd, 8pm

Speaker: Brod and Sue Wigley

‘The Trumpfad Hike, Munich to Venice’

Munich - Venice Dream Path (Traumpfad München – Venedig) Hike from the Bavarian capital of Munich to Venice and traverse the Bavarian/Austrian Alps and the Dolomites. The “Traumpfad - Dream Path” is an

unforgettable journey for long-distance hikers. It takes only four weeks to walk from the eastern Alps to the fantastic Adriatic coastline. Brod and Sue completed this hike in July 2018.

Our meetings are held from February through to November in the Police Social Room, North Street, Timaru (Top floor of the Police station, access via back door adjacent to the vehicle entrance on North Street).

Come & be inspired!

Programme

ROGUE ELEMENTS: CORBET’S COULOIR (2017, USA, 4 minutes) Filmmaker: Teton Gravity Research, Todd Jones Anyone who has ever skied or snowboarded Jackson Hole knows just how nerve-racking it can be to send it into the infamous Corbet’s Couloir, even in the best of conditions. Doing it in icy conditions on mountain bikes is nothing short of insane, and that’s exactly what we did.

SURFACE

(2018, USA, 7 minutes) Filmmaker: John Rodosky Film Synopsis: In a photographic niche defined by familiar angles, Ben Thouard is driven by his desire to create something original in surf photography.

VIACRUXIS

(2018, USA, 11 minutes) Filmmaker: Ignasi López Fàbregas

Film Synopsis: Marcel and Andrezj are a legendary pair of mountaineers. They have been the first ones to conquer the highest and hardest peaks. Despite their different temperaments, they make a great team. Now they face the biggest challenge: reaching the virgin summit of the highest mountain. In order to achieve this, they will have to overcome formidable obstacles, suffer hardships and stand each other for a long time. But Andrezj is no longer willing to continue in Marcel’s shadow.

CHOICES

(2017, USA, 2 minutes) Filmmaker: Director: Tim Dacosta Producer: Caleb Weaver Warning: coarse language Film Synopsis: A mountain biker has an amazing menu of rides to choose from but which will he pick?

THIS MOUNTAIN LIFE: COAST RANGE TRAVERSE SEGMENT

(2018, Canada, 39 minutes) Filmmaker: Grand Baldwin, Jen Rustemeyer Film Synopsis: A mother-daughter team set out on a six-month ski traverse in the Coast Mountains of British Columbia, Canada.

FAR OUT: KAI JONES

(2018, USA, 5 minutes) Filmmaker: Teton Gravity Research Film Synopsis: Eleven year old Kai Jones isn’t old enough to go to the movies alone or order a sandwich at the pub, but in the mountains, age doesn’t matter. He is following in his family’s ski tracks… right into backflips and tricks off of cliffs.

ICE & PALMS

(2018, Germany, 32 MINUTES) Filmmaker: Jochen Mesle, Max Kroneck Warning: Coarse Language; Nudity Film Synopsis: Bikepacking, summiting mountains and skiing some iconic lines along the way, friends Max and Jochen have one dream – 5 weeks, 1,800 km and 35,000 vertical metres self-propelled across the Alps.

FOR THE LOVE OF MARY

(2018, USA, 6 minutes) Filmmaker: Simon Perkins and Kirk Horton Film Synopsis: When 97-year-old runner George Etzweiler dons his lucky ancient green running shorts, he’s not just running to the summit of Mt. Washington, Etzweiler carries something else special with him: The memory of his late wife of 68 years.

REEL ROCK 12: BREAK ON THROUGH

(2017, USA, 26 minutes) Filmmaker: Peter Mortimer, Matty Hong, Nick Rosen, Zachary Barr Warning: Coarse language Film Synopsis: Margo Hayes, a little-known 19 year old from Boulder, Colorado, has moved to Europe to train and climb with the goal of succeeding on two of the most iconic 5.15s in France and Spain. But by pushing her body and mind to the absolute limit, she risks injury and failure in her quest to be the first.

Speakers Your Committee welcomes ideas of topics and speakers. Please send them in ASAP to any Committee Member, we look forward to receiving them! Do not be shy to offer yourself (Contacts at bottom of Newsletter).

Library – Books Available Did you know that the Section has a number of Alpine related library books available in our meeting room? Including guide books etc- Please see attached for list.

Wall/Crag Climbing There are public climbing wall sessions at Ara Polytechic, Timaru. For more Information: http://www.ara.ac.nz/services-and-support/recreation-and-sport/climbing-wall

For Hire The section has ice axes, crampons, show shovels, avalanche transceivers, snowshoes, snow stakes and now, a second Personal Locator Beacon for hire. Contact Gary Brehaut (03) 688 9399.

National News Once in a lifetime chance to see famous artefacts from Antarctica's first buildings Breaking the Ice, the story of the first year in Antarctica (1899–1900), opens at Canterbury Museum on 18

May and runs to 13 October 2019. https://www.nzaht.org/pages/antarctic-artefacts-exhibited

American Alpine Club International Climbing Meet The AAC is now taking applications for the 2019 International Climbers' Meet to be held in Yosemite Valley the week of Oct 13th - Oct 19th, 2019. Applicants should have an intermediate or advanced level of experience with placement and removal of protection, multi-pitch rope management, at least 2 years of technical rock climbing and the ability to follow sustained 5.8 granite. For more info and to apply please see our news post here.

DOC seeking views on… DOC is seeking the views of the public on draft amendments to the West Coast Te Tai o Poutini Conservation Management Strategy (CMS) 2010. https://www.doc.govt.nz/news/media-releases/2019/have-your-say--west-coast-te-tai-o-poutini-conservation-management-strategy-amendment/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Whats%20up%20DOC%20April%202019&utm_content=Wh

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The Paparoa Track will now open on 1 December 2019, replacing the previous opening scheduled for the end of September 2019. https://www.doc.govt.nz/news/media-releases/2019/new-opening-date-for-paparoa-track/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Whats%20up%20DOC%20April%202019&utm_content=Whats%20up%20DOC%20April%202019+CID_a184496ee907d3f1026c6b8f4b7c830f&utm_source=Email%20newsletters&utm_term=New%20opening%20date%20for%20Paparoa%20Track

Job Vacancy – Supervisor Search and Rescue and Recreation/Historic Supervisor, Search and Rescue and Recreation/Historic (Permanent), Operations Group, Aoraki/Mount Cook, Band D

Are you someone who loves the mountains, has lots of practical skills and enjoys leading and working with people? If yes, then this is the job for you.

We have a supervisor vacancy for a mountaineering and recreation professional with an interest in alpine rescue to lead our ranger team in Aoraki/Mt. Cook National Park.

This position is a permanent position subject to performance conditions. There will be a performance review at the end of each season to ensure competency is being maintained to the requirements of the SAR competency system. This competency needs to be achieved to maintain your employment. This is a unique work environment and requires a high level of fitness and capability to be maintained. The yearly assessment is required due to the high-risk nature of SAR work and the need to ensure competency is achieved and maintained to address health and safety requirements.

A significant part of the role will be supervision of staff, and management of the recreation and search and rescue programmes, including:

• Supervision of the team to ensure effective integrated delivery of conservation work • Manage the search and rescue training program and maintenance of competencies • Contribute to the strong safety-first environment • Planning and scheduling of work • Manage the duty officer roster system • Undertake fire control and be a member of the Aoraki FENZ Fire brigade

As a Department of Conservation Supervisor, based in Aoraki/Mt. Cook National Park, you will be involved in leadership of the two alpine rescue teams responsible for undertaking search and rescue operations on a rostered basis.

We are looking for a responsible and reliable team player, who is not afraid of hard work, and has the following skills:

• Personal foundation skills – climbing competency to a high skill level with demonstrated experience and currency. Attestation based on current climbing logbook and verification

• Alpine terrain skills must include: o NZMSC Avalanche 2 (or equivalent) o NZMGA Guiding qualification (Summer/Winter 1) o Capable of alpine grade 3 (minimum) o Capable of rock grade 16 on traditional gear (minimum) o Pre-Hospital Emergency care (or equivalent) qualification

• Good communication skills and an ability to get on and motivate people

• Valid Driver's Licence • Experience in work planning and supervision/leading staff • Experience/knowledge of working with helicopters, 4WD vehicles and other field-based equipment

Desirable qualifications include:

• Rescue and /or full guiding qualifications – e.g. IFMGA • Tertiary relevant qualification • Advanced First Aid/medical qualifications

Please apply online. Applications must include a cover letter, CV and evidence of the required capabilities as per the role description. For more information please contact David Dittmer, ddittmer@doc.govt.nz, or mobile 027 542 8890 quoting vacancy 400/ 7570 Applications close at 5pm on Monday, 27th May 2019. The DM number for the role description is doCM-5578721 the information sheet is doCM-5932433

Trips When Contact

Wall/Crag Climbing

Text 021 243 7381 if you want to climb.

Kelly Cooney

Ski Touring Course- Kurow 2019 season Gary Brehaut

Any ideas? …Well, let us know! Committee

Upcoming Trips

Committee/ Section Chairman Gary Brehaut Email: brehaut@xtra.co.nz Phone: 688 9399 027 497 8952

Committee Ian Rogers Email: kyber10@hotmail.com Phone: 021 0226 6467

Vice Chairman Roger Brown Email: express.sounds@xtra.co.nz Phone: 6860977

Treasurer Mark Easton Email: eastonholloway@xtra.co.nz Phone: 684 4985

Secretary/Rep Rob Moffat Email: rcmoffat@kinect.co.nz Phone: 688 1212 wk (03) 689 8079 027 221 0981

Committee/ Newsletter Editor Kelly Cooney Email: kelly@wildfiresolutions.co.nz Phone: 021 243 7381 971 0126

Library Geoff McCrostie Phone: 686 3320 or 021 191 2322

Committee Syd Woods

Email: syd.charl.nz@gmail.com

Phone: (03) 693 8093 021 116 2309

Committee Neil Harding-Roberts Email: neilh-r@xtra.co.nz Phone: 686 2089

Committee John Wilson Email: jwilson@thompsonengineering.co.nz Mobile:021 756 695

Committee Roger Brown Email: express.sounds@xtra.co.nz Phone: 6860977

Unwin Lodge Bookings Warden/Manager Email: unwin@alpineclub.org.nz Phone: 03 4351100

South Canterbury Section - Contacts