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Hi folks
Anyone know if I can get into Kaweka road this weekend? keen to get out for my second ever hunt, but most people telling me not to bother as everywhere will be buried under snow. After being cooped up last weekend I need to get out for a walk! Im dead keen and dont want to take no for an answer ha ha
No
Everything buried under snow
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Ask again on friday for an update
Bugger. will do thanks mate. Ruahines be the same ya reckon? Anywhere in Hawkes bay worth a look??
On the walk into longview hut (ruahines) turn south and drop down towards the pohangina river, hunt the ridges and gullies on the true left, nice reds there at the moment, bloody big bodied animals.
Remember, half the fun of hunting is exploring and finding areas with animals, - don't deny yourself that pleasure.
Take your snow shoes!Quote:
Originally Posted by 7mmsaum
We are lower than longveiw !
This was late yesterday.
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Still watch the forecast though and don't take any risks. Gear up for the worst eventuality.
Your bod might last longer when it's frozen, but you are still dead.
As tahr said take enough gear to be out the night! @BRADS looks like you need some cross country skiis could make Toby's shoot a real biathalon
If its like that at Tobys I feel sorry for the beer :)Quote:
Originally Posted by 223nut
Bro we'll drink that and keep it warm in our tummies.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gibo
It can be our job for the weekend [emoji481]
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yeah thanks guys. I will be prepared. Have a bit of tramping experience before I picked up a gun so know how unforgiving the weather can be up there!
@7mmsaum yeah I have been doin a little study on that longview walk on google earth etc, and is definately on my to do list. thought it maybe snowed in up there too. May just go and walk up the Makaroro river if I cant hatch another plan. you are dead right about getting out there to have a look, and Im determined to not deny myself the pleasure!
copied this update from the Kaweka facebook page:
Makino Hut
09 August 2016: Mahaku Road closed
Due to the recent heavy snow, Mahaku Road into Middle Hill, Makino, Mangatutu hot pools and Te Puia Lodge will be close for approximately two weeks.
Hastings District Council advise there is some tree damage and it will take approximately two weeks to open the road. Once the council has opened their section of road, DOC will assess the damage from Pinks Hut to the road end.
Kaweka Road to Makahu Saddle will be closed until further notice due to extreme snow fall.
Mangatutu Hot Springs Campsite
09 August 2016: Mahaku Road closed
Due to the recent heavy snow, Mahaku Road into Middle Hill, Makino, Mangatutu hot pools and Te Puia Lodge will be close for approximately two weeks.
Hastings District Council advise there is some tree damage and it will take approximately two weeks to open the road. Once the council has opened their section of road, DOC will assess the damage from Pinks Hut to the road end.
Kaweka Road to Makahu Saddle will be closed until further notice due to extreme snow fall.
Middle Hill Hut
09 August 2016: Mahaku Road closed
Due to the recent heavy snow, Mahaku Road into Middle Hill, Makino, Mangatutu hot pools and Te Puia Lodge will be close for approximately two weeks.
Hastings District Council advise there is some tree damage and it will take approximately two weeks to open the road. Once the council has opened their section of road, DOC will assess the damage from Pinks Hut to the road end.
Kaweka Road to Makahu Saddle will be closed until further notice due to extreme snow fall.
Te Puia Hut (Lodge)
09 August 2016: Mahaku Road closed
Due to the recent heavy snow, Mahaku Road into Middle Hill, Makino, Mangatutu hot pools and Te Puia Lodge will be close for approximately two weeks.
Hastings District Council advise there is some tree damage and it will take approximately two weeks to open the road. Once the council has opened their section of road, DOC will assess the damage from Pinks Hut to the road end.
Kaweka Road to Makahu Saddle will be closed until further notice due to extreme snow fall.
Top end of Puketitiri over weekend:
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They said stock losses will be huge with 5 foot of snow. Buried vehicle, chopper back home
Wow shit that is bad. Maybe next weekend then...
Was this the Mackintosh?Quote:
Originally Posted by 6x47
A "private block" is all I'll say
You wouldn't credit it. Three guys hit in the face by snowballs simultaneously. What are the odds on that happening?Quote:
Originally Posted by 6x47
My bro come thru Napier Taupo Rd today and said the snow that was pushed off the road is higher than hilux. Will take a bit of heat to melt in these conditions.
No worries, just heard about a group having to be flown out of mackintosh hut on Monday.Quote:
Originally Posted by 6x47
Not meaning to be offensive but given the forecast was terrible before the snow arrived why still go ahead with such a trip?
Agreed ++
There are better ways to get into the local papers than an obituary [emoji106]
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[QUOTE=Dougie;501839]There are better ways to get into the local papers than an obituary [emoji106]
Was out for a walk in Germany after a snow dump. Lovely clear sky's and thought a walk in the woods through all that snow just the thing:thumbsup:
NO not just the thing was two minutes into the trees when CRACK! Down comes half a tree!
Thought oh wow!?
Took a couple of steeps and heard another crack and saw another big branch come down turn round very fast and got out of there quick smart. Went up a few days latter to where I wanted to walk to in that day. There was over two dozen big branches across the track. All would have done you in.
So by the looks of those pics I'd not be going anywhere near there untill a week after the last drop.
Bugger getting taken out by a tree. It's just what the greens would love to hear:wtfsmilie:
@Sideshow when I was in Scandinavia it was icicles forming on the roof, 2-3 foot long and a couple of inches diameter. Make a bit of a hole in your head falling off a multi-storey building
223nut yep I here that they take out a fair few people in Russa each year.Quote:
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