Useful links

Added 27 December 200627 December 2006 by MatthewMatthew.
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Links to some other websites useful to trampers

Walking

•  Wonder Walkers
  A web community for women who walk.

Tramping

• Backcountry avalanche advisory
  Regional avalanche risk forecasting.
   
• New Zealand Mountain Safety Council
  Safety training and resources.
   
• Federated Mountain Clubs
  National association of tramping, mountaineering and other outdoor clubs.
   
• New Zealand Alpine Club 
  The NZAC owns several alpine huts accessible to trampers.
   
• New Zealand Department of Conservation
  DOC is responsible for both conservation and facilitating backcountry recreation. DOC maintains and extensive track and hut network.
  • Tracks and walks
  • Huts and campsites
  • Plan and prepare
  • Online bookings
  • Hut warden opportunities

Weather

• MetVUW
  • North Island forecasts
  • South Island forecasts
     
• MetService (weather)
  Weather forecasts for both coastal and mountain locations.
  • Mountain forecasts:
    • Brief national
    • Arthur's Pass National Park
    • Canterbury high country
    • Egmont National Park
    • Fiordland mountains
    • Mount Aspiring National Park
    • Mount Cook National Park
    • Nelson Lakes National Park
    • Southern lakes
    • Tongariro National Park
    • Urewera National Park
  • Maps and observations

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