On 17-18 November. Organiser Mike Fitzmaurice. 021 139 2093.

Stay at his ski club in National Park; $23 per night each. Drive down to Nat Park Friday night, about 4 hours from Ak.

For more details see The Friends of 42 Traverse site. Loppers or a small hand saw are all you need.

Check out the accommodation, Downhill ski club. Book accommodaton on the ski club's website.

Bring food and drink. BBQ Saturday night