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New Zealand. December 1991

5 members and 2 others led by Robin (Vicar of Leeds) Rainbow, set off on December, 28th for the first of Rainbow's 3 volcanoes, Tongariro, only to be forced back after a few hours by the foulest conditions since Galloway 88 – low temperatures, horizontal rain, no visibility and, sadly, some of us with woefully inadequate clothing and equipment.  Needless to say, New Zealand's famous trio of snow-capped North Island active volcanoes were not on view.  However, Verena and Mike Petzold returned to the area 2 weeks later and on a near-perfect day, climbed Ngauruhoe, (the second highest and cone-shaped one).  There was snow at the top and the crater was smoking ominously from 3 vents.  The last major eruptions were 1955 and 1974, so we didn't hang around!

 

 


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