West Coast Alpine Club

A Closer Look at West Coast Alpine Club

The West Coast Alpine Club is open and welcoming to anyone interested in outdoor pursuits on the West Coast. It facilitates tramping, mountaineering, skiing, caving, climbing, mountain biking, trail running, kayaking and pack rafting through regular organised trips and shared resources. Members can access the club's indoor climbing wall in Greymouth, which operates every Tuesday and Thursday, along with outdoor climbing sessions often held at Punakaiki during summer. Regular mountain biking takes place at Blue Spur near Hokitika. The club maintains a hut in Arthurs Pass for overnight trips and supports conservation work such as trapping in Paparoa National Park. It also provides expedition grants to help members pursue larger adventures. Memberships are due annually from 1 June, with options listed for Adult, Family, Senior and Student categories.

Our Home Ground

Greymouth on the West Coast provides an ideal base for the club's activities, with easy access to both coastal and alpine environments. The region's varied terrain supports everything from indoor climbing sessions in town to outdoor adventures at nearby spots like Punakaiki and Blue Spur. The club hut in Arthurs Pass extends opportunities into the Southern Alps, while Paparoa National Park offers practical ways for members to contribute to local conservation. This location makes it straightforward for people in the Greymouth area and surrounding districts to take part in regular trips and skill-building sessions throughout the year.

Key Details

• Indoor climbing wall sessions every Tuesday and Thursday in Greymouth
• Regular trips and access to a club hut in Arthurs Pass
• Outdoor climbing often at Punakaiki in summer
• Regular mountain biking at Blue Spur, Hokitika
• Trapping work in Paparoa National Park
• Expedition grants available for members

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