Alert Notice for Angelus Hut Pathways
In a bid to enhance the safety of trampers heading to Angelus Hut, an Issue Specific Advisory Group was formed by the Ministry for the Environment (MSC), the Department of Conservation (DOC), and the New Zealand Police. The group was established with the aim of developing and proposing safety solutions for trampers in this popular yet incident-prone location.
The Advisory Group's report, which focuses on improving tramper safety for Angelus Hut, is now available for reading. The report was produced following a facilitated design-thinking process and can be found on Plan My Walk, a resource for finding hiking trails.
The report provides a summary of the agreed actions for each proposed solution towards implementation. The proposed solutions aim to improve the safety of trampers heading to Angelus Hut, particularly via Robert Ridge, a significant location for tramping incidents in New Zealand.
MSC and DOC reviewed the provisional report and discussed each proposed solution in detail. The agreed actions for each proposed solution are provided as a summary in the report.
For those interested in learning more about the Robert Ridge Route, a common access point to Angelus Hut, a tramping video series is available for viewing. Additional information about the Advisory Group project can be found in an RNZ article from October 2021.
However, it's worth noting that the provided search results did not contain any information regarding the agreed actions from the Issue Specific Advisory Group for improving the safety of trampers heading to Angelus Hut in Nelson Lakes National Park. For detailed information on this topic, it may be necessary to consult specialized sources such as DOC New Zealand reports, meeting minutes from advisory groups related to Nelson Lakes National Park, or local government publications directly associated with outdoor safety and track management in that area.
The Angelus Hut is located in Nelson Lakes National Park, between Lakes Rotoiti and Rotoroa, on the Travers Range. The hut is a popular destination for trampers, but its remote location and challenging terrain have made it a site of significant tramping incidents in New Zealand. The hope is that the proposed solutions outlined in the report will help reduce these incidents and make the journey to Angelus Hut safer for all trampers.
The report can be found here. We encourage all trampers planning a trip to Angelus Hut to review the report and take note of the proposed solutions to ensure a safer journey.
The report, made available on Plan My Walk, offers a summary of solutions designed to enhance the safety of trampers heading to Angelus Hut, particularly along Robert Ridge. The proposed solutions aim to address the high incidence of tramping incidents on this route, making the journey to Angelus Hut in Nelson Lakes National Park safer for all trampers.
