The Sphagnum Moss Appreciation Society Outing to Bealey Range
13/4/2019 - 14/4/2019 Party: Maddy Whittaker, Rowan Cox, Torea Scott-Fyfe, Frances, Sam Adler, Conor Vaessen The weekend’s antics began on a hectic Friday afternoon in Dunedin. We quickly pieced ourselves together and went through the mandatory introductions. Me: “Hey I’m Tom what was your name again?” Sam: “Yeah good thanks”. Nice. The van trip up consisted of some medium to great chat, falafel subways and some eclectic music selection before we pulled up at the Pleasant flat campsite. After a stunning night under a smattering of stars, it was time for the stoke to begin. At the road end we met up with Rowan and Torea (who I assumed to be a couple for the rest of the trip woops). On top of Bealey Spur (Tom Hadley) In the bush heading up the Bealey range (Torea Scott-Fyffe) The first day had us tramp along the beech forest next to the picturesque tumbling of blue water through Willis gorge. Arriving at the lush Sphagnum moss fields of the river valley (see pictu