MAC Magazine 2015

HOSTEL
Liverpool: Connor, Andrew,
Campbell, Nick, Blair, Daniel.
2015
Rob Roy: Tom, Josh, Harry,
Liam, Isaac, Ben.
Owner of finger in photo corner unknown.
Avalanche: Taylor, Ellen,
Brittany, Calypso, Sam,
Jacinta.
Cascade: Michelle, Laura,
Lydia, Suzy, Emma, Georgia.
Ask any hosteller what inspired them to move to MAC, and you
would most likely receive an answer along the lines of “for an
adventure”, “a taste of the outdoors” or “for some sick pow and the
park life.” Nine months later, as conquering mountains and exploring
the wilderness of Wanaka have become weekly activities, we have
achieved this and much more. Hostel 2015 has certainly exceeded all
expectations.
Our first ‘orientation tramp’ launched us into the year’s actionpacked
line up. This included the gruelling 50km Motatapu mountain
bike race, rafting the Clutha river (which naturally prompted a few
wild raft wars) and the skyline hike up Mt Roy, making for some
breathtaking views.
Term 3 meant the much anticipated ski season was upon us. All could
agree this was a highlight of our year. Sundays were spent on the
slopes of Treble Cone cruising around in our hostel squad, hiking the
summit, and lapping endless steezy rider runs. Hostel has not only
provided a range of incredible adventures, but the opportunity to go
heart-to-heart and express our feelings in a controversial survival
weekend that will not be forgotten. Epic.
Our final year of high school has undoubtedly been hectic; full of
bush bashing, hitting jumps and living on a diet consisting primarily
of free bread and milk. The endless pranks, involving bed flipping and
stripping labels off cans, have also kept us on our toes. But despite all
the conflict over a limited supply of fruit and vegetables and one too
many missing shopping bags, it has been an awesome experience.
Now as the year comes to a close, we realise it is not just the end of
our schooling life, but time to part with people who have become our
family and a place that has provided us with a lifetime of memories.
#yeboi
Calypso Hird and Taylor Hawcridge
Arawhata: Matt, Sam, Tom,
Matt, Sam, Oscar.
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