Well, it’s finally here…. possibly the biggest, most exciting, awe inspiring and most talked about Wednesday night of the tramping club calendar……. the international, world famous WTMC photo competition awards night is on the 25th November! Featuring the discerning expert judge, Te Papa’s Athol McCredie, discussing the merits of the photos taken by our clubbies all … Read more
With the holidays fast approaching some of us are planning longer trips. Such trips are always more enjoyable if you are not overburdened from carrying too much stuff. I have never heard anyone complain that their pack is too light. Consider some of these ideas and you may be able to save your legs and … Read more
With Aunty Rata Hi fellow trampers Aunty Rata is a big fan of adding kumara to her kai when out tramping, kayaking or biking. Yes I know the little blighters are a bit heavy but they are packed full of vitamins and minerals – vitamin A, B6, C, calcium and iron. You may think kumara … Read more
A letter to the editor of the Wairarapa News I sometimes wonder if our MP John Hayes deliberately inserts something to rile me in his weekly column, From the House. That of 28 October 2009 has a tailpiece about electricity generation – admittedly a topic about which a politician can please only some voters only … Read more
I mentioned the Club Journal in my last column, and I am happy to report that the 2009 Journal will be going ahead, so look out for that in your mailbox before the end of the year. Thanks to all who have contributed, and especially to Jackie and Tony, who have been very busy working … Read more
It has been another busy month. Here is the latest news on FMC advocacy and significant developments of importance to trampers, climbers and all interested in safe outdoor recreation. Threat of Mining in National Parks & other Conservation Lands As a result of our opposition to the proposals that could open up conservation lands and … Read more
Some people go all the way up to the Central Plateau to do a bit of cycling, and indeed the well-known 42 Traverse is up on the trip schedule for early December. That should be an interesting ride, on average downhill, starting on a crisp summer morning and probably ending with that nice combination of … Read more
With Aunty Rata Hi there fellow trampers and welcome to the inaugural column of “Kai on the Fly”. Yep, this column is going to be a regular feature in the newsletter for the next wee while. You may be able to get rid of it if you write enough trip reports but I think I’m … Read more
As you are probably aware, the club recently purchased 3 locator beacons. At club night recently Steve Austin gave a presentation about these devices. A number of people asked questions about the use of these. There appears to be two main concerns about locator beacons. They are: That the use of locator beacons may encourage … Read more
Greetings All, Summer Trip Planning Meeting is 6:30pm Monday 2nd for 2hrs at TTC Club rooms. All welcome, please bring Maps and your ideas you may have. I am looking forward to creating a great Summer Schedule. Food supplied for the meeting. A big thank you to Craig Bellhouse for all your help as Assistant … Read more