Greetings fellow trampers. The spring climbing season is upon us and I have lots of trips planned so I’m going to keep this column short and blunt. I like to think that WTMC is a friendly, welcoming, inclusive club. This is certainly the culture the committee is trying to foster. As warmer weather descends upon … Read more
Sharron Came, President We live in strange times. The warmest winter on record, a pink trip schedule and tramping for yoga – spring must be here! On Wednesday 9 October we are hosting a New Member’s Night to celebrate and welcome prospective trampers into our world. It would be great if you could spread the … Read more
Big thanks to everyone who came along to our trip planning night on 24 July, it was great to see some new faces as well as the usual suspects whom we count on to come up with great ideas for the trip schedule. It would be fantastic if the rest of you could take a … Read more
After nearly two and a half years of editing our newsletter, this one is going to be Sarah’s last. As newsletter readers you will have noticed that Sarah has used her time in charge to transform our newsletter. Her legacy will be one of faithfully producing each month an informative and entertaining mega-snapshot of our … Read more
We are a very lucky Club. Last weekend four of our life members braved a freezing southerly to patch the roof of the Club Lodge thereby fixing the lounge leak. Life members are worth their weight in gold particularly when it comes to looking after our Lodge. They are also an inspiration in terms of … Read more
Sharron Came, President We had our AGM earlier this month; thanks to everyone who attended and for all the positive feedback we received on the annual report. Congratulations also to the members joining the committee for the first time: Mike Phethean, Mike Gilbert and Debbie Buck. I know some of you have not managed to … Read more
Want to lead a trip but that little voice of doubt is putting you off? Our one-day leadership course gives you all the tools you need to lead a trip, and the confidence to get out there and give it a go. Leading lets you give back to the club – and is also much … Read more
With daylight saving ending and snow beginning in the South Island Summer has taken the hint and moved on. Check out the Winter trip schedule that Amanda is currently putting together to see what trips are coming up. It was fantastic to see a few new trip leaders come forward for the Summer schedule, hopefully … Read more
Three years ago I became chief guide, and I’m pleased to be on the verge of relinquishing this title to Mike Phethean. Not pleased because I’m sick of it or have stopped enjoyed it, but because I believe that roles need to turn over in clubs like ours to avoid institutionalism. New eyes tackle things … Read more
Sharron Came, President Those of you sitting on the edge of your seats in anticipation of reading the annual report will have to wait a little longer. Perhaps you could sign up for a tramp to pass the time. The accounts are currently with the auditor and I expect to have the report ready to … Read more