Wellington Tramping and Mountaineering Club
Enjoying the great outdoors since 1947
We often get questions about what it entails to be a Committee Member. This article sets out the basics, if you have any questions please get in touch with the President or anyone on the Committee. What does it involve? What does it take? Why do it? Find out more I want to help, just … Read more
Kia ora, There is a lot to cover this month! Changes on the Committee, Membership renewal, new members night, and more: WTMC December and January recap: Committee, trips and lodge updates Volunteers needed! Paua and Lodge bookings, New members night Coming up in February If you have any questions, comments or ideas please get in … Read more
Kia ora Unfortunately our Chief Guide, Monique, has had to step down from her role on the Committee. We are looking for a bit of help to keep things running in the coming months: Help with the new Trip Schedule The new schedule is due for publication in March. Jamie (Assistant Chief Guide) kindly offered … Read more
Kia ora, This article provides a brief update on club activities, including: WTMC November recap: Committee, trips and lodge updates Coming up in December If you have any questions, comments or ideas please get in touch. Ngā mihi Anne de Ferron South Saddle in the Remutaka Forest Park- MF group. (Credit: Mathew) WTMC November recap … Read more
Kia ora, This article provides a brief update on club activities, including: WTMC October recap: Committee, trips and lodge updates Coming up in November If you have any questions, comments or ideas please get in touch. Ngā mihi Anne de Ferron 100 Acres plateau & Devil’s Dining Table, Kahurangi NP, Labour Weekend – M group. … Read more
Kiwi sightings: 9Number of huts bagged: 16Number of days: 8Number of days with wet boots: also 8Distance: 117 kmElevation gain: over 6,500m – a very undulating track! A Rakiura haiku: The mud is everywhere. Bog-a-licious, soggy mud. No coffee cart here. Friday 13 October Landing in Mason Bay8km of local exploring, 2h Boarding a tiny … Read more
Kia ora, This article provides a brief update on club activities, including: WTMC September recap: Committee, trips and lodge updates Coming up in October If you have any questions, comments or ideas please get in touch. Ngā mihi Anne de Ferron WTMC September recap EM trip to Daphne Hut (left) . (Credit: Jane)Te Awa Kairangi … Read more
Kia ora, This article provides a brief update on club activities, including: WTMC August recap: Committee, trips and lodge updates Tech officer vacancy: we need you! Coming up in September If you have any questions, comments or ideas please get in touch. Ngā mihi Anne de Ferron WTMC August recap EM trip to Zekes Hut … Read more
Kia ora, This article provides a brief update on club activities, including: WTMC July recap: Committee, trips and lodge updates Get involved with the review of the Club’s constitution Coming up in August If you have any questions, comments or ideas please get in touch. Ngā mihi Anne de Ferron WTMC July recap Tutuwai and … Read more
While no incident occurred, a report identifying issues and proposed recommendations was provided by a club member to the Committee late last year, which prompted WTMC to undertake a review of how we run club alpine trips and training. The review resulted in new club policies to formalise club processes and improve safety on alpine trips.