Wellington Tramping and Mountaineering Club
Enjoying the great outdoors since 1947
I’m very excited to see that the new schedule is out – and to hear about the various club trips people have been going on, and signing up for. A massive thanks to Matt Conway for getting the schedule together so quickly and virtually while also managing a range of other things as Chief Guide! … Read more
Moving back to Alert Level 2 earlier this month has presented many challenges to the club. We’ve really appreciated everyone’s understanding and flexibility as we continue to navigate our way through our COVID-19 impacted world. It’s been difficult for the club having to close or halt some things for a short period of time but … Read more
Now that COVID-19 alert level 2 has been extended in Wellington and across most of the country, we’re aware that you want to know what this means for the club. We’ve been working to keep members engaged in tramping and mountaineering. Club trips – Overnight trips won’t run at alert level 2, but we may … Read more
It’s so good to be able to tramp again and to be able to focus on the new normal as a club. Last weekend we had five overnight trips running, very exciting after months of no trips and then only day trips! I was fortunate to go on one (Aorangi Crossing) – and have also … Read more
Now that things are almost back to normal (at Level 1), there’s a lot more happening with the club and more planned. Club nights are running again. Come along Weds nights: 7-7.30pm (TTC Hall, 4 Moncrieff St) for a cup of tea and a chat. At 7.30pm there’s a presentation bound to get you inspired … Read more
President’s report May 2020 I hope you’re all staying safe and well, and are able to get out on some tracks now that we’re at Level 2. I’ve managed a few walks on my local steps, some with my pack and my trusty boots, and including a wonderful morning recently around the Zealandia Fenceline with … Read more
This is my last update as President of WTMC. As you know, I am stepping down at the AGM next week – it is time for the 2020/21 Committee to take the reins. This is also the strangest update I have written….usually these posts are all about encouraging people to get out in the hills, … Read more
This page has details about how club activities are impacted by COVID-19. As the situation changes, we will continue to make updates to this webpage and post updates on our Facebook page. Helpful links DoC’s response to COVID-19 New Zealand Mountain Safety Council – Can you go walking, tramping, trail running or hunting during COVID-19 … Read more
The WTMC Annual Report 2020 and the Financial Statement 2019-2020 are now available ahead of the AGM on Wednesday 1st April. At the AGM we will be electing a new WTMC Committee for the April 2020 – March 2021 year. The AGM will be held remotely via ‘Google Hangouts’. You will receive instructions on how … Read more
It’s almost the end of summer but hopefully we’ve got plenty of that lovely stable autumn weather to come. This is always the time of year I start to try and squeeze in all the tramping trips I planned for actual summer which never happened so I’m looking forward to a busy March in the … Read more