Important: Recent WTMC helicopter evacuations and learnings

24 Jun 2022 by Anne de Ferron

In May 2022, two WTMC groups required helicopter evacuation from trips in the Ruahine Forest Park.
This post provides a brief overview of what happened and important reminders to manage emergencies and use PLBs on club trips.

Chief Guide Update: Upcoming training, winter schedule and more…

21 Apr 2022 by Anne de Ferron

[Sent to trip leaders on 21 April 2022] Kia ora, This email provides a brief update about WTMC club trips: Next week: Trip planning session for the winter/spring schedule Upcoming training courses New WTMC committee and call for Volunteers Refund policy published online Ngā mihi, nāAnne de FerronChief Guide Trip planning session for the winter/spring … Read more

Chief Guide Update: Alpine courses, damaged club gear and more

23 Mar 2022 by Anne de Ferron

[Sent to Trip Leaders on 23 March 2022] Kia ora, This email provides a brief update about WTMC club trips: AGM and electing the new Committee on 6 April. Alpine training 2022 – Snowcraft, Avalanche Awareness and Alpine Leadership Damaged/used club gear – What to do? Club first aid kit – Contents list We are … Read more

Missive from the Chief Guide: Upcoming Events

21 Jan 2022 by Anne de Ferron

Kia ora koutou, We have a few events coming up which I’d like to draw your attention to… 25-27 MarInstr (All) Remutaka FP, Bushcraft course from Catchpool. (Anne de Ferron / James Wratt), signup closes: 03 Mar 2022. Basic tramping and buschcraft skills to keep safe while on the track. Max group size of 10. … Read more

WTMC & Covid-19

28 Jun 202121 Mar 2020 by Tony Stephens

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

Tararua Experienced? Help With Safety

12 Apr 20224 Apr 2019 by Anne de Ferron

Would you like to contribute to tramper safety? MSC are looking for volunteers to join an advisory group. The Mountain Safety Council (MSC) has identified the Tararua Ranges as being one of the leading hotspots for tramping incidents. With 186 people involved in search and rescue over 7 years (2010–2017) the Tararua Forest Park is … Read more

Intro to packrafting course in Wellington region – signups open

28 Jan 2019 by Caryl Ramos

WTMC is once again organising a 2-day intro to packrafting course. The team from Packrafting New Zealand will be coming up to run the course with one day on the Hutt River and one day on the Otaki River (as weather allows). If tramping and paddling had a baby, it would be packrafting. Packrafts are … Read more

Packrafting Course – Interested?

12 Apr 20228 Jul 2018 by Anne de Ferron

I am organising a 2-day intro to packrafting course in 27-28 October 2018 and need an early indication of numbers.
If you would like to attend the course, email . If you need to know more, read on …

Co-leaders wanted!

28 Jun 202118 Mar 2018 by Caryl Ramos

Providing opportunities for our members to explore the great outdoors is the Club’s entire reason for being. To ensure those opportunities keep coming, the Club needs trip leaders! However, leading a trip does involve a bit of work, and it can sometimes be daunting for members to step up and take on a leadership role. … Read more

Wanted: Keen people prepared to work long days on steep ground

12 Apr 20226 Jun 2017 by Anne de Ferron

DOC are seeking volunteers for Stage 2 of the Rimutaka trap deployment. They installed more than 200 traps on the last trip but have another 250 to go! The plan is to improve efficiency using helicopters. The core of the deployment will cover 2 days, using helicopters on the first day to get teams to … Read more