The club is doing some research into usage of the club lodge at Whakapapa. We want people involved with the WTMC to complete a survey we are conducting. We’re interested in your views whether you have used the lodge or not… if you have used the lodge we need to find out what you think … Read more
Applications for FMC expedition scholarships are open now and close on the 15th September. We know you are an adventurous lot, so we’d like to encourage WTMC members to apply. For the first time FMC is able to offer Expedition Scholarships to adventurers of all ages, so whether you are a family, adult or veteran … Read more
We thought you might like a quick update on the WTMC trap line. The trap line is based at Upper Makaroro in the Ruahines and encloses a river valley that is home to Whio (Blue Duck). Members of the WTMC visit the trap line around once every month to empty the traps of predators and … Read more
When, in less than the blink of a cosmic eyeball from now, I am sitting in my wheelchair in my geriatric old-age, breathless, bald, wrinkled, pot-bellied, threadbare rug draped over my bony, aching knees, dribbling down my plastic bib and muttering dark imprecations to myself about the Youth of Today, my young nieces and nephews … Read more
Members’ FMC cards are on their way with the June FMC Bulletin. The FMC membership card entitles you to discount on your annual DOC hut pass and a whole host of other discounts. It will be loose in the envelope with the bulletin, so be sure to search it out and don’t accidentally chuck it in … Read more
It’s late notice I know, but I thought some WTMC-ers might be interested in this play on at the Circa Theatre this week: Everest Untold. It runs right through till Saturday, so it’s a perfect alternative activity if you are not lucky enough to be signed up to go to the Ruahines or Tongariro with the … Read more
Congratulations to Mika Verheul and her SAR colleagues from Nelson. Their amazing search and successful rescue of 2 tourists has been recognised with a SAR gold award. Mika and Hans continue to give their time to support others to be part of the wonderful experience of tramping. Full details of the award can be found … Read more
Did you know that the WTMC’s purpose is to encourage and facilitate walking, climbing, mountaineering, and skiing (see our constitution)? With the ski season approaching perhaps you need some inspiration for the latter activity? Warren Miller’s 66th feature film Chasing Shadows is showing on Friday and Sunday at the Penthouse in Brooklyn. The film will … Read more
The next FMC Bulletin and FMC membership cards should be with us in June. We know many of you will be eagerly awaiting them so you can buy those all-important annual hut passes. To make our lives easier please be sure your address is up to date with our membership officer Jane. If you have … Read more
With the change of committee we waved goodbye to Tony as newsletter editor. Tony’s done a great job over the past year, particularly in gracing the newsletter site with some of his beautiful photos. This month is my first month editing the newsletter. I’m not a photographer like Tony, so I know I can’t live … Read more