Wellington Tramping and Mountaineering Club
enjoying the great outdoors since 1947
A massive thank you to all our members – for your support and understanding throughout a difficult year for everyone and for the club. While 2020 has been challenging in many ways, there’s also been many fantastic trips and other highlights in the year, including in the last month or so. I was fortunate enough … Read more
As we near the year’s end it’s a great time to reflect, not just on the challenges of this year but also how much there is to celebrate. I want to firstly celebrate and thank the many volunteers that make the club as great as it is. In helping get together a list of our … Read more
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
Firstly, we want to introduce your new Committee: https://wtmc.org.nz/about/committee-and-roles/ We’ve been collectively thinking and working on how best to support members at this challenging time for tramping. For Alert Level 2 we’re planning some day trips that people can get to by private car or public transport, and taking into account physical distancing of at … 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