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SUMMARY:WTMC Talks: Kiwi spotting on Rakiura | Stewart Island
DESCRIPTION:[This talk has been postponed to May 8th; the social on March 13th will now feature a talk on Rogaining 101]\nWTMC president Anne will talk about an 8-day club trip along the dramatic Rakiura coastline through bush\, sand\, and mud\, and of course kiwis. \n7:00pm: doors\, gear pickup/return and tea and biscuits – say hi to a member if you’re new!\n7:30: club announcements\n7:35pm: Kiwi spotting on Rakiura\nWTMC social nights are open to WTMC Club members and the general public. You don’t need to book or RSVP\, just turn up! It’s also a great time to come along and ask questions about getting involved with the club.
URL:https://wtmc.org.nz/event/wtmc-talks-kiwi-spotting-on-rakiura-stewart-island/
LOCATION:TTC Hall\, 4 Moncrieff Street\, Wellington\, 6011
CATEGORIES:Presentation,WTMC Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240424T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240424T203000
DTSTAMP:20260604T195129
CREATED:20231117T002535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T074913Z
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SUMMARY:WTMC Talks: Off track and late night adventures in Mt Richmond Forest Park
DESCRIPTION:WTMC member Lynsey will talk about a club trip that explored an adventurous decent route from Mt Patriarch to Lower Goulter Hut Mt Richmond Forest Park. The off track bushing bashing proved challenging but ‘not too bad’. Come along to hear about their 15 hour day. \n*WTMC social nights are open to WTMC Club members and the general public. You don’t need to book or RSVP\, just turn up! It’s also a great time to come along and ask questions about getting involved with the club. \nDoors open at 7pm. From 7 – 7:30pm you can pickup and return gear for club trips and grab a cup of tea and a biscuit. From 7:30 there are always a few announcements and then we get to the main presenter of the night.
URL:https://wtmc.org.nz/event/wtmc-talks-off-track-and-late-night-adventures-in-mt-richmond-forest-park/
LOCATION:TTC Hall\, 4 Moncrieff Street\, Wellington\, 6011
CATEGORIES:Presentation,WTMC Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240313T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240313T203000
DTSTAMP:20260604T195129
CREATED:20240226T192408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T192408Z
UID:88852-1710356400-1710361800@wtmc.org.nz
SUMMARY:WTMC Social | Rogaining 101
DESCRIPTION:Come along to catch up with other club members about recent trips\, start thinking about some new ones\, and hear from guest speaker Hilary Fowler\, from Orienteering Hutt Valley\, about the Wellington rogaining scene ahead of this season’s start in April.\n\nThe talk at tonight’s social will cover:\n– What is rogaining and why is it so much fun?\n– What relevance does rogaining have to tramping?\n– Where and when are Wellington rogaines held?\n– How do I get involved?\nWe’ll also hear from Hilary about what goes into planning and mapping a rogaine.\n\n7:00pm: doors\, gear pickup/return and tea and biscuits – say hi to a member if you’re new!\n7:30: club announcements\n7:35pm: Rogaining 101\nAfterwards: pub\n\nWTMC social nights are open to WTMC Club members and the general public. You don’t need to book or RSVP\, just turn up! It’s also a great time to come along and ask questions about getting involved with the club.\n\n[This replaces the previously planned talk for tonight’s social about Kiwi Spotting on Rakiura\, which will now happen on 8 May]
URL:https://wtmc.org.nz/event/wtmc-social-rogaining-101/
LOCATION:Wellington Tramping & Mountaineering Club (WTMC)\, 4 Moncrieff Street\, Wellington\, Wellington\, 6011\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Presentation,WTMC Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240214T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240214T203000
DTSTAMP:20260604T195130
CREATED:20231121T005306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T005827Z
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SUMMARY:WTMC Talks: Memorable huts
DESCRIPTION:There are over a 1000 huts in Aotearoa New Zealand\, but some stick in our memories more than others: maybe it’s the view\, or the trek to get there or because there’s something special about the hut or perhaps because something special happened there. Come along and hear members talk about some of their most memorable huts – you may be inspired to go out create you own memories. \n*WTMC social nights are open to WTMC Club members and the general public. You don’t need to book or RSVP\, just turn up! It’s also a great time to come along and ask questions about getting involved with the club. \nDoors open at 7pm. From 7 – 7:30pm you can pickup and return gear for club trips and grab a cup of tea and a biscuit. From 7:30 there are always a few announcements and then we get to the main presenter of the night.
URL:https://wtmc.org.nz/event/79886/
LOCATION:TTC Hall\, 4 Moncrieff Street\, Wellington\, 6011
CATEGORIES:Presentation,WTMC Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240131T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240131T203000
DTSTAMP:20260604T195130
CREATED:20240121T195758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240121T195758Z
UID:84147-1706727600-1706733000@wtmc.org.nz
SUMMARY:WTMC Talks: How and why to make Plan Bs
DESCRIPTION:WTMC Club member Emily will talk about some unexpected adventures that arose when initial plans fell through (thanks to weather\, big rivers\, transport kerfuffles\, unexpected snows) and she ended up on plan B\, C and D… \n*WTMC social nights are open to WTMC Club members and the general public. You don’t need to book or RSVP\, just turn up! It’s also a great time to come along and ask questions about getting involved with the club. \nDoors open at 7pm. From 7 – 7:30pm you can pickup and return gear for club trips and grab a cup of tea and a biscuit. From 7:30 there are always a few announcements and then we get to the main presenter of the night.
URL:https://wtmc.org.nz/event/wtmc-talks-how-and-why-to-make-plan-bs/
LOCATION:TTC Hall\, 4 Moncrieff Street\, Wellington\, 6011
CATEGORIES:Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240117T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240117T203000
DTSTAMP:20260604T195130
CREATED:20231117T001348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T002931Z
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SUMMARY:WTMC Talks: Through Hiking The Pacific Northwest Trail
DESCRIPTION:Ever daydreamed about tramping for months on a long trail like the Te Araroa? WTMC member Kate will talk about her experience completing the Pacific Northwest Trail in the US\, a 2000km journey over 2.5 months. Come along for inspiration for your 2023 adventures\, tips for planning your own long hike\, insight into TA hikers you encounter\, or a maybe renewed appreciation for weekend tramps. \n*WTMC social nights are open to WTMC Club members and the general public. You don’t need to book or RSVP\, just turn up! It’s also a great time to come along and ask questions about getting involved with the club. \nDoors open at 7pm. From 7 – 7:30pm you can pickup and return gear for club trips and grab a cup of tea and a biscuit. From 7:30 there are always a few announcements and then we get to the main presenter of the night.
URL:https://wtmc.org.nz/event/wtmc-talks-through-hiking-the-pacific-northwest-trail/
LOCATION:TTC Hall\, 4 Moncrieff Street\, Wellington\, 6011
CATEGORIES:Presentation,WTMC Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231213T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231213T203000
DTSTAMP:20260604T195130
CREATED:20230921T195509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T195509Z
UID:76224-1702494000-1702499400@wtmc.org.nz
SUMMARY:WTMC Talks: Karamea to the Cobb; 12 days in Kahurangi NP
DESCRIPTION:WTMC member Regan McGillicuddy will talk about his 12 day solo trip though our 2nd largest National Park\, visiting 24 huts. \n*WTMC social nights are open to WTMC Club members and the general public. You don’t need to book or RSVP\, just turn up! It’s also a great time to come along and ask questions about getting involved with the club. \nDoors open at 7pm. From 7 – 7:30pm you can pickup and return gear for club trips and grab a cup of tea and a biscuit. From 7:30 there are always a few announcements and then we get to the main presenter of the night.
URL:https://wtmc.org.nz/event/wtmc-talks-karamea-to-the-cobb-12-days-in-kahurangi-np/
LOCATION:TTC Hall\, 4 Moncrieff Street\, Wellington\, 6011
CATEGORIES:Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231122T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231122T203000
DTSTAMP:20260604T195130
CREATED:20230916T192733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231124T185536Z
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SUMMARY:WTMC Talks: Being a respectful manuhiri (visitor) and gaining confidence in the ngahere (bush)
DESCRIPTION:Elizabeth will talk about gaining confidence with tramping through a WTMC club trip to Cobb Valley. She’ll also discuss how we can as tauiwi and Pākehā be considerate manuhiri\, and suggestions on what we can do to be more respectful of the land and mana whenua on our tramping trips. \nView the slides from this talk. \n*WTMC social nights are open to WTMC Club members and the general public. You don’t need to book or RSVP\, just turn up! It’s also a great time to come along and ask questions about getting involved with the club. \nDoors open at 7pm. From 7 – 7:30pm you can pickup and return gear for club trips and grab a cup of tea and a biscuit. From 7:30 there are always a few announcements and then we get to the main presenter of the night.
URL:https://wtmc.org.nz/event/wtmc-talks-being-a-respectful-manuhiri-visitor-and-gaining-confidence-in-the-ngahere-bush/
LOCATION:TTC Hall\, 4 Moncrieff Street\, Wellington\, 6011
CATEGORIES:Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231108T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231108T203000
DTSTAMP:20260604T195130
CREATED:20230924T021909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230924T021909Z
UID:76338-1699470000-1699475400@wtmc.org.nz
SUMMARY:WTMC Talks: Skiing to the South Pole\, Following Amundsen’s route up the Axel Heiberg Glacier
DESCRIPTION:WTMC member Bob Maxwell will talk about his ski expedition to the South Pole in a team of four. Bob skied for 35 days\, a total of 650km up the Axel Heiberg glacier following Roald Amundsen’s route to the South Pole. He has previously skied from the Ronne Ice Shelf skiing for 40 days and a total of 915km to the South pole. \nBob worked in the outdoor education industry for the majority of his working career\, including 10 years at Outward Bound. In 2018 he was the 25th New Zealander to climb the North face of Mount Everest during his completion of the seven summits\, climbing the highest mountain on every continent. Bob was involved in five expeditions in Antarctica as well as completing a Post Graduate Certificate in Antarctic Studies at Canterbury University. Bob also has a Doctorate focused on motivating unemployed youth\, using outdoor education. \n*WTMC social nights are open to WTMC Club members and the general public. You don’t need to book or RSVP\, just turn up! It’s also a great time to come along and ask questions about getting involved with the club. \nDoors open at 7pm. From 7 – 7:30pm you can pickup and return gear for club trips and grab a cup of tea and a biscuit. From 7:30 there are always a few announcements and then we get to the main presenter of the night.
URL:https://wtmc.org.nz/event/wtmc-talks-skiing-to-the-south-pole-following-amundsens-route-up-the-axel-heiberg-glacier/
LOCATION:TTC Hall\, 4 Moncrieff Street\, Wellington\, 6011
CATEGORIES:Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231025T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231025T203000
DTSTAMP:20260604T195130
CREATED:20230916T194530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230916T194530Z
UID:75936-1698260400-1698265800@wtmc.org.nz
SUMMARY:WTMC Talks: Learn about the Rescue Coordination Centre New Zealand
DESCRIPTION:The Rescue Coordination Centre New Zealand (RCCNZ) is responsible for coordinating land-based missions arising from someone activating a distress beacon (as well as all major maritime and aviation search and rescue missions within New Zealand’s search and rescue region). Staff from RCCNZ will be coming along to talk about how and what the RCCNZ does. \n*WTMC social nights are open to WTMC Club members and the general public. You don’t need to book or RSVP\, just turn up! It’s also a great time to come along and ask questions about getting involved with the club. \nDoors open at 7pm. From 7 – 7:30pm you can pickup and return gear for club trips and grab a cup of tea and a biscuit. From 7:30 there are always a few announcements and then we get to the main presenter of the night.
URL:https://wtmc.org.nz/event/wtmc-talks-learn-about-the-rescue-coordination-centre-new-zealand/
LOCATION:TTC Hall\, 4 Moncrieff Street\, Wellington\, 6011
CATEGORIES:Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231011T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231011T203000
DTSTAMP:20260604T195130
CREATED:20230730T021957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230730T021957Z
UID:72801-1697050800-1697056200@wtmc.org.nz
SUMMARY:WTMC talks: Two trips to Whanganui National Park
DESCRIPTION:WTMC member Tash will talk about two different club trips to the Whanganui National Park. \n*WTMC social nights are open to WTMC Club members and the general public. You don’t need to book or RSVP\, just turn up! It’s also a great time to come along and ask questions about getting involved with the club. \nDoors open at 7pm. From 7 – 7:30pm you can pickup and return gear for club trips and grab a cup of tea and a biscuit. From 7:30 there are always a few announcements and then we get to the main presenter of the night.
URL:https://wtmc.org.nz/event/wtmc-talks-two-trips-to-whanganui-national-park/
LOCATION:TTC Hall\, 4 Moncrieff Street\, Wellington\, 6011
CATEGORIES:Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230927T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230927T203000
DTSTAMP:20260604T195130
CREATED:20230724T060110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230724T060343Z
UID:72284-1695841200-1695846600@wtmc.org.nz
SUMMARY:WTMC Talk: Mount Taranaki
DESCRIPTION:WTMC member Peter Jones will talk about a WTMC trip to Mount Taranaki\, including a sunset and sunrise from Syme hut\, and respecting the tikanga of not standing on the highest summit.\n\n\n*WTMC social nights are open to WTMC Club members and the general public. You don’t need to book or RSVP\, just turn up! It’s also a great time to come along and ask questions about getting involved with the club.\n\nDoors open at 7pm. From 7 – 7:30pm you can pickup and return gear for club trips and grab a cup of tea and a biscuit. From 7:30 there are always a few announcements and then we get to the main presenter of the night.
URL:https://wtmc.org.nz/event/wtmc-talk-taranaki-summit/
LOCATION:TTC Hall\, 4 Moncrieff Street\, Wellington\, 6011
CATEGORIES:Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230816T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230816T203000
DTSTAMP:20260604T195130
CREATED:20230625T200757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230625T200757Z
UID:70369-1692212400-1692217800@wtmc.org.nz
SUMMARY:WTMC talks: Garden of Eden via the Great Unknown
DESCRIPTION:WTMC members Caryl and Mike will talk about their summer adventures to the Garden of Eden via the Great Unknown. \n*WTMC social nights are open to WTMC Club members and the general public. You don’t need to book or RSVP\, just turn up! It’s also a great time to come along and ask questions about getting involved with the club. \nDoors open at 7pm. From 7 – 7:30pm you can pickup and return gear for club trips and grab a cup of tea and a biscuit. From 7:30 there are always a few announcements and then we get to the main presenter of the night.
URL:https://wtmc.org.nz/event/wtmc-talks-garden-of-eden-via-the-great-unknown/
LOCATION:TTC Hall\, 4 Moncrieff Street\, Wellington\, 6011
CATEGORIES:Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230802T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230802T203000
DTSTAMP:20260604T195130
CREATED:20230626T193435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230626T193435Z
UID:70482-1691002800-1691008200@wtmc.org.nz
SUMMARY:WTMC talks: A visit to the bottom of Te Waipounamu in search of Westies hut and beyond
DESCRIPTION:WTMC members Sarah and Jamie will talk about their adventures at the bottom of the South Island\, visiting the infamous remote Westies Hut and a few other adventures.\n\n*WTMC social nights are open to WTMC Club members and the general public. You don’t need to book or RSVP\, just turn up! It’s also a great time to come along and ask questions about getting involved with the club.\n\nDoors open at 7pm. From 7 – 7:30pm you can pickup and return gear for club trips and grab a cup of tea and a biscuit. From 7:30 there are always a few announcements and then we get to the main presenter of the night.
URL:https://wtmc.org.nz/event/wtmc-talks-a-visit-to-the-bottom-of-te-waipounamu-in-search-of-westies-hut-and-beyond/
LOCATION:TTC Hall\, 4 Moncrieff Street\, Wellington\, 6011
CATEGORIES:Presentation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230719T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230719T203000
DTSTAMP:20260604T195130
CREATED:20230605T170613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230605T170613Z
UID:69027-1689793200-1689798600@wtmc.org.nz
SUMMARY:WTMC Talks: Labour weekend Shutes and Around Tramp
DESCRIPTION:WTMC member Peter Jones will talk about a club trip to the Ruahine Forest Park exploring Shutes Hut and beyond. \n*WTMC social nights are open to WTMC Club members and the general public. You don’t need to book or RSVP\, just turn up! It’s also a great time to come along and ask questions about getting involved with the club. \nDoors open at 7pm. From 7 – 7:30pm you can pickup and return gear for club trips and grab a cup of tea and a biscuit. From 7:30 there are always a few announcements and then we get to the main presenter of the night.
URL:https://wtmc.org.nz/event/wtmc-talks-labour-weekend-shutes-and-around-tramp/
LOCATION:TTC Hall\, 4 Moncrieff Street\, Wellington\, 6011
CATEGORIES:Presentation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230705T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230705T203000
DTSTAMP:20260604T195130
CREATED:20230625T051241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230625T051241Z
UID:70320-1688583600-1688589000@wtmc.org.nz
SUMMARY:WTMC Talks: A nearly solo weekend SK Tararua traverse
DESCRIPTION:WTMC member Megan Sety will talk about her successful (nearly) solo traverse North to South of the Tararua mountain range known as a SK (Schormann – Kaitoke) traverse via the main range. The traverse gains some 6800 metre of elevation over roughly 80 km. \n*WTMC social nights are open to WTMC Club members and the general public. You don’t need to book or RSVP\, just turn up! It’s also a great time to come along and ask questions about getting involved with the club. \nDoors open at 7pm. From 7 – 7:30pm you can pickup and return gear for club trips and grab a cup of tea and a biscuit. From 7:30 there are always a few announcements and then we get to the main presenter of the night.
URL:https://wtmc.org.nz/event/wtmc-talks-a-nearly-solo-weekend-sk-tararua-traverse/
LOCATION:TTC Hall\, 4 Moncrieff Street\, Wellington\, 6011
CATEGORIES:Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230621T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230621T203000
DTSTAMP:20260604T195130
CREATED:20230412T194748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230730T024554Z
UID:65856-1687374000-1687379400@wtmc.org.nz
SUMMARY:WTMC Talks: Hypothermia – know your facts
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Jenny Visser\, a lecturer in wilderness and expedition medicine as well as travel medicine at the University of Otago\, will talk about hypothermia\, specific to tramping and mountaineering including signs\, symptoms and what to do.\n\nJenny has shared her slides from the 2023 Hypothermia talk.\n\n*WTMC social nights are open to WTMC Club members and the general public. You don’t need to book or RSVP\, just turn up! It’s also a great time to come along and ask questions about getting involved with the club. \nDoors open at 7pm. From 7 – 7:30pm you can pickup and return gear for club trips and grab a cup of tea and a biscuit. From 7:30 there are always a few announcements and then we get to the main presenter of the night.
URL:https://wtmc.org.nz/event/wtmc-talks-hypothermia-know-your-facts-2/
LOCATION:TTC Hall\, 4 Moncrieff Street\, Wellington\, 6011
CATEGORIES:Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230607T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230607T203000
DTSTAMP:20260604T195130
CREATED:20230412T192526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T192526Z
UID:65851-1686164400-1686169800@wtmc.org.nz
SUMMARY:WTMC Talks: Boo Boo Hut and Beyond - A 9-day traverse of the Toaroha and Diedrichs Ranges on the West Coast
DESCRIPTION:WTMC member Emily Shrosbree will talk about a 9 day tramping trip with fellow WTMC members exploring the challenging and remote huts of the West Coast. \n*WTMC social nights are open to WTMC Club members and the general public. You don’t need to book or RSVP\, just turn up! It’s also a great time to come along and ask questions about getting involved with the club. \nDoors open at 7pm. From 7 – 7:30pm you can pickup and return gear for club trips and grab a cup of tea and a biscuit. From 7:30 there are always a few announcements and then we get to the main presenter of the night.
URL:https://wtmc.org.nz/event/wtmc-talks-boo-boo-hut-and-beyond-a-9-day-traverse-of-the-toaroha-and-diedrichs-ranges-on-the-west-coast/
LOCATION:TTC Hall\, 4 Moncrieff Street\, Wellington\, 6011
CATEGORIES:Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230510T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230510T203000
DTSTAMP:20260604T195130
CREATED:20230412T194308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T194308Z
UID:65854-1683745200-1683750600@wtmc.org.nz
SUMMARY:WTMC Talks: Adventures of newbie at WTMC
DESCRIPTION:New WTMC member Debbie Mellor will share her experiences about going on some of her first trips with the club including trips to Mt Matthews in the Remutaka Forest Park\, Angelus Hut in Nelson Lakes and the Kepler Track. Hear about her trips and how to prepare for your first trips with the club. \n*WTMC social nights are open to WTMC Club members and the general public. You don’t need to book or RSVP\, just turn up! It’s also a great time to come along and ask questions about getting involved with the club. \nDoors open at 7pm. From 7 – 7:30pm you can pickup and return gear for club trips and grab a cup of tea and a biscuit. From 7:30 there are always a few announcements and then we get to the main presenter of the night.
URL:https://wtmc.org.nz/event/wtmc-talks-adventures-of-newbie-at-wtmc/
LOCATION:TTC Hall\, 4 Moncrieff Street\, Wellington\, 6011
CATEGORIES:Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230329T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230329T203000
DTSTAMP:20260604T195130
CREATED:20230212T183014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230212T183014Z
UID:63116-1680116400-1680121800@wtmc.org.nz
SUMMARY:WTMC Talks: All about orienteering and rogaining
DESCRIPTION:Simon Rea and Bill Trompetter from Orienteering Hutt Valley will be talking about what rogaining and orienteering are and how to get involved. \n*WTMC social nights are open to WTMC Club members and the general public. You don’t need to book or RSVP\, just turn up! It’s also a great time to come along and ask questions about getting involved with the club. \nDoors open at 7pm. From 7 – 7:30pm you can pickup and return gear from club trips and grab a cup of tea and a biscuit. From 7:30 there are always a few announcements and then we get to the main presenter of the night.
URL:https://wtmc.org.nz/event/wtmc-talks-all-about-orienteering-and-rogaining/
LOCATION:TTC Hall\, 4 Moncrieff Street\, Wellington\, 6011
CATEGORIES:Presentation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230315T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230315T203000
DTSTAMP:20260604T195130
CREATED:20221213T183935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T183858Z
UID:61795-1678906800-1678912200@wtmc.org.nz
SUMMARY:WTMC Talks: How to get into rock climbing
DESCRIPTION:Sam Brown\, from the NZ Alpine Club (NZAC) Wellington section will give an overview of how to get into rock climbing\, including options for courses\, indoor practice and upcoming outdoor NZAC climbing trips. \n*WTMC social nights are open to WTMC Club members and the general public. You don’t need to book or RSVP\, just turn up! It’s also a great time to come along and ask questions about getting involved with the club. \nDoors open at 7pm. From 7 – 7:30pm you can pickup and return gear from club trips and grab a cup of tea and a biscuit.\n\nFrom 7:30 there are always a few announcements and then we get to the main presenter of the night.
URL:https://wtmc.org.nz/event/wtmc-talks-how-to-get-into-rock-climbing/
LOCATION:TTC Hall\, 4 Moncrieff Street\, Wellington\, 6011
CATEGORIES:Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230201T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230201T203000
DTSTAMP:20260604T195130
CREATED:20220920T191643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230129T191607Z
UID:55607-1675278000-1675283400@wtmc.org.nz
SUMMARY:WTMC Talks: Māori Whakaaro and Tikanga
DESCRIPTION:Everard Halbert (Rongowhakaata\, Te Arawa) is offering a short kōrero or discussion on Māori whakaaro and tikanga (Māori thoughts and ways of doing things) that might be relevant to tramping. There will be a Q&A session at the end\, so bring your pātai (questions)! \n*WTMC social nights are open to WTMC Club members and the general public. You don’t need to book or RSVP\, just turn up! It’s also a great time to come along and ask questions about getting involved with the club. \nDoors open at 7pm. From 7 – 7:30pm you can pickup and return gear from club trips and grab a cup of tea and a biscuit. From 7:30 there are always a few announcements and then we get to the main presenter of the night.
URL:https://wtmc.org.nz/event/maori-whakaaro-and-tikanga/
LOCATION:TTC Hall\, 4 Moncrieff Street\, Wellington\, 6011
CATEGORIES:Presentation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230118T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230118T203000
DTSTAMP:20260604T195130
CREATED:20230117T054432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T054720Z
UID:62444-1674068400-1674073800@wtmc.org.nz
SUMMARY:WTMC Talks: Adventures in the Hauhungatahi Wilderness Area
DESCRIPTION:Club President Tony Stephens will talk about his off track adventures in the Hauhungatahi Wilderness Area. \n*WTMC social nights are open to WTMC Club members and the general public. You don’t need to book or RSVP\, just turn up! It’s also a great time to come along and ask questions about getting involved with the club. \nDoors open at 7pm. From 7 – 7:30pm you can pickup and return gear from club trips and grab a cup of tea and a biscuit. \nFrom 7:30 there are always a few announcements and then we get to the main presenter of the night. \n  \nPhotocredit: Michal Klajban on Wikipedia
URL:https://wtmc.org.nz/event/adventures-in-the/
LOCATION:TTC Hall\, 4 Moncrieff Street\, Wellington\, 6011
CATEGORIES:Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221214T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221214T203000
DTSTAMP:20260604T195130
CREATED:20221016T223338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221016T223517Z
UID:57290-1671044400-1671049800@wtmc.org.nz
SUMMARY:WTMC Talks: The ultimate Kiwi viewing adventure- NW Circuit of Rakiura National Park
DESCRIPTION:WTMC member Angus Middleton will talk about his dream Kiwi backcountry hike doing the full 12 day solo NW Circuit of Rakiura/Stewart Island climbing the highest peaks for stunning sunrises\, sleeping to the sounds of Kiwis\, his most southern beach swim (photo)\, and avoiding the infamous mud (mostly). \n  \n*WTMC social nights are open to WTMC Club members and the general public. You don’t need to book or RSVP\, just turn up! It’s also a great time to come along and ask questions about getting involved with the club. \nDoors open at 7pm. From 7 – 7:30pm you can pickup and return gear from club trips and grab a cup of tea and a biscuit.\n\nFrom 7:30 there are always a few announcements and then we get to the main presenter of the night.
URL:https://wtmc.org.nz/event/wtmc-talks-the-ultimate-kiwi-viewing-adventure-nw-circuit-of-rakiura-national-park/
LOCATION:TTC Hall\, 4 Moncrieff Street\, Wellington\, 6011
CATEGORIES:Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221116T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221116T203000
DTSTAMP:20260604T195130
CREATED:20220623T133447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T013933Z
UID:52845-1668625200-1668630600@wtmc.org.nz
SUMMARY:WTMC Talks: A Traverse of the Peel and Lockett ranges
DESCRIPTION:Club member Tereza Bublikova will talk about a club trip that completed an impromptu traverse of the Peel and Lockett ranges in Kahurangi National Park. \n*WTMC social nights are open to WTMC Club members and the general public. You don’t need to book or RSVP\, just turn up! It’s also a great time to come along and ask questions about getting involved with the club. \n\nDoors open at 7pm. From 7 – 7:30pm you can pickup and return gear from club trips and grab a cup of tea and a biscuit.\n\nFrom 7:30 there are always a few announcements and then we get to the main presenter of the night.
URL:https://wtmc.org.nz/event/wtmc-talks-a-traverse-of-the-peel-and-lockett-ranges/
LOCATION:TTC Hall\, 4 Moncrieff Street\, Wellington\, 6011
CATEGORIES:Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221102T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221102T203000
DTSTAMP:20260604T195130
CREATED:20221026T065844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221026T065844Z
UID:60385-1667415600-1667421000@wtmc.org.nz
SUMMARY:WTMC talks: Severe weather forecasting with MetService
DESCRIPTION:MetService Expert Meteorologist Leigh Matheson will go over the ins and outs of severe weather forecasting. \n*WTMC social nights are open to WTMC Club members and the general public. You don’t need to book or RSVP\, just turn up! It’s also a great time to come along and ask questions about getting involved with the club. \nDoors open at 7pm. From 7 – 7:30pm you can pickup and return gear from club trips and grab a cup of tea and a biscuit.\n\nFrom 7:30 there are always a few announcements and then we get to the main presenter of the night.
URL:https://wtmc.org.nz/event/wtmc-talks-severe-weather-forecasting-with-metservice/
LOCATION:TTC Hall\, 4 Moncrieff Street\, Wellington\, 6011
CATEGORIES:Presentation,WTMC Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221019T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221019T203000
DTSTAMP:20260604T195130
CREATED:20220824T094647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220824T094647Z
UID:54698-1666206000-1666211400@wtmc.org.nz
SUMMARY:WTMC Talks: Eventful circuits of Nelson Lakes National Park
DESCRIPTION:Jonty Crane will talk about a couple of memorable circuits of Nelson Lakes National Park\, which included lightning storms\, four different routes to Angelus Hut\, injury\, lockdowns\, and stunning scenery. \n*WTMC social nights are open to WTMC Club members and the general public. You don’t need to book or RSVP\, just turn up! It’s also a great time to come along and ask questions about getting involved with the club. \nDoors open at 7pm. From 7 – 7:30pm you can pickup and return gear from club trips and grab a cup of tea and a biscuit.\n\nFrom 7:30 there are always a few announcements and then we get to the main presenter of the night.
URL:https://wtmc.org.nz/event/wtmc-talks-eventful-circuits-of-nelson-lakes-national-park/
LOCATION:TTC Hall\, 4 Moncrieff Street\, Wellington\, 6011
CATEGORIES:Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220921T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220921T203000
DTSTAMP:20260604T195130
CREATED:20220629T175532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220629T175532Z
UID:53137-1663786800-1663792200@wtmc.org.nz
SUMMARY:WTMC Talks: Arthur's Pass National Park - 9 days of adventure and misadventure
DESCRIPTION:Mathew Denys will talk about his solo 9 day tramp through Arthur’s Pass National Park. \n*WTMC social nights are open to WTMC Club members and the general public. You don’t need to book or RSVP\, just turn up! It’s also a great time to come along and ask questions about getting involved with the club.\n\nDoors open at 7pm. From 7 – 7:30pm you can pickup and return gear from club trips and grab a cup of tea and a biscuit.\n\nFrom 7:30 there are always a few announcements and then we get to the main presenter of the night.
URL:https://wtmc.org.nz/event/wtmc-talks-arthurs-pass-national-park-9-days-of-adventure-and-misadventure/
LOCATION:TTC Hall\, 4 Moncrieff Street\, Wellington\, 6011
CATEGORIES:Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220824T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220824T203000
DTSTAMP:20260604T195130
CREATED:20220608T045748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220608T045748Z
UID:52385-1661367600-1661373000@wtmc.org.nz
SUMMARY:WTMC Bake Off
DESCRIPTION:Bring along your best homemade baking for a chance to win the prestigious ‘Golden Spork’!\nNot a baker? Come along to taste out the baking and vote in the People’s Choice award! \n  \n7:00pm – Doors open. Tables will be set up for you to display your baking. \n7:20pm – Tasting\, judging and voting for People’s Choice starts. Everyone attending can try as many entries as they wish\, subject to availability and stomach space. \n7:50pm – Judges announce the winners\, including People’s Choice. \n8:00pm – Tidy up – volunteers needed to pack tables away and sweep up the inevitable crumbs. \n  \nRules:\n\nJudges’ decisions are final.\nEntries must be homemade and fit into one of the four categories below.\nPlease label your entries if they meet any specific dietary needs eg gluten free\, vegan.\nParticipants are responsible for taking all remaining baking and containers away.\nWe take no responsibility for any overconsumption of sugar at this event.\n\nCategories:\n\n‘Get me up that hill’ – High energy snacks that you can carry with you on a tramp and eat on the track. Entries to this category need to be pocket-sized and practical snacks you can make at home before you head out on a trip.\nHut-friendly desserts – What homemade sweet treat do you like to round off a good day in the hills with? This category includes anything you think you can make mid-tramp\, with what you have carried into a hut. Billy-baked cakes\, carefully carried and constructed pavlovas\, and creek-chilled cheesecake would all fit the bill.\n‘Post-tramp treats’ – What do you dream about eating when you finish a hard trip? What’s your go-to recovery eating recipe? This category is for anything and everything that you can make at home to reward yourself post-tramp – the more decadent or nourishing the better!\nTararua biscuits – Your take on this tramping staple. Key features are high energy\, indestructible and versatile enough to be eaten on-tramp for breakfast\, lunch or dinner (or all three!). Check out the TTC website for more detail on what makes a good Tararua biscuit.\n\nPrinted copies of the latest WTMC Cookbook will also be on sale on the night. \nHappy baking!
URL:https://wtmc.org.nz/event/wtmc-bake-off-2/
LOCATION:TTC Hall\, 4 Moncrieff Street\, Wellington\, 6011
CATEGORIES:Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220727T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220727T203000
DTSTAMP:20260604T195130
CREATED:20220602T093817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220602T095710Z
UID:52203-1658948400-1658953800@wtmc.org.nz
SUMMARY:WTMC Talks: Hypothermia - know your facts
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Jenny Visser\, a lecturer in wilderness and expedition medicine as well as travel medicine at the University of Otago\, will talk about hypothermia\, specific to tramping and mountaineering including signs\, symptoms and what to do.\n\n*WTMC social nights are open to WTMC Club members and the general public. You don’t need to book or RSVP\, just turn up! It’s also a great time to come along and ask questions about getting involved with the club.\n\nDoors open at 7pm. From 7 – 7:30pm you can pickup and return gear from club trips and grab a cup of tea and a biscuit.\n\n\nFrom 7:30 there are always a few announcements and then we get to the main presenter of the night.
URL:https://wtmc.org.nz/event/wtmc-talks-hypothermia-know-your-facts/
LOCATION:TTC Hall\, 4 Moncrieff Street\, Wellington\, 6011
CATEGORIES:Presentation
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