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). *WTMC social nights are open to ... Read more
Club President Tony Stephens will talk about his off track adventures in the Hauhungatahi Wilderness Area. *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 ... Read more
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)! *WTMC social nights are open to WTMC Club members and the ... Read more
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. *WTMC social nights are open to WTMC Club members and the general public. You don’t need to book or RSVP, just turn ... Read more
Simon Rea and Bill Trompetter from Orienteering Hutt Valley will be talking about what rogaining and orienteering are and how to get involved. *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 ... Read more
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. *WTMC ... Read more
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. *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 ... Read more
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. Jenny has shared her slides from the 2023 Hypothermia talk. *WTMC social nights are open to WTMC Club members ... Read more
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. *WTMC social nights are open to WTMC Club members and the ... Read more
WTMC member Peter Jones will talk about a club trip to the Ruahine Forest Park exploring Shutes Hut and beyond. *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 ... Read more