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. *WTMC social nights are open to WTMC Club members and the general public. You don't need to book or ... Read more
Bring along your best homemade baking for a chance to win the prestigious ‘Golden Spork’! Not a baker? Come along to taste out the baking and vote in the People's Choice award! 7:00pm – Doors open. Tables will be set up for you to display your baking. 7:20pm – Tasting, judging and voting for ... Read more
Mathew Denys will talk about his solo 9 day tramp through Arthur's Pass National Park. *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. ... Read more
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. *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 ... Read more
MetService Expert Meteorologist Leigh Matheson will go over the ins and outs of severe weather forecasting. *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
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. *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 ... Read more
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