Wellington Tramping and Mountaineering Club

WTMC Committee Meeting
2020-03-04 17:45 - 18:45, 2020-06-03 17:45 - 18:45, 2020-07-01 17:45 - 18:45 (Pacific/Auckland) | TTC Hall – WTMC Gear room, 4 Moncrieff Street, Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
The WTMC Committee meet on the first Wednesday of the month.
Please contact president@wtmc.org.nz in advance if you wish to attend.

Jam Hut, Hornby Bivvy and off track in post-earthquake Kaikoura Mountain Ranges - Tony Gazley
2020-03-04 19:00 | Google Hangouts, 4 Moncrieff Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand

WTMC Lodge Leader training
2020-03-11 17:45 - 18:45 | TTC Hall – WTMC Gear room, 4 Moncrieff Street, Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
If you are interested in being able to operate the WTMC lodge or need a refresher on the workings of the lodge then this is for you.
These sessions are open to WTMC members who are interested in being able to operate the lodge or need a refresher on the workings.
Find this session in the club gear room – access through the side door down the path to the right of the building.
Please email lodgeconvenor@wtmc.org.nz if you want to attend.

Building a new mountain bike park - Rivenrock
2020-03-11 19:00 | Google Hangouts, 4 Moncrieff Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand

Bushcraft preparation
2020-03-18 17:30 - 19:00 | TTC Hall – WTMC Gear room, 4 Moncrieff Street, Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

A tale of two very different trips to the Dragons Teeth - Aimee Paterson & Andrew Bichan
2020-03-18 19:00 | Google Hangouts, 4 Moncrieff Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand

CANCELLED - Lodge subcommittee monthly meeting
2020-03-25 17:30 - 18:45 | TTC Hall – WTMC Gear room, 4 Moncrieff Street, Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
***Lodge sub-committee meetings, Wednesday social nights and club trips are cancelled until further notice. Please see our website for more details: https://wtmc.org.nz/president/wtmc-covid-19/
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The WTMC Lodge subcommittee meets monthly on the last Wednesday of the month.
Meeting are held in the gear room. Entrance is by the side door of the TTC Hall.
If you are interested attending, please contact the Lodge Convenor first at lodgeconvenor@gmail.com.

CANCELLED - Tips on how to lead your first trip – what not to do and what to do – Natasha Harris
2020-03-25 19:00 | Google Hangouts, 4 Moncrieff Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand
Given recent government announcements, we have made the decision to cancel Wednesday social nights and club trips until further notice. Please see our website for more details.

WTMC Annual General Meeting
2020-04-01 19:30 - 20:30 | Google Hangouts, 4 Moncrieff Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand
At the AGM we will be electing a new WTMC Committee for the April 2020 – March 2021 year.
The AGM will be held remotely via ‘Google Hangouts’. You will receive instructions on how to join us via email on Monday 30th March. If you do not receive these and would like to join us please contact president@wtmc.org.nz
The AGM will start 7:30pm.
WTMC Annual Report 2020 DRAFT.docx and WTMC Financial Report 19-20_v1 DRAFT now available.
Agenda:
Chair: Emily Shrosbree (President)
Minutes: Heather Garven (Secretary)

Apologies. Please send these in advance to secretary@wtmc.org.nz
Minutes from 2019 AGM
Presentation of the 2019/20 Annual Report and Financial Statement
Election of officers for the 20/21 Committee year (see below for nominations)
General business.

The roles and nominations to date are:

President – Maj-Britt Engelhardt
Vice President – Tony Stephens
Treasurer – Graeme Hearfield
Chief Guide – Matt Conway
Assistant Chief Guide – Vacant
Transport Officer – Fiona Millington
Membership Officer – Jane Latchem
Webmaster (aka Web President) – Juan Rada-Vilela
Newsletter Editor – Natasha Harris
Secretary – Marie Henderson
Promotions Officer – Aimee Paterson
Communications Officer – Vacant
Social Convenor – Byron Camp
Lodge Convenor – Brian Goodwin
General Committee – Tracey Avolio

See this newsletter post for additional info.

CANCELLED - Trip planning for the Winter 2020 schedule
2020-04-08 17:30 - 19:00 | TTC Hall – WTMC Gear room, 4 Moncrieff Street, Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
***Trip planning, Wednesday social nights and club trips are cancelled until further notice. Please see our website for more details: https://wtmc.org.nz/president/wtmc-covid-19/
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We need your ideas for the Winter schedule, which runs from June to September 2020. Come along to the Gear Room with your ideas for trips. If you are new to trip planning, this is a good way to learn from others. Free pizza to keep you going.

CANCELLED Kaimanawa Kaweka Traverse - Ian Harrison & Emily Shrosbree
2020-04-08 19:00 | Google Hangouts, 4 Moncrieff Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand

HAPPENING via Google Hangouts - Winter Wonderland - alpine trips with the WTMC - Henry Fisher
2020-04-15 19:30 - 20:00 | Google Hangouts, 4 Moncrieff Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand
Please join us this Wednesday 15 April at 7:30pm for the first of our virtual club talks: “Winter Wonderland: Alpine Trips with the WTMC” with Henry Fisher.

Henry will talk about what sort of alpine trips the club usually runs, what we might get up to this year, how you can get involved, and how to gain some / improve your alpine movement skills. This talk will be a bit more ‘chatty’ than usual, and will include a good description of the WTMC Snowcraft course content, gear you might want to think about getting, and so on. So, join us online with your ears, eyes, questions and enthusiasm – see you there!!

You can attend the talk remotely via ‘Google Hangouts’. This means you can join from your computer, your smartphone or even from your less smart phone. Computer or smartphone are best. Instructions for how to join the talk are set out below.

How to join:

From your computer:

Follow this link from 7:25pm on Wednesday -> meet.google.com/tmc-isgw-pjc

You may be prompted to allow your microphone and camera to be used.

Then click ‘Ask to join’

From your smartphone:

Follow this link from 7:20pm on Wednesday -> meet.google.com/tmc-isgw-pjc

You may be prompted to download an app called ‘Hangouts Meet by Google’.

You may be prompted to allow your microphone and camera to be used.

Then press ‘Ask to join’.

From your less smart phone:

If you need to join by phone, call this number and enter the PIN when prompted.

‪+64 4-889 5140‬ PIN: ‪302 210 290‬#

How the talk will work:

Please mute your microphone when you join the call. Our Social Convenor Byron will introduce the talk and describe how the talk will run.
If you would like to speak during the talk itself, you can use the chat function (you can see this by clicking the chat icon in the top right of your screen) or Henry or Byron may invite you to unmute and speak.

If you are having trouble joining try the following:

Try an alternative web browser or an alternative device.
If you are really struggling, then Juan (WTMC Webmaster aka Web President) has kindly agreed to be available via webmaster@wtmc.org.nz or on 022 198 2320 from 7:25pm.

BYO Tea and biscuits and Emily must wear her climbing helmet again.

See you Wednesday!

CANCELLED - WTMC Lodge Leader training
2020-04-22 17:45 - 18:45 | TTC Hall – WTMC Gear room, 4 Moncrieff Street, Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
***This event, Wednesday social nights and club trips are cancelled until further notice. Please see our website for more details: https://wtmc.org.nz/president/wtmc-covid-19/
****
If you are interested in being able to operate the WTMC lodge or need a refresher on the workings of the lodge then this is for you.
These sessions are open to WTMC members who are interested in being able to operate the lodge or need a refresher on the workings.
Find this session in the club gear room – access through the side door down the path to the right of the building.
Please email lodgeconvenor@wtmc.org.nz if you want to attend.

CANCELLED - Great Barrier Island: Heartbreakingly Beautiful! - Juan Rada-Vilela
2020-04-22 19:00 | Google Hangouts, 4 Moncrieff Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand
Wednesday social nights and club trips are cancelled until further notice. Please see our website for more details.

WTMC Committee Meeting
2020-05-06 17:45 - 18:45 | TTC Hall – WTMC Gear room, 4 Moncrieff Street, Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
The WTMC Committee meet on the first Wednesday of the month.
Arrangements will be made to hold this meeting remotely if necessary.
Please contact president@wtmc.org.nz in advance if you wish to attend.

CANCELLED - Riding the Simpson Desert Bike Challenge - Rasmus Altenkamp
2020-05-06 19:00 | Google Hangouts, 4 Moncrieff Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand

WTMC Talks: Tramping the Te Araroa Trail (North Island) with Rasmus
2020-05-13 19:30 - 20:30 | Google Hangouts, 4 Moncrieff Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand
Please join us this Wednesday 13 May at 7.30pm for the second of our virtual club talks, tramping the Te Araroa Trail (the North Island) with Rasmus.
Ever wondered what’s it like to walk the Te Araroa Trail? Tune in this Wednesday to hear Rasmus’ first hand experience of hiking the North Island, including bioluminescence, three helicopters and more…
You can attend the talk remotely via ‘Google hangouts’. This means you can join from your computer, your smart phone, or even from your less smart phone. Computer or smartphone are best. Instructions for how to join the talk are set out below.
How to join:
-From your Computer: follow this link from 7.25pm on Wednesday – https://meet.google.com/uuz-fajb-hxr
You may be prompted to allow your microphone and camera to be jused. Then click ‘Ask to join’.
-From your smartphone: follow this link from 7.20pm on Wednesday – https://meet.google.com/uuz-fajb-hxr
You may be prompted to download an app called ‘Hangout Meets by Google’. You may be prompted to allow your microphone and camera to be jused. Then click ‘Ask to join’.
-From your less smart phone: if you need to join by phone, call this number and enter the PIN when prompted. +64 9-886 4022 PIN: 577 574 764#
How the talk will work:

Please mute your microphone when you join the call. Our Social Convenor Byron will introduce the talk and describe how the talk will run.
If you would like to speak during the talk itself, you can use the chat function (you can see this by clicking the chat icon on the top right hand screen) or Rasmus or Byron may invite you to unmute and speak.

If you are having trouble joining try the following:

Try an alternative web browser or an alternative device.
If you are really struggling, then Juan (WTMC Webmaster and Webpresident) has kindly agreed to be available via webmaster@wtmc.org.nz or on 0221982320 from 7.25pm.

BYO tea and biscuits 🙂

CANCELLED - Sefton in late summer?! Why not! - Tereza Bublikova
2020-05-20 19:00 | Google Hangouts, 4 Moncrieff Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand

Lodge subcommittee monthly meeting
2020-05-27 17:30 - 18:45, 2020-06-24 17:30 - 18:45 | TTC Hall – WTMC Gear room, 4 Moncrieff Street, Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
The WTMC Lodge subcommittee meets monthly on the last Wednesday of the month.
Meeting are held in the gear room. Entrance is by the side door of the TTC Hall.
If you are interested attending, please contact the Lodge Convenor first at lodgeconvenor@gmail.com.

WTMC Talks: Feeding the people who feed the Kakapos - Being a volunteer chef on Codfish Island
2020-05-27 19:30 - 20:30 | Google Hangouts, 4 Moncrieff Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand
Please join us Wednesday 27 May at 7.30pm for the third of our virtual club talks, “Feeding the people who feed the Kakapos – Being a volunteer chef on Codfish Island” with Katja Riedel.
Katja has worked as a volunteer chef on Codfish Island on three different occassions. This tiny island off the coast of Stewart Island is home to the biggest breeding population of Kakapos, charismatic, endangered, nocturnal flightless parrots. Hear more about the efforts of the DOC Kakapo recovery program, what it is like to live and work on the island and how to cook for up to 20 people with various diets.
You can attend the talk remotely via ‘Google hangouts’. This means you can join from your computer, your smart phone, or even from your less smart phone. Computer or smartphone are best. Instructions for how to join the talk are set out below.
How to join:
-From your Computer: follow this link from 7.25pm on Wednesday – meet.google.com/wmw-ebde-pgh
You may be prompted to allow your microphone and camera to be jused. Then click ‘Ask to join’.
-From your smartphone: follow this link from 7.20pm on Wednesday – meet.google.com/wmw-ebde-pgh
You may be prompted to download an app called ‘Hangout Meets by Google’. You may be prompted to allow your microphone and camera to be jused. Then click ‘Ask to join’.
-From your less smart phone: if you need to join by phone, call this number and enter the PIN when prompted. +64 4-889 5237 PIN: [REDACTED]#
How the talk will work:

Please mute your microphone when you join the call. Our Social Convenor Byron will introduce the talk and describe how the talk will run.
If you would like to speak during the talk itself, you can use the chat function (you can see this by clicking the chat icon on the top right hand screen) or Katja or Byron may invite you to unmute and speak.

If you are having trouble joining try the following:

Try an alternative web browser or an alternative device.
If you are really struggling, then Juan (WTMC Webmaster and Webpresident) has kindly agreed to be available via webmaster@wtmc.org.nz or on 0221982320 from 7.25pm.

BYO tea and biscuits 🙂

Trip Planning for Winter 2020
2020-06-17 17:30 - 19:00 | TTC Hall – WTMC Gear room, 4 Moncrieff Street, Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
WTMC will be re-starting a full schedule of club trips when we move to Level 1, which will hopefully be very soon.
So, we need your ideas for trips for this winter.
Come along to the Gear Room with your ideas, and if you are new to trip planning this is a good way to learn from others. Free pizza to keep you going.
Please let the Chief Guide know you if are coming; it will help with the pizza order 🙂

WTMC Talks: Exploring Angle Knob Hut Site
2020-06-17 19:30 - 20:30 | TTC Hall – WTMC Gear room, 4 Moncrieff Street, Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
Unfortunately due to technical difficulties this talk did not proceed last week. However, that just means we get to see Tony talk in person on Wednesday 17 June at 7.30pm as our regular club nights resume!
Tony Stephens will talk about an exciting and exploratory club trip to Angle Knob Hut Site in Tararua Forest Park.
We look forward to seeing you all (in person) again!

WTMC Talks: David Barnes from FMC
2020-06-24 19:30 - 20:30 | TTC Hall – WTMC Gear room, 4 Moncrieff Street, Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
David Barnes on Cattle Ridge track, Tararua FP, Wairarapa. Photo credit: Shaun Barnett.
Come and here David Barnes from the FMC talk about what the FMC has been up to and why it’s important for WTMC members!
Federated Mountain Clubs is the national advocacy body for outdoor clubs. WTMC is one of the biggest of the 100 or so clubs that make up FMC. FMC executive member David Barnes will let us know how FMC works and what it has been working on.

WTMC Talks: Mountaineering in the Dolomites
2020-07-01 19:30 - 20:30 | TTC Hall – WTMC Gear room, 4 Moncrieff Street, Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
Photo credit: Roz Cox, Dolomites in Italy.
Come and here Roz Cox talk about a mountaineering trip with her UK club to the Dolomites in Italy to check out the via ferrata. These are sections of protected climbing paths with iron lines and ladders that were placed during the first world war and have allowed access to some of the most spectacular and exposed areas of the Dolomites.

WTMC Talks: Riding the Simpson Desert Bike Challenge
2020-07-08 19:00 - 20:30 | TTC Hall – WTMC Gear room, 4 Moncrieff Street, Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
Photo of Rasmus.
Come and hear Rasmus speak about his experience riding the Simpson Desert Bike Challenge, a 500km bicycle race across the largest parallel sand dune desert in the world in 40+ degree heat.

WTMC Talks: Reducing your environmental impact
2020-07-15 19:30 - 20:30 | TTC Hall – WTMC Gear room, 4 Moncrieff Street, Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
The WTMC Environmental Sub-Committee presents: Fiona Millington on reducing your environmental impact!
Come and here Fiona talk about topic slike the journey to going plastic/rubbish free, food choices/shopping, low impact travel, clothing options, community project ideas etc. Be inspired to make a small change in your own life to reduce your impact on the environment!

Lodge leaders training
2020-07-22 18:00 - 19:00 | TTC Hall – WTMC Gear room, 4 Moncrieff Street, Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
