Celebrate 50 years memory of a WTMC climbing expedition to the Peruvian Andes. For five young WTMC members it was the experience of a lifetime, exploring unmapped mountains, climbing virgin peaks and meeting people who had never met foreigners. Main photo: Wellington based NZ team members, Clockwise from top left- Paul Green, Dick Cowan, Mac Riding, ... Read more
Hear from members of the Victoria University Wellington Tramping Club who received a Federated Mountain Clubs (FMC) Scholarship. The scholarship funded an adventure to the remove Ivory Lake Hut. Not everything went quite to plan. Come along to hear about their adventures and find out what it takes to apply for an FMC scholarship.
What do you do when you’ve just had the best experience in the hill s and you want to share it with … everyone? If you’re in the publishing business, you might just write a book about some of our most amazing adventurers. For Bronnie Wall and Jonathan Kennett, Explore! Aotearoa started as a call ... Read more
An end-of-summer series of adventures over 16 days, climbing near some of the highest peaks, in the valleys and down at sea level on the West Coast of the South Island.
Mountain Climbing Guide and Adventure Photographer Gavin Lang has been adventuring around the world for over 20 years and has witnessed the powerful potential of the mountains to balance us mentally, physically and emotionally. He established his business First Light Guiding in Wanaka to provide a service that incorporates mindfulness, environmental care and self-development with ... Read more
Although we are just getting into the winter trips, we need to start thinking about the next schedule for Oct 2018-Feb 2019. Come along to the Gear Room and develop trip ideas. If you are new to trip planning, this is a good way to learn from others. Free pizza to keep you going. If ... Read more
Come along to hear from our Chief Guide just exactly what happens when you set off a PLB on a WTMC club trip. We'll have a special guest this evening from LandSar (search and rescue) talking about what their volunteers do and how you can get involved.