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
Hazel Phillips will talk about her recently published book Solo: Backcountry adventuring in Aotearoa New Zealand. Check out the book from @masseyuniversitypress here: https://www.masseypress.ac.nz/books/all/solo From the book jacket: One afternoon in Auckland, journalist Hazel Phillips decided to close her laptop and head for the hills. She then spent the next three years living in mountain huts ... 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
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.
Come along to help plan the next WTMC trip schedule. Are there tramping trips that have always been on your wish list? Or maybe you’re keen to try something else like mountain biking or kayaking? Whether you plan to lead a trip or just go along to one, join us to discuss your ideas so ... 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
The best of the New Zealand Mountain Film Festival National Tour is coming back to Wellington with a double feature! Part 1: Kiwi-made Award winning films either made in NZ or films made by New Zealanders include the 'New Zealand Alpine Kids' traversing the spine of the Southern Alps, local skiers exploring the best of ... Read more
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.
The best of the New Zealand Mountain Film Festival National Tour is coming back to Wellington with a double feature! Part 2: World film selection Award winning international films featuring hot air balloons, an 8,000m Himalayan giant by ski, the first ascent of Link Sar, climbing in Yosemite and the great northern prow of Mount ... Read more
