Wellington Tramping and Mountaineering Club

Snowy Streams and Saddles - Nelson Lakes (near Cotterel/Chittenden) - Mike Wilson
2018-10-10 19:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Google Hangouts, 4 Moncrieff Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand

Unexpected Twists and turns of Tour Aotearoa - Helen Kettles
2018-10-17 19:00 | Google Hangouts, 4 Moncrieff Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand
Helen will share her Tour Aotearoa 2018 adventure of 30 days biking from Cape Reinga to Bluff. The unexpected twists and turns of being off the beaten track, small town hotels and the characters she met.

How to get in to mountain biking in Wellington - Byron Camp
2018-10-24 19:00 | Google Hangouts, 4 Moncrieff Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand

The Art of Snowcraft - George Bowman
2018-10-31 19:00 | Google Hangouts, 4 Moncrieff Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand
Snowcraft graduate, George Bowman, will be giving a talk on this winter’s WTMC Snowcraft Course and what life in the mountains has been like since. He will be digging deep into the snowcraft experience, and carving out what it was like to complete the course.

WTMC Committee Meeting
2018-11-07 17:45 - 18:45, 2019-02-13 17:45 - 18:45, 2019-03-06 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 each month.
Please contact president@wtmc.org.nz in advance if you wish to attend.

CANCELLED - Rivenrock - Building a new mountain bike park
2018-11-07 19:00 | Google Hangouts, 4 Moncrieff Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand
This event has been CANCELLED due to unforeseen circumstances. We will reschedule.

Dirtbag: The Legend of Fred Beckey (Wellington screening)
2018-11-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision, 84 Taranaki St, Wellington, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand
As a fundraiser for our club scholarships, the Wellington Tramping and Mountaineering Club is excited to host the Wellington screening of the award-winning documentary Dirtbag – The Legend of Fred Beckey. Fred Beckey is the original American “Dirtbag” climber whose stubborn, singular quest to conquer peaks meant a solitary life on the road, where he left a long trail of scorned climbing partners and lost lovers in his wake. The documentary tells the life story of this rebel athlete, who inspired generations with his monumental first ascents, eloquent books and the lifestyle he fearlessly pioneered.
Where: Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision at 84 Taranaki St, Te Aro, Wellington 6011
Tickets: $14, Must be purchased online in advance from Eventfinda (no door sales). You can also purchase them by phone from Eventfinda at 0800 BUY TIX (289 849) or in person at one of their ticket outlets.
*The Cafe at Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision will be open from 5pm for snacks and drinks. Film starts promptly at 6pm. Run time is 96 minutes. Seating is limited.
For questions, email social@wtmc.org.nz

Fred Beckey’s adventures began in the North Cascade range of the US with his brother Helmy in the 1930s. In 1942, the Beckey brothers cemented their place in alpine lore when the teenagers survived an incredible second ascent of Mount Waddington––considered the most difficult climb in North America at the time. This success marked the beginning of Fred’s epic tear of first ascents around the world, during which he became the consummate “Dirtbag” climber: defined as one who forgoes material comforts and defies societal norms in pursuit of a nomadic mountaineering lifestyle.
Throughout the 20th Century, Fred shattered records with an unparalleled string of superhuman first ascents, bushwhacking trails and pioneering direct routes thought previously impassable. He eschewed fame, sponsors, family life and the politics of the industry so his only obligation would remain conquering the next summit. Fred continued climbing until he passed away on October 30, 2017 at the age of 94.
Throughout his exceptional life, Fred kept meticulous personal journals where he mused on everything from arcane geology, to his wild road adventures and many romantic dalliances, to the myriad sunrises he witnessed from vantages not seen by man before. An environmentalist before there was such a word, Fred used these journals as the basis for 13 essential books.
Animations of Fred’s personal journals, guidebooks and photographs combine with aerial photography, motion graphics and rare archival footage to weave together the tapestry of this complex man’s life. More than 30 additional interviews with some of the world’s greatest climbers and authors––including Timothy Egan, Yvon Chouinard, Layton Kor, Conrad Anker, Royal Robbins and Reinhold Messner––attest to Fred Beckey’s legendary stature, environmental advocacy and iconic impact on the alpine world.

Run time: 96 minutes

Ski touring with WTMC - Graeme Hearfield
2018-11-14 19:00 | Google Hangouts, 4 Moncrieff Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand

Trip Planning for Summer 2019
2018-11-21 17:45 - 19:00 | TTC Hall – WTMC Gear room, 4 Moncrieff Street, Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
The next schedule needs your ideas for Feb-May 2019. Come along to the Gear Room and develop some outline trip plans. 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 🙂

Jump in to Rock Climbing with the WTMC - Henry Fisher
2018-11-21 19:00 | Google Hangouts, 4 Moncrieff Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand
Summer is coming and rock climbing is a great way to have fun in unusual places. Whether you’re just starting out or already have some skills, Henry will talk about where you can climb around Wellington, climbing around the country, how to get involved, what gear you will need, how to get the skills to be safe, and the club’s approach to climbing trips.

Lodge subcommittee monthly meeting - November
2018-11-28 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.

Arthur's Pass Alpine Day trips - Juan Rada-Vilela
2018-11-28 19:00 | Google Hangouts, 4 Moncrieff Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand

WTMC Committee Meeting
2018-12-05 17:45 - 18:45 | Wellington

Film night - Caving under the Takaka Hills
2018-12-05 19:00 | Google Hangouts, 4 Moncrieff Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand
We’ll screen a mini-documentary film on exploring the Middle Earth cave system on Takaka Hill.

WTMC Christmas Social Night
2018-12-12 19:00 - 20:00 | Google Hangouts, 4 Moncrieff Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand

Beer Tramp - Social
2018-12-15 12:30 - 19:00 | Wellington
Itinerary (guideline) for Saturday 15th (join us anytime during the day):
12:30 Sprig & Fern, 342 Tinakori Road, No 2 bus from anywhere along Courtney Place and Lambton Quay
23-minute walk up and down to Kelburn Village Pub via Botanic Gardens. Up 84m and down 16m. Medium fit.
2:00 Kelburn Village Pub, 87 Upland Road
17-minute walk down to Garage Project Tap Room. Medium.
3:15 Garage Project Tap Room, 91 Aro Street
12-minute walk (1.0km) to HUSK – mostly flat – Easy-Medium
4:30 HUSK, 62 Ghuznee Street
2 min walk to Fortune Favours – Easy
5:40 Fortune Favours Beer, 7 Leeds Street
2 min walk to Hotel Bristol – Easy
7:00 Hotel Bristol, 131-133 Cuba Street
The route map is here
Contact number, if lost along the way, 021 2494359.
Please feel free to bring your friends.
Organisers: Natasha and Garth

Gear Room ONLY – last gear room for 2018
2018-12-19 19:00 - 19:30 | TTC Hall – WTMC Gear room, 4 Moncrieff Street, Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
No social meeting. Gear room will be open ONLY 7pm – 7:30pm. Entry through side door.

Gear room only – first gear room of 2019
2019-01-09 19:00 - 19:30 | TTC Hall – WTMC Gear room, 4 Moncrieff Street, Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
No social meeting. Gear room ONLY from 7pm to 7:30pm. Entry through side door.

Climbing Mount Elbrus in the Caucasus Mountains in Russia - Stuart Meiklejohn
2019-01-16 19:00 | Google Hangouts, 4 Moncrieff Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand

Attempting Aoraki Mount Cook - Nick Horrell and Elisabet Hesvik
2019-01-23 19:00 | Google Hangouts, 4 Moncrieff Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand

Lodge subcommittee monthly meeting
2019-01-30 17:30 - 18:45, 2019-02-27 17:30 - 18:45 | TTC Hall – WTMC Gear room, 4 Moncrieff Street, Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

Packrafting skills and safety course - what I learnt - Megan Sety
2019-01-30 19:00 | Google Hangouts, 4 Moncrieff Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand

Gear room only - Waitangi Day
2019-02-06 19:00 - 19:30 | TTC Hall – WTMC Gear room, 4 Moncrieff Street, Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
As it is Waitangi Day there will be no social meeting. Gear room ONLY from 7pm to 7:30pm. Entry through side door.

Wellington Tramping & Mountaineering Club New Tramper Night
2019-02-13 19:00 | Google Hangouts, 4 Moncrieff Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand
Summer is here! And that means more time to explore the great New Zealand outdoors! Want to find out how?
The Wellington Tramping and Mountaineering Club (WTMC) is hosting a new members night and all are welcome. This is a chance to meet our members and find out what the club is all about.
Doors open at 7pm, at 7.15pm we’ll give you a quick run down of how the club works, how to sign up for trips, the amazing places we go and how to get involved. Afterwards, there will be time for tea and coffee, and lots of keen members who can answer all your questions.
We love tramping and are always looking for new people to join our community. We organise more than 200 trips a year that include tramping and alpine, as well as kayaking, mountain biking, rock climbing and more. We also organise volunteer projects, support our members to develop their outdoor skills and offer plenty of opportunities for you to get involved with our community – whether it’s organising trips and social events, educating other members, participating in volunteer conservation projects, entering our photo competition and much more.
At our new members night, you can meet members, ask questions about how we organise our trips and find out what trips you might want to go on. Not to mention there will be plenty of biscuits and cake!
Whether you’re a seasoned tramper, new to tramping or even just curious about tramping – come along.

North-Western Circuit on Stewart Island - Juan Rada-Vilela
2019-02-20 19:00 | Google Hangouts, 4 Moncrieff Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand

Attempting Five Passes in Five Days - Emily Shrosbree
2019-02-27 19:00 | Google Hangouts, 4 Moncrieff Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand

Restoring rare river and coastal ecosystems at Baring Head - Paula Warren
2019-03-06 19:00 | Google Hangouts, 4 Moncrieff Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand
Paula from Friends of Baring Head will talk about the work they’ve done to look after Baring Head.
Baring Head is a spectacular 284 hectare headland and river valley on the coast south of Wainuiomata, between Palliser Bay and Wellington Harbour. It’s a scenic reserve, managed by the Greater Wellington Regional Council (GWRC) as part of the East Harbour Regional Park.
Friends of Baring Head supports GWRC in its stewardship of the area and the protection, maintenance and restoration of Baring Head.
They have an ongoing biodiversity programme, including planting, plant care, and weed control. They run monthly events and encourage groups to get involved.
Find out about their work and how to get involved. Read more about their work here: http://www.baringhead.org.nz.
