Wellington Tramping and Mountaineering Club
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Now that Autumn is on our doorstep, it’s a perfect time for you to be thinking about the amazing adventures you’ve had over Summer and the presentation that you can put together to make my day! It’s easy, a minimum of 10 minutes up to around 40/45 minutes, and if you can twist someone else’s arm to present … Read more
Ruapehu Lodge Bookings Open for Winter 2014 Season It’s that time of the year when bookings for members open 1 May 2014 for the whole season, with non-members, bookings opening 1 June 2014 for the whole season. This allows everyone to plan ahead. You can book via the booking system using your credit card. I suggest you get in early as periods … Read more
Fancy some fun adventures in the company of like minded buddies in an alpine environment? Always wanted to sign up for those Alpine trips on the schedule? WTMC Snowcraft 2014 is an introductory alpine skills course for WTMC members. The course takes place over two brief weeknight evenings and two weekends at the club lodge … Read more
Banff Mountain Film Festival Visits Wellington One of the most well-know international film festivals of outdoor adventure sports is on it’s way to Wellington. Banff festival originates from Canada but features films from around the world. Every year, a select number of films tour internationally. The Banff Mountain Film festival will be showing two different … Read more
The Southern Brevet; 1,100km of stunning Central Otago MTB riding, on tarmac, gravel roads, 4WD tracks and all sorts. There’s a set route and a few guidelines but the rest is up to you; carry what you will, stay where you like and take your time (within 8 days). The idea is somewhat intimidating (it’s … Read more
Easter/Anzac weather featured a cyclone, extensive flooding, high winds and bad Kiwi driving so I was more relieved than surprised when our Thursday night ferry was cancelled. We rebooked for Easter Saturday and enjoyed a warm, sunny Good Friday in Wellington prior to heading south. With our trip shortened by a couple of days and … Read more
“Hmm, maybe my hatchback wouldn’t make it here after all,” I finally admitted, at about a quarter to midnight. Whilst it’s a ‘gravel road’ on the map, the road to Lake Chalice is a lot more like a goat track than a road. It’s narrow, steep, winding and rough. For once I was grateful to … Read more
See photos from Kevin Cole It was the kind of hot Friday night that cricket commentators call balmy or sultry when our party of five departed on a two day Medium/Fit Dundas tramp. Our first goal was to get from the road end to Herepai Hut in total darkness. The modern marvel that is the LED light … Read more
I woke up to my alarm at the ungodly hour of 6:00AM on a Saturday. This only reminds me of my time as a struggling student, having to wake up for the early morning shift at Moore Wilsons. Nevertheless I put on my tramping gear and threw my pack over and ventured into the early … Read more
Most of our group met up at Wellington Railway Station on Saturday morning, while a few drove straight to the park. Before we left we checked how much our packs weighed on a portable scale. I was looking forward to trying out my new boots, and hoping they would prove comfortable. The weather was delightfully … Read more