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The Banff Film Festival World Tour hit Wellington last week, with three sold-out screenings. I only managed to catch one of the two programmes, which was the usual mix of inspiration and eclecticism. There’s something special about seeing the outdoors on the big screen in the company of several hundred like-minded people. This is the … Read more
I’m really pleased to let you know that Nick Jennings is going to give a presentation at club this coming Wednesday the 2nd of July. For those of you who don’t know Nick, he is one of our life members and has been part of the club for many a year. Nick will be talking about tramping in … Read more
We’re running WTMC vans to the lodge this year! The first weekend is 19/20 July and it will be popular so get in quck. Accommodation-wise there’s at least a few bunks free on all winter weekends – for now. We’re running a Club Week on 10-15 August, and on 21-26 September too if there’s demand, so we’d love to see you there. For full details read on.
Spring Schedule Trip Planning The spring schedule trip planning night is on the 2nd July at 6pm at the TTC hall. All are welcome and your attendance is encouraged further by the provision of FREE pizza. Please do not believe that you have to have oodles of tramps under your belt to come to trip … Read more
Odds & Ends Tramping with Children by Karen Jordan This book was written to encourage more parents to take their children tramping. The tracks have all been walked by the author’s children when they were under 10 years of age. The book is set out into two sections. The first section covers useful information such as … Read more
On the 4th of June, the WTMC Committee members each shared a tale about one of their better learning experiences while tramping. The stories were read aloud and at the end, the audience tried to match the committee member with the story. If you missed out, don’t worry! A few of the stories were so good, the’ve made … Read more
See more pictures from Sarah. Andrei’s report of Saturday: An important takeaway was quickly realised – my venerable Mazda Millenia sedan, which was the surrogate club van for the weekend, can only hold four backpacks. Three in the boot and one in the middle of the back seat. Just as well we had a late … Read more
I’m not unaccustomed to being cold. I once was a student in Christchurch living in a flat seemingly designed by Fisher & Paykel. I would have to frequently de-ice the inside of my bedroom window in the winter time and my flatmates and I would sit on the couch in the evenings in sleeping bags; … Read more
Date: 14 June 2014. Trampers: Too many to name. Location: St Johns Hall, Willis & Dixon Street. Trip Type: Enlightening Policy Discussions. Author: Mike McGavin. Saturday 14th June was a typical sparkly, sunshiney Wellington day and so I was naturally surprised that nobody else from Tongue and Meats* was spending it where many other trampers … Read more
Thursday 29 May 5pm ferry from Wellington to Picton. A calm crossing of the strait, bantering with the other team going to Nelson lakes comparing trip altitudes. Driving to Hans and Mika’s place from Picton to Nelson. Sleeping over in comfort in their home on Thursday night. Friday 30 May 2014 – Marahau to Bark … Read more