Wellington Tramping and Mountaineering Club
Enjoying the great outdoors since 1947
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This, according to trip leader Tony, was all we needed to find the track back up the hill from Totara flats to the ridge via the old unmaintained hunters’ track: Imagination, plus a map and a compass. And find it we did – battling through long grass and a hailstorm in the process. For a … Read more
We were lucky with great weather this weekend. Departure from Putara Road was in bright sun. The group of 11 set off upstream leaving a vocal farm dog behind us. The trip was a pleasant day in the bush, marked with a couple of breaks. We arrived at Roaring Stag early afternoon, with plenty of … Read more
We met at Platform 9¾ bright and early on the 10th November and headed off, via a crucial pit stop at Maccie Ds, to the road end of the Whakanui Track. Once there, we kitted up and headed up what felt like a near-vertical climb to meet the McKerrow Track. We enjoyed a gentle tramp … Read more
Author: Mika Verheul Tramping in New Zealand can be challenging. One of the risks perhaps underestimated by many trampers is a severe reaction to wasp venom. There are various opinions about how to deal with possibly allergic people when they get stung by a wasp, often resulting in uncertainty and anxiety. Emergency response might get … Read more
Record which huts you’ve visited through hutbagger.co.nz. Register on the site and you’ll be able to record and view the huts you have visited, export a list of huts visited and compare your stats against other hut baggers. The data is not going to be used for any purpose, just kept on the site. It … Read more
65 years ago this month, a group of keen outdoors people got together and formed the WTMC. What a good idea that was! On Wed 28 Nov we are having a retro night. People will be showing old school slides from various tramping expeditions. Feel free to come along adorned in your best black singlet … Read more
The fact that I seem to have written the last newsletter column only five minutes ago clearly indicates we’re on the downhill slope towards Christmas. But before then we need to get another trip schedule planned, lead and published! It’s not too late to get your road end ideas to me – email before … Read more
This month we welcome Rory MacLellan and Clare Todd joining the club as senior members. As we head towards the end of the year, it is time for me to prepare your annual subscription invoice. Like last year, I will email or post the invoices out early December – which is only one month away. … Read more
Well the ski season for our Lodge is over for this year but remember the Lodge is available over the summer period. Four or more people are a good number for the economics of people staying but we can accept less at the discretion of the Lodge Booking Officer. We will be shortly having a … Read more
Jenny Beaumont, Social convenor Upcoming talks 31st October – Adventures in the Pyrenees (Sharron Came) 7th November – High camp on Ngauruhoe (Marie Henderson) 14th and 21st November – TBC – please watch the club website 28th November – Retro night! (Debbie Buck). Please get in touch if you have a few slides … Read more