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Naturists on Tongariro

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Date: 28 July 2012.
Trip type: Easy-Medium Day Walk.
Location: Tongariro National Park.
Author: Mike Gilbert.
Trampers: Mike Gilbert, Yingjie Zhang, Ilske Verberg At home with flu: Josh "It'll always be there, I'll do it later" Tabor.

Note to the Committee: I feel I must notify you of a conflict of interest I have, as myself and others have formed a new club that inevitably will compete with the WTMC.  A group of us have had a flash of insight that there is a totally un-serviced need in the tramping community, and … Read more

Mt Paske

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Date: 10 - 12 August 2012.
Trip type: Alpine 1, Medium.
Location: Nelson Lakes.
Author: Paula Vincent.
Trampers: Mike Phethean, Katy Glenie, Paula Vincent, Michael Schier, Garry de Rose, Kevin Cole, Paul Clarke, Rini Sugianto.

This trip promised great things: 3 days away, good weather (which always seems to happen in Nelson Lakes), an easy walk in and an achievable peak.  And that was before I met everyone else on the trip.  Our party were: Mike P, stalwart leader, Katie, Rini, Paul, Gary, Kevin and myself (Paula).  The ferry trip … Read more

Turere Lodge trip

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Date: 18 - 19 August 2012.
Trip type: Family Tramp.
Location: Orongorongo Valley.
Author: Richard Lyth.
Trampers: 30 of us, 10 families in all. Children aged from 4 to 13. Leader Richard Lyth.

This trip had been anticipated for a long time. Turere is a popular Orongorongo hut that needs booking well in advance. Planning began back in May for this trip. We met on Saturday at Catchpool, where bags of food were distributed for punters to carry in for our substantial dinner. The weather was kind on … Read more

Waiopehu Hut

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Date: 7 - 8 July 2012.
Trip type: Easy Medium tramp.
Location: Tararuas.
Author: Richard Lyth.
Trampers: Jenna, Jo, Ashley, Richard and Katie (who stayed at home, but her dessert made it all ok).

Our weekend starts with Katie pulling out at 5.30pm on Friday due to a pulled muscle. We hear there was a good party on Saturday night too…. Katie was a good sort, acting as a shuttle driver to and from the club van, and passing over her group rations; including a wonderful dessert that even … Read more

Iron Gate Hut

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Date: 13- 15 July 2012`.
Trip type: Medium Tramp.
Location: Ruahines.
Author: Debbie Buck.
Trampers: Paul Christoffel (leader), Craig McGregor, Sarah Fischer, Bernie Smithyman, Brendan Eckart, Jamie Foster, Debbie Buck.

Friday night departure went smoothly. But things slowed to a halt when two of us ordered dinner at the Thai slow-food takeaway in Levin. Eventually our dinner arrived and we set off again. Our driver safely manoeuvred around the many roundabouts in Fielding, and after a bit of exploratory detouring we arrived at the busy … Read more

Rangiwahia Hut

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Date: 13- 15 July 2012.
Trip type: Easy Tramp.
Location: Ruahines.
Author: Bibi van Heerden.
Trampers: Megan Banks, Ian Harrison, Nicky Shields, Yao Liu, Linda Cobiac and Bibi and Lean van Heerden.

A few months ago my husband – Lean – mentioned experimental research which proved that spending time 1,000m or more above sea-level resets the hypothalamus (metabolism function), and supports the thyroid gland. My thyroid is hypo-active, so naturally I was totally keen. We signed up for Rangiwahia Hut with Megan and Ian, Yao, Nicky, and … Read more

Orongorongas (North saddle traverse)

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Date: 29 June – 1 July 2012.
Trip type: Medium tramp.
Location: Orongorongos.
Author: Alistair Young.
Trampers: Allen Higgins (L), Sue Higgins, Rowena, Debbie Buck, Marie Henderson, Alistair Young, Harry Smith, Gary De Rose, Weimen, Chris, Kevin Cole.

We left platform 9 on a cold Friday night with the promise of clearing skies and a warmer end to what had been an extremely cold month. The 40 odd minute drive through Wainuiomata, down coast road to the Orongorongos, sped by. We had boots on the ground before 6:30pm. Night tramping over the five … Read more

Butterfly Creek walk

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Date: 21 July 2012.
Trip type: Family.
Location: Eastbourne, Wellington.
Author: Daniel Moore.
Trampers: 28 trampers, kids and adults.

How about that? It was the middle of winter and I was debating coating the children in sunscreen. You’ve got to make the most of cloudless, windless days in Wellington and we were looking forward to spending this one on the Butterfly Creek walk in the East Harbour Regional Park. The meeting spot on Kowhai … Read more

Teaching girl guides snowcraft

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Date: 6-8 July 2012.
Trip type: Instruction.
Location: Ruapehu .
Author: Jenny Beaumont.
Trampers: Jenny Beaumonth, Steve Austin, 10 girl guides / rangers, 3 guide leaders.

On the 6-8th July, Jenny Beaumont and Steve Austin took a club van up to Ruapehu – along with 10 girl guides/rangers from the Wellington region and 3 guide leaders. We stayed at the Scout lodge (just along the track from the WTMC lodge) and taught the girls basic snowcraft skills – walking in snow, … Read more

Transport Update – August 2012

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Would you like your very own set of keys for both the club vans, allowing you 24/7 access to the clubs sexiest assets? If you can help the Transport Officer just once a month with cleaning the vans then you will be given your own set of van keys. The job entails driving the vans … Read more