Belmont family walk
Who needs words when a picture says it all…
Canon Point walkway
It had been quite a number of years since I had done the Canon Point walkway. So when this walk appeared in the club schedule, I decided it was time I did it again and signed up to lead it. Early indications were that this was going to be a popular trip, however, in the … Read more
Mt. Alarm (2877m) / Mt. Tapuae-o-Uenuku (2885m)
Yay, weekend! Flee from work, pack your backpack, don’t forget the communal dinner ingredients, and off you go to lonely landscapes and snow-covered tops, away from the constantly humming sound of city life. Debbie’s, Stephen’s, Steve’s, John’s and Weimin’s plan was to ascend Mt. Tappy, the highest peak of the Kaikouras whereas Mike, Antone, and … Read more
Holdsworth Jumbo
Rory: Well, after an exceptionally early 7am meeting at the train station, (I am used to 9am) introductions were made, bacon and egg English muffins were crammed into mouths and we were on our way with Paula only stalling the manual van a few times before getting to the destination. Rory: After about a 1.5 … Read more
Mukamuka Munter (lite edition)
Summary: 10h total walking (including breaks), from Catchpool to Mt Matthews, out down Mukamuka stream and to Wharekauhau, South Wairarapa. Would likely be a Medium weekend trip or Medium Fit day trip. Weather: Warm with broken overcast and strong/gale northerlies. Access: Start at Catchpool road end – we left our car there and retrieved it … Read more
The Nature of Things – October 2012
Sharron Came, President Kia ora fellow trampers Spring has sprung! I know this because most days the weather is decidedly hormonal with sunshine, rain, wind and clouds all mixed together. The arrival of daylight saving enhances our ability to enjoy the mix. We have designed a similar level of variety with respect to the outdoor … Read more
Track Talk – October 2012
Amanda Wells, Chief Guide Daylight saving has arrived, along with Spring’s patchy weather. It signals the time to start thinking about your summer ambitions, as well as any training needed to achieve them! I am trying to write this column quickly so that I can go out for a run and practise my own advice. … Read more
Membership – October 2012
Helen Law, Membership officer This month we welcome David Bakker joining us as senior member. If you have recently changed your postal address or your contact detail needs updating, please email me [email protected] or send details to WTMC, PO Box 5068, Wellington. Thank you.
Lodge update – October 2012
Brian Goodwin, Ruapehu Lodge convenor It is nearing the end of the ski season and we are continuing to get more snow. It was possible to ski back to the Lodge in the last couple of weeks. This season has not seen much snow on the lower part of the mountain but the upper mountain … Read more
Tutuwai via Mt Reeves
Saturday –Waiohine Gorge Roadend –Cone Hut-Tutuwai Hut We left the railway station at 8:30am on Saturday morning and drove to the Waiohine Gorge Roadend. We hit the track at about 10:45am by crossing the highest swing bridge in the Tararuas and took the left track that would take us through to Cone Hut. From there … Read more