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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 [email protected] 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
Congratulations on achieving 65 years! Formed in 1947 after the Outdoor Club and Ruc-Sac Club joined forces, we were originally known as the United Tramping Club. In 1948 we changed our name to the Wellington Tramping & Mountaineering Club and became affectionately known as the Tongue n Meats. Over the years we have: Built and … Read more
Who needs words when a picture says it all…
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
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