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On a dreary Saturday morning we contemplated alternative routes as we made our way to Levin. A southerly was forecast and there was already snow on the coastal foothills of the Kapiti coast. As we ascended the windy road to Mangahao Dam 2, the sunny calm weather convinced us to stick with our planned trip … Read more
The X-Terra Race series comprises three off-road running events around the capital with breath taking views, jagged coastlines and lush native forest. Runners can choose to do either a short, medium or long course so all running ability is covered so long as you have a general level of fitness and some experience of off-road … Read more
Friday night we made the long drive from Levin to the Mangahou road end. The evening was cold but very still at the tail end of the miserable southerly which had blown hard all week. Morning saw a cold and very light drizzle, we donned coats and warms and made haste round the lake, getting … Read more
This time last year I wrote in the newsletter that the three areas the Committee would try to put a bit of extra effort into were membership acquisition, increasing Lodge usage and improving the website. Progress in each of these areas was touched on in the 2011 Annual Report. It is too early yet to … Read more
Next week we’re running an instruction day at the club rooms for people interested in leading trips. It’s cheering to have numbers well past the minimum threshold, when last year we had to cancel. We need a continual inflow of new leaders, with a proportion of existing leaders choosing to take time out every schedule … Read more
This month we welcome the following new members: Senior members David Heffernan, Jo Fink, John Price and Richard Lyth Associate member Sarah Lyth, and Junior member Hamish Lyth The club has ordered the 2012-2013 Federated Mountain Clubs (FMC) Discount Cards. These will be sent out with the next FMC bulletin, so look out for them … Read more
We’ve had a great turnout on a Wednesday club night this last month, it’s been good to see so many of you. More interesting talks coming up in June so I look forward to seeing you there! 6th June – Maarten Ruiter will tell us about a Taihape-Kaweka cycle/tramp with the club 13th June – … Read more
WTMC van use for non-club trips In an effort to gain further income from the two club minivans, the Committee wishes to advise that any WTMC member may request to hire a van for personal use when they are not being used for club activities. Personal uses may include going away for a weekend with … Read more
Well, the snow has fallen on the mountain and it’s looking good. Bookings for the lodge opened 1 May and are steadily coming in. There is still space for the school holidays especially the first week starting 1st July and there is still heaps of space both weeks of the second lot of school holidays … Read more
Renata Hut has loads of ambience. Ambience of a basic tin shed with some paint slapped on about 100 years ago with a collection of critters and the special indoor garden found in all continually damp locations. But I have never yet been sad to see it. All routes in I have taken so far … Read more