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The club member who loves to hate the Tararuas has provided annotations to the 2016 Tararua calendar photo as a guide for the perplexed. All the major peaks have been identified in the picture – and it’s no surprise that all seem to be correct. But take a look and make sure you agree. And just … Read more
Fourteen trampers started out from the railway station at 4.15pm. We had a long drive ahead of us – 6 hours up to Lake Tutira campsite, just north of Napier. We stopped for gourmet delights at Country Chef Fast Food in Dannevirke and then got back on the road. The campsite was only marked by … Read more
The committee reminds all van drivers that they should fully understand the club’s policies on driving vehicles on club trips. Travelling to and from a road end is likely to be the most dangerous part of any trip into the hills, and it is particularly important that van occupants and other road users feel safe, … Read more
It’s late notice I know, but I thought some WTMC-ers might be interested in this play on at the Circa Theatre this week: Everest Untold. It runs right through till Saturday, so it’s a perfect alternative activity if you are not lucky enough to be signed up to go to the Ruahines or Tongariro with the … Read more
Friday 6th of May (10min) Our nine person tramp started out on a cool Autumn Friday night. A swift trip over the Rimutaka’s led us to the comforting stop that is Café Istanbul in Carterton. We all spread out amongst the cushions and enjoyed our nutritious yet affordable kebabs in a semi authentic setting. It … Read more
Congratulations to Mika Verheul and her SAR colleagues from Nelson. Their amazing search and successful rescue of 2 tourists has been recognised with a SAR gold award. Mika and Hans continue to give their time to support others to be part of the wonderful experience of tramping. Full details of the award can be found … Read more
The Croesus Track is located in the Southern Paparoa Range in the West coast region. This track is one of finest surviving examples of a miners’ track (1881) on the West Coast. A group of 12 from WTMC, lead by Matt and assisted by Catherine started our adventure on Thursday night of Easter weekend 2016. … Read more
Did you know that the WTMC’s purpose is to encourage and facilitate walking, climbing, mountaineering, and skiing (see our constitution)? With the ski season approaching perhaps you need some inspiration for the latter activity? Warren Miller’s 66th feature film Chasing Shadows is showing on Friday and Sunday at the Penthouse in Brooklyn. The film will … Read more
This month we welcome as new members: Simon Barr Frances Robinson Ewan Delany Sean Versteegh Susan Barrett and Graeme Walton (household) Emma Fisher Trevor Mordaunt
The next FMC Bulletin and FMC membership cards should be with us in June. We know many of you will be eagerly awaiting them so you can buy those all-important annual hut passes. To make our lives easier please be sure your address is up to date with our membership officer Jane. If you have … Read more