This was billed as a new members tramp, but featured six enthusiastic non-members sampling some of what the club has to offer. Our destination was Paua Hut, the WTMC’s hut in the Orongorongo Valley, accessed from the Catchpool carpark (a 45 minute drive from Wellington Train Station via Wainuiomata). Given the walk to Paua Hut … Read more
I spotted the Papatahi Crossing tramp on the schedule and signed up straight away. I’d always been keen to do this crossing but had never quite got around to it. The crossing is a good chance to explore a more isolated corner of the Remutaka Forest Park, visit a hut and also to get to … Read more
David Barnes is the Federated Mountain Clubs (FMC) representative on the NZ Geographic Board. Ever wonder what he does? David will talk about the place naming process and some of the interesting name debates he’s been involved in. For a recent example, check out the latest issue of FMC Backcountry Magazine to learn about the … Read more