http://www.wtmc.org.nz/phorum/index.php Thu, 23 May 2013 00:36:12 +1200 Phorum 5.2.18 http://www.wtmc.org.nz/phorum/read.php?2,7291,7291#msg-7291 http://www.wtmc.org.nz/phorum/read.php?2,7291,7291#msg-7291
If you've got surplus furniture taking up space and gathering dust, let me know. I've got a small place, so smaller items might be happier in my new home.

Thanks
Megan - moonsety@gmail.com]]> Megan Sety WTMC Forum Tue, 21 May 2013 16:49:58 +1200 http://www.wtmc.org.nz/phorum/read.php?2,7290,7290#msg-7290 http://www.wtmc.org.nz/phorum/read.php?2,7290,7290#msg-7290
just to advertise that a leader is now required for the kapakapanui E/M tramp on the 15th & 16th June. Please talk to chief guide if interested in leading.

regards

Pete]]> Pete WTMC Forum Tue, 21 May 2013 16:26:24 +1200 http://www.wtmc.org.nz/phorum/read.php?2,7289,7289#msg-7289 http://www.wtmc.org.nz/phorum/read.php?2,7289,7289#msg-7289
I'm looking for two speakers/presentations for Wednesday 26 June and 3 July. I know you're hiding out there, and I know you need a tinsy winsy push to get you to put your hand up, so consider this the push! We would love to see your photos and hear your story so go ahead, and drop me a line at social@wtmc.org.nz. :-)]]> Sue WTMC Forum Fri, 17 May 2013 11:22:45 +1200 http://www.wtmc.org.nz/phorum/read.php?2,7288,7288#msg-7288 http://www.wtmc.org.nz/phorum/read.php?2,7288,7288#msg-7288 journal@wtmc.org.nz

To avoid disappointment and help with planning we recommend that you get in touch with Tony if you are aiming to submit an article. He can give you a deadline and advice on preferred article length and other stuff.

Also, we welcome feedback on what you'd like to see in our Journal and what you thought of the 2012 Journal. Send any feedback to the editor or promotions@wtmc.org.nz]]> Sharron WTMC Forum Thu, 16 May 2013 09:10:36 +1200 http://www.wtmc.org.nz/phorum/read.php?2,7287,7287#msg-7287 http://www.wtmc.org.nz/phorum/read.php?2,7287,7287#msg-7287
We also have a wee change to the programme showing in the newsletter. The following Wednesday, the 22nd, we are highlighting the ideals things to do and place to go for the winter - not to be missed!]]> Sue WTMC Forum Sat, 11 May 2013 11:32:41 +1200 http://www.wtmc.org.nz/phorum/read.php?2,7284,7284#msg-7284 http://www.wtmc.org.nz/phorum/read.php?2,7284,7284#msg-7284 www.mapsport.co.nz/wellyrogs for info and enroll on the orienteering calendar found at www.maptalk.co.nz

It is cheaper to join the Hutt Valley Orienteering (OHV) Club to get the discount rogaine entry rates. All rogaines are run under the umbrella of OHV to cover public liability insurance.

Info is also published on the Ridgerunners Facebook page, but you still have to pre enroll on line as above.

A few club members go and it is a fun evening no matter what the weather is like. A good contrast to your nights in! A team of two or more is required unless you are well known to the organisers.]]> marie WTMC Forum Wed, 08 May 2013 21:43:04 +1200 http://www.wtmc.org.nz/phorum/read.php?2,7279,7279#msg-7279 http://www.wtmc.org.nz/phorum/read.php?2,7279,7279#msg-7279
Arc'teryx, DMM, Blue Ice, Idris Skis, Valandre and other top-of-the-range brands will be providing equipment to test and the days out will be complemented by an exciting line up of talks and screenings. We will not reveal too much yet but you can already look forward to the new award-winning feature documentary film "Petit Dru - The Disintegrating Mountain", with Andy Parkin as guest and a lecture on the 1st ascent of the Mazeno Ridge of Nanga Parbat by the 2013 Piolets d’Or awarded Sandy Allan.

Where: Chamonix Mont-Blanc, French Alps

When: 1st - 8th June 2013

With accommodation in a beautiful historic building in the very centre of Chamonix, great French food, a mini information centre providing assistance on conditions and route choice and, most importantly, fellow mountaineers from all over the world, you can already start preparing a list of your dream ascents.

€60 per day includes accommodation, food - full board, everyday lift pass, conditions info, gear testing, lectures, films, etc.
(For comparison even a cheapest accommodation, food and a lift pass, which is around €50, would cost you around €100 per day if you come on your own!)

No age limit, no climbing grade limit!

Find more information and register at http://www.chamonixmountainfestival.com/

And while you are at it, you can also follow the updates on
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/ChamonixMountainFestival
Twitter https://twitter.com/ChamMountFest

Marta]]> Marta Leon WTMC Forum Sun, 05 May 2013 08:06:41 +1200 http://www.wtmc.org.nz/phorum/read.php?2,7277,7277#msg-7277 http://www.wtmc.org.nz/phorum/read.php?2,7277,7277#msg-7277 The Department of Conservation is pleased to announce the re-opening of the northern section of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. This will allow walkers to walk the full length of the track from Mangatepopo car-park to the Ketetahi car-park. This will take effect from Wednesday 8 May, 2013.]]> lodge convenor (Brian Goodwin) WTMC Forum Fri, 10 May 2013 13:07:10 +1200 http://www.wtmc.org.nz/phorum/read.php?2,7276,7276#msg-7276 http://www.wtmc.org.nz/phorum/read.php?2,7276,7276#msg-7276 The purpose of the working party is to carry our bulk food supplies to the lodge and also to give the lodge a pre winter clean.
It is also an opportunity for anyone wanting to know the operation of the lodge and how to open and close the lodge during the winter months.
If anyone has put their name on the list in the clubrooms and can make it a week earlier can they please ring Andrew on 4616431 evenings or email lodgeconvenor@wtmc.org.nz and let us know.]]> lodge convenor (Brian Goodwin) WTMC Forum Thu, 02 May 2013 21:35:15 +1200 http://www.wtmc.org.nz/phorum/read.php?2,7273,7273#msg-7273 http://www.wtmc.org.nz/phorum/read.php?2,7273,7273#msg-7273 alpine@wtmc.org.nz]]> Sharron WTMC Forum Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:06:42 +1200 http://www.wtmc.org.nz/phorum/read.php?2,7271,7271#msg-7271 http://www.wtmc.org.nz/phorum/read.php?2,7271,7271#msg-7271
Paramount 6.30pm Tuesday 11 June and Tuesday 18 June

Always a good mix of climbing, alpine, biking, kayaking, skiing and other weird and wacky adventureous stuff. Films of various lenghts, one longish one per session and an intermission so you can get your sugar fix.

For more info including how to get tickets follow the link below


[alpineclub.org.nz]]]> Sharron WTMC Forum Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:10:01 +1200 http://www.wtmc.org.nz/phorum/read.php?2,7269,7269#msg-7269 http://www.wtmc.org.nz/phorum/read.php?2,7269,7269#msg-7269 Sue WTMC Forum Sun, 28 Apr 2013 14:49:28 +1200 http://www.wtmc.org.nz/phorum/read.php?2,7268,7268#msg-7268 http://www.wtmc.org.nz/phorum/read.php?2,7268,7268#msg-7268
"Join us for our first planting day for the year. We will be putting ngaio along the river banks.

That will require us to cut the gorse and stack it around the plants (to keep the sheep from damaging them), mulching the plants with water weed, and we will also search for any wandering willy that has been brought down in the floods and remove it before it becomes established.

Bring along your gloves and spades and help restore our regional park

If you need a ride or more info contact details are at [www.gw.govt.nz]

Kind regards
the Friends of Baring Head Trustees"]]> Pete WTMC Forum Fri, 26 Apr 2013 07:45:06 +1200 http://www.wtmc.org.nz/phorum/read.php?2,7264,7264#msg-7264 http://www.wtmc.org.nz/phorum/read.php?2,7264,7264#msg-7264
I've recently moved to Wellington (from the UK) and am looking for somewhere to store my sea kayak. A garage or shed would be ideal, but anywhere under cover could also be OK. Failing that, if you have a suitable garden that could also be useful as a stop-gap!

I live in Kelburn (in a house with no garage, and loads of steps up to the garden!) so anywhere in Wellington would be more or less OK. If you live near the sea that would be amazing!

My kayak is about 5.3m long, 0.5m wide and 0.3m high.

I'm happy to pay rent for the space.

Thanks,

Gareth]]> Gareth Gretton WTMC Forum Tue, 30 Apr 2013 08:51:07 +1200 http://www.wtmc.org.nz/phorum/read.php?2,7261,7261#msg-7261 http://www.wtmc.org.nz/phorum/read.php?2,7261,7261#msg-7261
This day walk is for you if:
1. You're not totally sure how to take a bearing (with your compass) but you're keen to learn and have moderate fitness. We'll spend some time practicing bearings and will also focus on terrain awareness.
2. You need a bit more practice with navigation to feel confident to lead a trip. There will be chances to take the lead and plenty of time to make (and correct!) mistakes.

To sign up, put your name on the sheet at club night or email vicepresident@wtmc.org.nz]]> Amanda WTMC Forum Sun, 21 Apr 2013 11:52:54 +1200 http://www.wtmc.org.nz/phorum/read.php?2,7259,7259#msg-7259 http://www.wtmc.org.nz/phorum/read.php?2,7259,7259#msg-7259
Just checking when the winter schedule due to go online? Unless it's on there and I missed it.

Cheers,

Nicky]]> Nicky Shields WTMC Forum Sun, 21 Apr 2013 14:51:18 +1200 http://www.wtmc.org.nz/phorum/read.php?2,7257,7257#msg-7257 http://www.wtmc.org.nz/phorum/read.php?2,7257,7257#msg-7257
We will be going up to Powell Hut, climbing Holdsworth, and depending on weather dicking around on the tops for a bit. Will be a good chance to practice some basic nav skills and play round with GPS as well.]]> David Heffernan WTMC Forum Fri, 19 Apr 2013 08:40:50 +1200 http://www.wtmc.org.nz/phorum/read.php?2,7253,7253#msg-7253 http://www.wtmc.org.nz/phorum/read.php?2,7253,7253#msg-7253 Check out the article by Marie Henderson on approaching navigation "Where the Blood Hell Are You?" in the latest FMC Bulletin pg 30.]]> Sharron WTMC Forum Mon, 15 Apr 2013 17:34:53 +1200 http://www.wtmc.org.nz/phorum/read.php?2,7250,7250#msg-7250 http://www.wtmc.org.nz/phorum/read.php?2,7250,7250#msg-7250
Just to whet you appepite so below are the first few trips of the schedule. The sign up sheets will be up on Wednesday but if you want to get in early, please email the leader or chiefguide@wtmc.org.nz:

And just because I am on the phorum can I remind all leaders out there to sign up for the new schedule by the 19th APril, next Friday. Any enquiries same e mail address as above.

Trips on weekend of 4-5 May

E: Totara Flats, out Waiohine - Tony Gazley
EM: Holdsworth "science experiment" - David Heffernan
M: High Ridge nav - Anna Lambrechtsen


Thanks

Mike X(]]> Mike Phethan WTMC Forum Mon, 22 Apr 2013 09:17:25 +1200 http://www.wtmc.org.nz/phorum/read.php?2,7248,7248#msg-7248 http://www.wtmc.org.nz/phorum/read.php?2,7248,7248#msg-7248 Sue WTMC Forum Thu, 11 Apr 2013 10:10:22 +1200 http://www.wtmc.org.nz/phorum/read.php?2,7246,7246#msg-7246 http://www.wtmc.org.nz/phorum/read.php?2,7246,7246#msg-7246
early bird season passes $1330 canadian plus tax (ends 7 may 2013) if you are over 65 they are $690

I am looking at getting a small group together to share a house in whistler village (approx $150 per week per room) for a couple of months, let me know if you are interested!

see whistler ski area
for details on the ski area, largest in north america. www.whistlerblackcomb.com

Stuartdouce@gmail.com]]> stuart douce WTMC Forum Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:38:01 +1200 http://www.wtmc.org.nz/phorum/read.php?2,7245,7245#msg-7245 http://www.wtmc.org.nz/phorum/read.php?2,7245,7245#msg-7245
Does anyone have any good heuristics they like to use for estimating time for river travel? eg. When climbing a hill, there's a heuristic which suggests in a group of reasonably fit (not necessarily really fit) people, the group could expect to travel about 300 metres an hour. Faster with a small group of fast people, slower for a large group with one or two people who've never clambered over a tree root before, etc etc.

We had a walk down the Makaroro River (in the Ruahine) over Easter. We took some general guesses about the distance from the map's swirls, added a bit to compensate for how we'd probably not follow the exact same line as the middle of the river, factored in some more for possible gorginess. We generally did okay from intuition, but I still don't know specifically what rules we were following, if any.

I'm just interested to know if anyone has any actual rules or heuristics that they like to use for estimating this type of thing. I'll probably screw it up some time, and when that happens I'd like to be able to point a finger at the accepted procedure I was following, instead of taking the blame myself.


Cheers and thanks.
MikeM.]]> MikeM WTMC Forum Tue, 16 Apr 2013 13:09:29 +1200 http://www.wtmc.org.nz/phorum/read.php?2,7244,7244#msg-7244 http://www.wtmc.org.nz/phorum/read.php?2,7244,7244#msg-7244 Rosie Jorgensen WTMC Forum Thu, 11 Apr 2013 20:46:08 +1200 http://www.wtmc.org.nz/phorum/read.php?2,7243,7243#msg-7243 http://www.wtmc.org.nz/phorum/read.php?2,7243,7243#msg-7243
[www.forestandbird.org.nz]]]> Sharron WTMC Forum Mon, 08 Apr 2013 17:18:23 +1200 http://www.wtmc.org.nz/phorum/read.php?2,7238,7238#msg-7238 http://www.wtmc.org.nz/phorum/read.php?2,7238,7238#msg-7238
What I'm keen to do is have a Wed night session where a few of us spend as little as 5 minutes showing our "favourite" piece of tramping kit and saying why it's our favourite. Just 5 minutes! No pressure! Easy and little prep required.

All you need to do is turn up on 17 April, along with your item of kit, and perhaps, if you like, a pic or three of why its your fav.

"Favourite" is deliberately vague and subjective and can mean whatever you like. For instance it could mean

The best - "This is my Event hyperflex TXH-5 parka. It's so advanced that even in torrential storms, it repels liquid so fast that the rain doesn't get within a metre of you. And at the same time it wicks moisture so well that you can use it for making beef jerky when you're not wearing it. Plus it has a unique exothermic layer that means you can comfortably wear it in your underware at minus 15. When astronauts land on Mars, they'll be wearing Event hyperflex TXH-5 fabrics."

What you're most attached to - "I've had this hat since 1982, when my dad gave it to me. He got it from his dad before him. It's a beautiful leather hat that's oiled and polished with the sweat from four generations of my family."

With the best story - "This is the snow stake that was the only thing between me and oblivion, when I had that big fall in 2007 on our Mercedario expedition."

No reason in particular - "This is my tent, and I really like it. Any questions?"

I'll put a general call out but I know that you all have fantastic stories just waiting to come out. So please email me back and tell me just how keen you are, and what you will be showing off. Then turn up on 17 April and amaze your friends!

Contact me on 021 103 4119 or at webmaster@wtmc.org.nz

Cheers, Mike.]]> MikeG WTMC Forum Sun, 31 Mar 2013 14:25:01 +1300 http://www.wtmc.org.nz/phorum/read.php?2,7235,7235#msg-7235 http://www.wtmc.org.nz/phorum/read.php?2,7235,7235#msg-7235 With $5 each ticket, You have a chance to WIN one of these prizes :

1st - $500 Icebreaker Voucher
2nd - $269 OR 'Helium' Waterproof Jacket (http://www.bivouac.co.nz/outdoor-research-men-s-helium-ii-jacket.html , available on men and women version )
3rd - $199 vasque 'Mindbender' Shoes
4th - $94.90 LED Lenser P5 Torch
5th - $79 Earth Sea Sky Silk Weight Tee

(drawn on Monday 15th April )

Message me with your name - address ( optional) - phone number ( so they can contact you if you win ) and i will bring the ticket on club night

On the other note.. one of our team member bailed on us.. :( so we have 1 spot open in our team.. anyone is interested to try ? :D

thanks!
Rini Sugianto]]> rini sugianto WTMC Forum Wed, 27 Mar 2013 22:01:23 +1300 http://www.wtmc.org.nz/phorum/read.php?2,7234,7234#msg-7234 http://www.wtmc.org.nz/phorum/read.php?2,7234,7234#msg-7234
New Kime Hut will be locked over Easter and when the builders are not around through till the official opening of the new hut.

The public can only use the new hut once building inspection is completed. DoC is hoping this will happen late April 2013.

Meantime take a tent or other form of portable shelter (always recommended), or plan to use other huts if heading in the vicinity of Kime.]]> Sharron WTMC Forum Tue, 26 Mar 2013 09:54:25 +1300 http://www.wtmc.org.nz/phorum/read.php?2,7233,7233#msg-7233 http://www.wtmc.org.nz/phorum/read.php?2,7233,7233#msg-7233
If you have any items to be discussed at the AGM send them to secretary@wtmc.org.nz

AGM is Wednesday April 10 at 8pm (gear pick up and drop off + tea and biscuits from 7.30pm as per usual).

See ya there!]]> Sharron WTMC Forum Sun, 24 Mar 2013 19:12:53 +1300 http://www.wtmc.org.nz/phorum/read.php?2,7232,7232#msg-7232 http://www.wtmc.org.nz/phorum/read.php?2,7232,7232#msg-7232 Walks and runs of various distances available close to the city.
First event is Sunday 21 April at Makara.
Look out for trip sheets for some of the events, particularly if you want to carpool or contact me.

[www.xterrawellington.co.nz]]]> Sharron WTMC Forum Sun, 24 Mar 2013 10:18:41 +1300 http://www.wtmc.org.nz/phorum/read.php?2,7231,7231#msg-7231 http://www.wtmc.org.nz/phorum/read.php?2,7231,7231#msg-7231
cheers
Andrew]]> Andrew WTMC Forum Sat, 23 Mar 2013 14:06:16 +1300