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Whakapapa Day walks – Tongariro National Park
- Wellington Tramping and Mountainneering Club
- A very light sprinkling of snow fell as we arrived at the WTMC lodge at Iwikau Village, Mount Ruapehu, on Friday night. And some of it was still apparent first thing in the morning, though disappearing rapidly once hit by the sun: a brilliantly clear start to a calm and sunny weekend. After breakfast we ... Read more
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š Taking a Princess Bath: Transformation of the Sarahsaurus into a Princess
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- Mt Princess – a climb to the Princess Bath š Taking a Princess Bath Soft snow on the way to the Princess Bath Transformation of the Sarahsaurus into a princess. Tony told me he knew of a mountain that could transform a rebel Sarahsaurus dinosaur into a princess and all she had to do was ... Read more
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Kaweka Kaleidoscope – exploring Manson Country
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- Kaweka Kaleidoscope – exploring Manson Country Kaweka Range – Kaweka Forest Park It nearly makes the squatters weep, It takes five acres to a sheep, And each year sees these smaller flocks, For sheep don’t thrive on snow and rocks. (An anonymous poet on the difficulty of mustering in the remote Manson Country) I have ... Read more
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Hannah, Rose and Hamish 's big snow adventure
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- Chief Scout Rimu Award Adventurous Journey On the our group we were taking to our camp met up at the den to get some things ready to take with us.
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From the President – April 2023
- Wellington Tramping and Mountainneering Club
- Kia ora, This article provides a brief update on club activities, including: WTMC April recap: Committee, trips and lodge updates Intentions for the year to come Coming up in May If you have any questions, comments or ideas please get in touch. NgÄ mihi Anne de Ferronpresident@wtmc.org.nz Luxmore hut and a dusting of snow on ... Read more
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Aborted Southern Crossing; Alpha Hut via Marchant Ridge. Return to Kaitoke via Omega Track and Tutuwai Hutļæ¼
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- I have been keen to complete the Southern Crossing after visiting Kime Hut in the snow last year. We had two groups completing the Southern Crossing; one from Otaki Forks to Kaitoke starting Friday afternoon, the other from Kaitoke to Otaki Forks starting first thing Saturday morning. I liked the concept of an early start ... Read more
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Ruapehu Lodge Update – October 2022
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- With the demise of RAL there must be something to talk about with a positive theme. I’ll try the weather. When there is little snow on the mountain there tends to be better weather. When there is plenty of snow on the mountain there is less skiing. After returning from two weeks on the mountain ... Read more
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Ruapehu Lodge Update – July 2022
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- We have just returned from three days up at the lodge where two of the days were ‘bluebird’ days. We also had some Alpine Club members join us which helped fill the lodge. Despite appearances on the webcams the upper mountain has plenty of snow. Given the cold temperatures RAL has been snowmaking onto the ... Read more
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White lights and bright snow: Old Man Hut Circuit
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- Friday night, the ferry arrived early in Picton, which we quickly found out doesn’t show movies on long weekend evenings (due to lack of demand!). Next morning, the E-M group we were sharing the van with kindly agreed to being on the road by 7.30am. Nearing the Richmond Ranges, we saw the rewards of the ... Read more
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President’s Column – July 2022
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- The Club continues to do well and I’ve continued with meeting my target of participating in at least one Club trip per month. Monique led a group of us to the Kaweka Forest Park over the Matariki weekend where we enjoyed some great tramping country, lovely bush, beautiful streams, excellent views of snow clad mountains ... Read more
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Ruapehu Lodge Update – June 2022
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- The mountain gods have spoken. There will be no covid problems this season, the mountain will not erupt, and the snow will continue to fall at night with intermittent periods of sunshine during the day. Car parking will be free for all if there is space. The start of the season has had an early ... Read more
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Chief Guide Update: Alpine courses, damaged club gear and more
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- [Sent to Trip Leaders on 23 March 2022] Kia ora, This email provides a brief update about WTMC club trips: AGM and electing the new Committee on 6 April. Alpine training 2022 – Snowcraft, Avalanche Awareness and Alpine Leadership Damaged/used club gear – What to do? Club first aid kit – Contents list We are ... Read more
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2022 Latitude Race
- Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club (Inc)
- Wellington provided the most picture perfect day ever seen for the Latitude Race in recent years. There were no stomach churning waves at the entrance to contend with and the head wind wasn’t ferocious on the return leg. Thanks to all the volunteers who made the day happen – James Snowdon, Amanda Daysh, Ellie Eagles, [...]
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Tama Lakes, Taranaki Falls, and Exploring the Skifield
- Wellington Tramping and Mountainneering Club
- The weather forecast promised one day of good weather over the long weekend, and when combined with the fact that only the very upper parts of the mountain had skiable snow, the families group opted to do the day walk to Tama Lakes. Only one of the adults had made the trip before, and that ... Read more
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Lodge Update – Our Maunga October 2021
- Wellington Tramping and Mountainneering Club
- So the ski season has ended for RAL on Labour Day. Given that there was still plenty of upper mountain snow under normal conditions the lifts would have continued to operate for a bit longer but nothing is normal this year or indeed last. The summer program for the Gondola and Cafeteria will commence on ... Read more
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Didn’t we get the perfect weather window?
- Worser Bay Boating Club
- Opening 66th Season A light dusting of snow on the ranges, a sweet little breeze, sun shining and well over 50 boats on the water. The...
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Want to upskill your tramping or mountaineering? A WTMC scholarship might be just the thing!
- Wellington Tramping and Mountainneering Club
- Launched in 2018, the WTMC scholarship programme is about supporting club members to gain experience and skills. We often think of the club’s courses in leadership, bushcraft and snowcraft or the local alpine club section courses. These are great courses and an excellent first step on your tramping and mountaineering journey, so be sure to ... Read more
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Lodge Update: Our Maunga July 2021
- Wellington Tramping and Mountainneering Club
- We have passed the first group of school holidays with a good turn out of families staying at the lodge over the two-week period. Unfortunately, only the lower mountain was open for skiing due to the poor covering of snow on the upper mountain. Happy valley was open most days for skiing and the Rangatira ... Read more
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Lodge Update: Our Maunga May 2021
- Wellington Tramping and Mountainneering Club
- The mountain has had more sprinklings of snow indicating that things up there are getting cooler along with the days getting shorter. The lift operator is flat out making snow in the Happy Valley beginners’ area which will be open from Queens Birthday weekend. Our Summer rates apply over Queens Birthday. We can only open ... Read more
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Lodge Update: Our Maunga April 2021
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- The mountain has had a few sprinklings of snow indicating that things up there are gettingcooler along with the days getting shorter. Reflecting on this time last year things were a bit nerve wracking with a close down of thecountry and not knowing what the future would bring for the lodge. We can move into ... Read more
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Mt Rolleston – the highs and lows
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- In August 2016 we completed our AIC (Alpine Instruction Course) at Temple Basin in Arthurs Pass. I remember one morning after emerging from our snow cave high up above the ski field, we got the best views of the rising sun lighting up the mountains across the pass. The most prominent of the lot was ... Read more
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Lodge update – our Maunga – October 2020
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- The ski season is now finished for the year. RAL (the ski field operator) were intending to run for a couple of weeks beyond Labour weekend but a significant loss of snow put an end to that. The Covid situation has made it a highly disruptive time for the lodge, but luckily a recovery was ... Read more
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2020 Wellington Bowls Secondary School team
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- Congratulations to the following students who recently represented Wellington Bowls in a regional secondary school match against Taranaki: Adam Wyatt (Rongotai College) William Tether (Hutt International Boys’) Jemma Roberts (St Catherine’s College) Jordan Keane (Onslow College) Ivan Snowman-Rongokea (Naenae College) Quest Teariki Tangahou (Naenae College) Xander Meadows (Naenae College) Jayden Burns (Naenae College) Alex Greenfield (Naenae College) The team traveled to Waikanae to play Taranaki Schools on Saturday , and while therewere some tough matches, there were also lots of learnings and good foundation for next time. Well done to all. The post 2020 Wellington Bowls Secondary School team appeared first on College Sport Wellington.
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Lodge update – our Maunga – September 2020
- Wellington Tramping and Mountainneering Club
- It has been six anxious weeks for us waiting for level 1. Very disappointing for all those who had booked and planned leave, and had great expectations of some great skiing / boarding / tramping / snow climbing. Again, many thanks to the bookings team and our treasurer for their hard work dealing with refunds ... Read more
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Lodge update – Our Maunga – July 2020
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- So the snow is falling and topping up unwanted slots, rocks and crevices. Pretty much on cue as it tends to fall during the first week of the school holidays. LiftsRAL, the lift operator, has advised which lifts will and will not be operating this season. There will be limited lifts operating due to many ... Read more
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The *NEW* Flexible Alpine Schedule is here!
- Wellington Tramping and Mountainneering Club
- The Club is trialling a new approach to some of our alpine trips this year. We want to avoid the work that goes into organising an alpine trip that is cancelled due to weather, and to give enthusiastic participants their best chance at getting some time on the snow. Alongside our normal fixed schedule (which ... Read more
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Weekly Wrap Up (Week 12, Term 2)
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- Important Dates Monday 20 July: Start of Term 3 Wednesday 22 July: Parents’ Evening (Senior Students) Monday 27 July: Parents’ Evening (Junior Students) Monday 27 July: Board of Trustees meeting 6pm Important Information Principal’s message In his end of term Principal’s message, Dominic reflects on the events of the past month including our recent open evening and music evening, events which, not so long ago we felt would be unable to take place. To read Dominic’s full report, click here. What’s happening? Open Evening and 2021 enrolment We welcomed over 400 families and whÄnau to our open evening last Monday on what was possibly the coldest night of the year. Our team of student and staff guides took tours around the campus, students were actively involved in promoting different areas of school life, and everywhere was alive and buzzing with activity. Enrolments are now open for 2021. Our enrolment process starts online at: https://portal.whs.school.nz/index.php/enrolment. If you have any questions, please email Jude Aspinall, our enrolment officer on jude.aspinall@whs.school.nz Music Evening Our Music Evening on Wednesday 1 July gave students the opportunity to showcase their talents. With a range of big band, groups and solo items, pieces in a range of styles and genres, it was a fabulous evening compered, as always by music teacher Fritz Wollner. To view the photo gallery, click here. Instrumental and vocal lessons update If your Junior student is interested in taking instrumental / vocal lessons but has not yet enrolled, please download the form from the Student Hub and hand in or email the completed form to Fritz Wollner Lessons will be reorganised for Terms 3 and 4. If students have not been attending regularly, they need to see Mr Wollner as soon as possible to ensure they do not lose their spot. Tamatha Paul – lunchtime lecture The Feminist Club was delighted to welcome Wellington Councillor Tamatha Paul to deliver this Thursday’s lunchtime lecture. Tamatha (NgÄti Awa / Waikato Tainui) was first elected to Council in 2019 and is one of three PukehÄ«nau / Lambton Ward counsellors for 2019-2022. As an independent candidate, Tamatha campaigned on issues including zero waste, connecting communities and the importance of prioritising future facing leadership. As can be seen from these pictures, Tamatha’s visit attracted a large audience, keen to welcome and listen to her. Year 10 Computing – Photoshop and political discourse Students in Gus Donaldson’s Year 10 computing course have been developing skills in Photoshop through working on a project on the theme of political discourse. Their work is currently on display in the foyer outside the library. The posters, with the narrative from their creators alongside them, are powerful pieces of work that clearly exemplify the students’ views and response to current issues in the world around them. The display will remain in place at the start of Term 3 and you are invited to come and view it. WHS Ink – Junior Art club zine 30 Year 9 and 10 students have been working on their own artwork during each week’s WHS Ink sessions. Coordinated by Teacher Aide, Connor Morrison-Mills, this group of talented students’ work is now included in their very own zine. Click on the image below to see more. Outdoor Education’s snowy tramp It has been cold enough for many this week, with the storms and freezing winds around Wellington. The Outdoor Education students showed their mettle by heading out on a tramp in the Tararua range earlier this week. They made it as far as the Powell Hut before the weather conditions made it too risky to continue and they turned back. Achievements He KÄkano – AWD Tenpin Bowling On Thursday 2 July, He KÄkano students competed in the annual AWD Tenpin Bowling competition against students from other Wellington colleges. All students and staff had a fantastic time and there were some really strong bowlers in the group. The top three WHS students were Talib Prime, Darius Ngature and Joshua Nathan. Roxy5 finalists ‘En Passant Films’ and ‘Look Away’ are both WHS finalists in the Roxy5 film competition this year. Screenings will take place on Friday 31 July at the Mclaurin Theatre, Victoria University. The winner will be announced at the Red Carpet awards evening at the Roxy Cinema on Wednesday 5 August. We are waiting eagerly to to see whether The Work of An Artist (En Passant Films) or Hey Cassie (Look Away) will scoop a place. Pictured below are En Passant Films: Sam Quinn, Rory Maher, Nym Jones, Liv Calder, Sky Gobbi, Jack Whitehead, Namu Dahlberg and Ashton Gordon. Open Evening: Business Studies Logo quiz winners Many thanks to all those students and whÄnau who entered the Logo quiz competition that ran at our recent open evening. The answers were: Air NZ, Disney, The Warehouse, Starbucks, Wellington HS, Te Papa, The Heart Foundation, Wellington City Council and Netflix. The winners were Toby, Tama, and Oscar. Sports Boys 1st XI Football On 27 June, our boys 1st XI football team beat Newlands College 4-0, taking them to the top of their pool. This Saturday the team will play St Patrick’s second team. If the team win or draw they will go into play-offs on 18 July against either Onslow College or Wellington College for a place in the Youth Premier Reserve. Good luck team!
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A Tale of Two Snowcaves (and a Lasagne)
- Wellington Tramping and Mountainneering Club
- “And this is my snow saw,” said Nick, as he removed the gleaming blade from its holster. A strangely curved, unwieldy and yet hugely useful device for creating a snow cave, as I would find out later that weekend. Led by Nick H, we were a band of five who had gamely signed up for ... Read more
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From our maunga – Autumn update
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- Well, we could expect wind, no snow, eruption or earthquake to disrupt our mountain activities but not a nasty hidden bug, no, I will call it a beast. Things have been going very well for our lodge and users with plenty of activity in the summer as well as the winter despite weather problems for ... Read more
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