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Your response to 2 surveys is urgently requested. There is a government-proposed (MBIE) option that could allow a new company to operate the Ruapehu skifields in the future. If it goes ahead, there would be a huge benefit to this club. Please respond to the relevant survey(s): there is one for Life Pass Holders and another for anyone with an interest in activities on Mt Ruapehu. Please respond by 4 pm Thursday 24 November 2022.
This coming February, we will be starting work on upgrading the toilets. We need your help! You don’t need to have a trade background, as we just need help to do the work, clean up and cater for the workers.
Work parties will run over 2-5 days on an extended weekend. You are very welcome to come for one or more days.
The results from the 2022 MTSC Photo Competition are here.
The Interclub Photo Competition between Manawatu Tramping and Skiing Club, Massey University Alpine Club and Palmerston North Tramping and Mountaineering Club, was held on 4 October 2022 and was hosted by MTSC.
An updated health and safety policy has been released.
MTSC follows the Government's guidance and policies about Covid-19. Masks are not required to be worn in the minibus, at clubnights or at the lodge. However, we respect that some people will still want to wear a mask and we encourage people to do so.
Please do not come to clubnights, use the minibus or go to the lodge if you have any cold or 'flu'-like symptoms, or if you suspect that you may have Covid-19.
The committee has agreed to increase the fees for using the minibus. The rates had not changed for several years and recent increases in running costs (fuel, for example) have been the driver (get it? Driver? Oh, never mind...)
The new minimum rate for the minibus is 60c per km, with a minimum per person rate of 10c per km. This means if there are only 5 people travelling in the minibus, then the rate is 12c/km per person; for 4 people the rate is 15c/km/person, etc.
The MTSC Trip Card is available online and will continue to be updated
Thank you to all of you who have offered to lead trips - we couldn't provide such an interesting menu of destinations without you. Contact the Chief Guide if you wish to add a trip or two.
The lodge at Ruapehu is a great launching pad for your Winter and Summer adventures. See the lodge page for further details.
This is the same walk that was planned for 2021. While it did go ahead only a few hardy souls did the walk due to weather conditions so we will try again this year and hope for better weather.
We will meet at 6.00pm at Summerhill Car Park. Starting from the track near the car park we will enter Summerhill Reserve and walk down through the reserve to Ruapehu Drive. We will turn right and walk along Ruapehu Drive to reconnect with the track that will take us to Cashmere Drive and along to Peren Park Playground before coming back out onto Ruapehu Drive not far from the car park.
After our walk we will head to the Indian Summer Restaurant, 194/200 Ruapehu Drive, Summerhill Shopping Centre.
Why not get a group of your tramping friends and partners together and either walk and have dinner or just join us for dinner? All welcome. So that she can book for everyone, please let Linda know on or before Wednesday 23 November if you will be joining us for dinner. Text her on 027 333 4493
The club has a lodge on Mt Ruapehu where members and their guests can stay for skiing, climbing and tramping trips.
We run a variety of tramping and skiing trips for all ages and abilities.
| September | Meeting this month: 6 (Club Night) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Trip | Grade | Leader | Phone |
| 10 | MTB Kimbolton Backcountry roads + lunch | M | Nicki Fielder | 022 515 3807 |
| 24-25 | Cow Creek Hut | M | Tim Swale | 022 134 8384 |
| October | Meeting this month: 4 (Club Night) | |||
| Date | Trip | Grade | Leader | Phone |
| 8 | Snowskills at lodge | Technical | Howie Nicholson, Ken Mercer | 0272 941 941, 027 364 6475 |
| 15 | MTB Woodville Backcountry roads | M | Nicki F, Judy S | 022 515 3807 |
| 30 | Deadman's Circuit | M | Linda Campbell | 027 333 4493 |
| November | Meeting this month: 1 (Club Night) | |||
| Date | Trip | Grade | Leader | Phone |
| 19 | MTB Waitarere Forest and Beach | M | Nicki F, Royce M | 022 515 3807 |
| 26 | Orongorongo Walks | M | Linda Campbell | 027 333 4493 |
| December | Meeting this month: 6 (Club Night) | |||
| Date | Trip | Grade | Leader | Phone |
| 16-18 | Exploring Ruapehu Weekend | M | Tim Swale | 022 134 8384 |
| January | Meeting this month: none (Club Night) | |||
| Date | Trip | Grade | Leader | Phone |
| 14 | MTB Foxton Forest Trails | M | Lynda Hunt, Nicki F | 225153807 |
| October | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Description | Leader | Phone |
| 26 | Apiti track | Cheryl D & Marilyn H | 021 374 882 |
| November | |||
| Date | Description | Leader | Phone |
| 2 | Wharite Peak or Coppermine Loop/Track | Harold Pettersson | 021 047 2055 |
| 9 | Stanfield Hut | Leonie Downdes | 027 359 5015 |
| 16 | Raparapawai Stream and Grainger Track | Margaret McKenzie | 358 2535 |
| 23 | Herepai Hut | Anne West/Ewen Cameron | 220341180 |
| 30 | Rimu Valley | Mary Mercer | 027 372 5375 |
| December | |||
| Date | Description | Leader | Phone |
| 6-7 | Overnight/Day to Irongate Hut | Ewen Cameron | 022 034 1180 |
| 14 | Christmas Gathering - Sledge Track | Mary Mercer | 027 372 5375 |
| January | |||
| Date | Description | Leader | Phone |
| 24-26 | Ruapehu Rambles, Club Lodge | Ken Mercer | 027 364 6475 |
| September | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Description | Leader | Phone |
| 1 | Exploring in Otaki Forks | Royce Mills | 021 055 2527 |
| 8 | Sledge track / Arapuke MBP | John & Gillian Thornley | 356 9681 |
| 15 | Waihohonu, Tongariro National Park | Tony Evans | 278293069 |
| 22 | Otangane Loop | Darlene Westrupp | 021 167 8815 |
| 29 | Waitahinga Dam loop | Jinnie Anderson | 021 0220 9874 |
| October | |||
| Date | Description | Leader | Phone |
| 6 | Roaring Stag hut | William Laing | 022 099 7988 |
| 13 | Mangahao-Makahika track | Alistair Hall | 06 357 1832 |
| 20 | Zekes Hut | Tony Evans | 027 829 3069 |
| 27 | Mangaehuehu Hut | Carolyn | 027 358 6037 |
| November | |||
| Date | Description | Leader | Phone |
| 3 | Tunipo | Nicki Fielder | 225153807 |
| 10 | Stanfield hut | Suzanne Clark | 356 8322 |
| 17 | Blue Range Hut or Te Mara Loop | Jenny McCarthy | 021 2152197 |
| 24 | Powell Hut and beyond | Audrey Shepherd / Syd Easton | 06 356 7462 |
| December | |||
| Date | Description | Leader | Phone |
| 1 | Parawai Hut overnighter | Judy Swainson | 06 358 4082 |
| 8 | Wayne Lincoln | 021 068 5237 | |
| 11 | (Sun) BBQ at Massey Chaplaincy facility | Jinnie Anderson | 021 0220 9874 |
The latest version of 
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our monthly newsletter, is available here to download. Previous editions can be
downloaded from our newsletter archive.
Most members now receive their newsletter (in colour) via email or the MTSC web page. The rate for receiving a black-and-white paper copy in the post increased last year, to offset the additional costs of printing and postage. Email the Membership Secretary if you wish to change your newsletter delivery options.
The Manawatu Tramping and Skiing Club is based in Palmerston North and runs weekend and mid-week tramping and skiing trips for all ages and abilities. The club meets on the first Tuesday of each month, where talks are given by different speakers on topics related to the outdoors. Meetings are held at the Rose City Aquatic Clubrooms, 50 Park Road, Palmerston North (next to the Lido Aquatic Centre) and start at 7:30pm. You are very welcome to come along and have a look.
The MTSC bank account for depositing your subs, lodge payments etc. is
03-1521-0220353-000 (Westpac)
Please ensure that any payments are clearly identified with your membership code and a description of the payment.
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