The latest news and updates are on our Facebook page.
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 draft Summer 2020-2021 Trip Card is here. We go to varied and interesting destinations, thanks to you. Please enter your trips on the card directly, or else email them to the Chief Guide, Ken Mercer. Alternatively, give Ken a call.
Lodge work parties are scheduled for 16 - 18 April and 30 April - 3 May.
Please contact John Lyttle (Lodge Manager) if you can assist and/or need a ride. No specific skills are required and this is a free weekend in exchange for your labour. There are possibly options for transport from Palmy and Wellington.
Please let John know if you will be attending or have any questions - mob 027 433 6307.
The plans for the changes to the lodge layout are here.
The lodge at Ruapehu is a great launching pad for your Winter and Summer adventures. See the lodge page for further details.
Barry will talk about land conservation and Christine will cover walks and things to do.
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.
| March | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Trip | Grade | Leader | Phone |
| 6-7 | ||||
| 13-14 | ||||
| 20-21 | ||||
| 21 | Atiwhakatu Gorge | E | Tim Swale | 022 134 8384 |
| 26-29 | Lodge Work Party | All Welcome | John Lyttle | 027 433 6307 |
| April | ||||
| Date | Trip | Grade | Leader | Phone |
| 2-5 | (Easter) | |||
| 2-5 | Dundas Hut Circuit | MF | Ken Mercer | 027 364 6475 |
| 2-5 | Taupo Mountain Biking | Various | Peter Rawlins and Lynda Hunt | 027 678 0747 |
| 17-18 | Lodge Work Party (note changed date) | All Welcome | John Lyttle | 027 433 6307 |
| 17-18 | Wellington Walks - City to Sea | E | Linda Campbell | 027 333 4493 |
| 24-26 | (ANZAC Long Weekend) | |||
| 30-3 May | Lodge Work Party | All Welcome | John Lyttle | 027 433 6307 |
| May | ||||
| Date | Trip | Grade | Leader | Phone |
| 1-2 | ||||
| 8-9 | Waitewaewae Hut | MF | Howie Nicholson | 027 294 1941 |
| 15-16 | ||||
| 22-23 | Sledge Track/Naenae Crossing | M | Tim Swale | 022 134 8384 |
| 29-30 | ||||
| June | ||||
| Date | Trip | Grade | Leader | Phone |
| 5-7 | (Queen's Birthday) | |||
| 12-13 | ||||
| 19-20 | (Alt Date for Food Carry) | |||
| 26-27 | Lodge Food Carry | Work Party | Howie Nicholson | 027 294 1941 |
| July | ||||
| Date | Trip | Grade | Leader | Phone |
| 3-4 | ||||
| 10-11 | Beginner's Ski Weekend | All Welcome | Ken Mercer | 027 364 6475 |
| 17-18 | ||||
| 24-25 | ||||
| August | ||||
| Date | Trip | Grade | Leader | Phone |
| 7-8 | ||||
| 14-15 | ||||
| 21-22 | ||||
| 28-29 | ||||
| September | ||||
| Date | Trip | Grade | Leader | Phone |
| 4-5 | ||||
| 11-12 | ||||
| 18-19 | ||||
| 25-26 |
| February | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Description | Leader | Phone |
| 3 | Anne West | 021 02 666 860 | |
| 10 | Robbie Green | 022 398 2205 | |
| 17 | John Salisbury | 380 0117 | |
| 24 | Evan Davies | 357 6288 | |
| March | |||
| Date | Description | Leader | Phone |
| 3 | Allan Rae | 358 3962 | |
| 10 | Cheryl D and Marilyn H | 374 48968 | |
| 17 | Ian Brookes | 358 7974 | |
| 24 | Bill Milham | 356 8136 | |
| 31 | Margaret McKenzie | 358 2535 | |
| April | |||
| Date | Description | Leader | Phone |
| 7 | Holdsworth off track | Bev Akers | 325 8879 |
| 14 | Bruce Hill, Mt Bruce | Marion Beadle | 323 3246 |
| 21 | Coppermine Creek Loop | Jenny Williamson | 328 6857 |
| 28 | towards Tangata Maunga | Ewen Cameron | 022 034 1180 |
| May | |||
| Date | Description | Leader | Phone |
| 5 | Carolyn Brodie | 027 358 6037 | |
| 12 | Harold Pettersson | 357 4248 | |
| 19 | Bob Hodgson | 356 2915 | |
| 26 | Richard Lander | 021 840 472 | |
| June | |||
| Date | Description | Leader | Phone |
| 2 | Bob Hargreaves | 357 0734 | |
| 9 | William Laing | 358 4876 | |
| 16 | Christine Finnegan | 027 230 5032 | |
| 23 | Ewen Cameron | 022 034 1180 | |
| 30 | Rod McKenzie | 357 0136 | |
| February | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Description | Leader | Phone |
| 4 | Wayne Lincoln | 021 068 5237 | |
| 11 | John and Gillian Thornley | 356 9681 | |
| 18 | John Brock | 329 4834 | |
| 25 | Carolyn Brodie | 027 358 6037 | |
| March | |||
| Date | Description | Leader | Phone |
| 4 | Tony Evans D | 027 829 3069 | |
| 11 | Ewen Cameron | 022 034 1180 | |
| 18 | Suzanne Clark | 356 8322 | |
| 25 | Judy Swainson | 358 4082 | |
| April | |||
| Date | Description | Leader | Phone |
| 1 | Margaret Mathieson | 354 4977 | |
| 8 | Aruwaru via Quartz Creek | Tony Evans | 027 829 3069 |
| 15 | Manawatu Gorge Walk | Christine Scott | 354 0510 |
| 22-23 | Mangahao Flats hut (overnight) | Jenny McCarthy | 021 215 2197 |
| 29 | Royce Mills | 021 055 2527 | |
| May | |||
| Date | Description | Leader | Phone |
| 6 | Bryce and Raewyn Buddle | 353 5163 | |
| 13 | William Laing | 022 099 7988 | |
| 20 | Geraldine Fovakis | 356 4327 | |
| 27 | Audrey Shepherd / Syd Easton (D) | 356 7462 | |
| June | |||
| Date | Description | Leader | Phone |
| 3 | Carol Exton | 022 404 7100 | |
| 10 | Judith Tonson | 356 4191 | |
| 17 | Darlene Westrupp | 021 167 8815 | |
| 24 | Jenny McCarthy | 021 215 2197 | |
| July | |||
| Date | Description | Leader | Phone |
| 1 | Garry Grayson | 027 269 5934 | |
| 8 | Knights/Shorts Toka loop | Mary and Ken Mercer (D) | 027 372 5375 / 027 364 6475 |
| 15 | Christine Scott | 354 0510 | |
| 22 | John and Gillian Thornley | 356 9681 | |
| 29 | John Brock | 329 4834 | |
| August | |||
| Date | Description | Leader | Phone |
| 5 | Carolyn Brodie | 027 358 6037 | |
| 12 | Bryce and Raewyn Buddle | 353 5163 | |
| 19 | Ewen Cameron | 022 034 1180 | |
| 26 | Alistair Hall | 3571832 | |
| September | |||
| Date | Description | Leader | Phone |
| 2 | Suzanne Clark | 356 8322 | |
| 9 | Judy Swainson | 06 358 4082 | |
| 16 | Norman Cooper | 357 5531 | |
| 23 | John Doolan (D) | 027 446 8740 | |
| 30 | Wayne Lincoln (D) | 021 068 5237 | |
| October | |||
| Date | Description | Leader | Phone |
| 7 | Royce Mills | 021 055 2527 | |
| 14 | Tony Evans (D) | 027 829 3069 | |
| 21 | William Laing | 022 099 7988 | |
| 28 | Geraldine Fovakis | 356 4327 | |
| November | |||
| Date | Description | Leader | Phone |
| 4 | Audrey Shepherd / Syd Easton (D) | 356 7462 | |
| 11 | Carol Exton | 022 404 7100 | |
| 18 | Judith Tonson | 356 4191 | |
| 25 | Garry Grayson | 027 269 5934 | |
| December | |||
| Date | Description | Leader | Phone |
| 2 | Jenny McCarthy | 021 215 2197 | |
| 9 | Darlene Westrupp | 021 167 8815 | |
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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)
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