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Photo Competitions

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, is scheduled for 4 October 2022 and will be hosted by MTSC this year.

New track at Otaki Gorge Road

A new track across the slips at Blue Bluff on the Otaki Gorge Road is due to open in July. This will significantly reduce the walking time to Otaki Forks, to about 1 hour from the current car park.

Health and Safety Policy

An updated health and safety policy has been released.

Subscriptions 2022

Thank you to all who have paid their annual subscriptions for 2022. Subs were due by 30 April, and invoices have been sent out. If you did not receive yours, then please check your email "junk" or "spam" folders and contact the Membership Secretary ASAP.

A reminder that when making payment, please clearly identify your payment with your 7-character membership ID and add "Subs" to the details.

Paid-up members of MTSC will receive their latest FMC "Backcountry" bulletin and discount card in mid-late June. The FMC card gives discounts on travel services (including annual DoC hut passes), equipment, publications and other services, from a long list of suppliers.

If you no longer wish to be a member of MTSC then please drop a line to the Membership Secretary.

Covid-19 Update

Minibus

MTSC follows the Government's guidance and policies about Covid-19. Masks are not required to be worn in the minibus. 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 or use the minibus if you have any cold or 'flu'-like symptoms, or if you suspect that you may have Covid-19.

Lodge

Please do not come to the lodge if you have any cold or 'flu'-like symptoms, or if you suspect that you may have Covid-19.

Club Nights

Please do not come to clubnights if you have any cold or 'flu'-like symptoms, or if you suspect that you may have Covid-19.

MTSC follows the Government's guidance and policies about Covid-19. Masks are not required to be worn at clubnights. However, we respect that some people will still want to wear a mask and we encourage people to do so.

Other

The Department of Conservation has released a Covid-19 policy for users of all DoC accommodation, including huts, lodges, campsites, and camping by huts; this includes use by day visitors.

Minibus Rates Increased

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.

Trip Card - 2022

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.

MTSC Lodge

The lodge at Ruapehu is a great launching pad for your Winter and Summer adventures. See the lodge page for further details.

Coming up...

Richard Lander - convenor

Interclub Photo Competition

Rose City Aquatic Club Rooms, 50 Park Road, Palmerston North (next to the Lido)

The best images from the Massey University Alpine Club, Palmerston North Tramping and Mountaineering Club, and Manawatu Tramping and Skiing Club photo competitions will be presented and judged in this annual event. Come along to see some of the best backcountry images from our local talent.