The latest news and updates are on our Facebook page.
A car park booking system is now in place at Whakapapa and Turoa ski areas. If you wish to arrive between 4:30 am and 10:00 am then you need to book a park. After this time, it is a "free for all" and if the parks are full, then you will be turned away.
A limited number (400) of carparks will be available for overnight parking, which do not need to be booked (during the 2020 season), unless you are arriving during the peak hours noted above. However, carparks are available on a "first in, first served" basis.
The Bruce Road may close at 6:00 pm if the weather forecast is for snow, wind or a freezing level below 1600m. It will not re-open until 7:00 am and only if the road is cleared and conditions improved.
For more details, see the Mt Ruapehu Carparking Help Page.
Check the online trip card regularly, as updates are being made periodically
Contact the Lodge Booking Officers to secure your place in the Lodge this Winter!
Further information about the effects of Covid-19 on MTSC operations will be posted on the MTSC and Covid-19 webpage.
The draft Winter 2020 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. You have until the end of March to add your trips to the card.
The plans for the changes to the lodge layout are here.
Work parties at the lodge will resume in Spring. In the meantime, enjoy Winter!
Reports from those people lucky enough to have already travelled in the new minibus have been positive. We are now looking for ideas on how to best advertise our club with signwriting. If you have ideas or photos that may translate into a graphic for the minibus then please contact the Minibus Manager, Ken Mercer, asap.
Subscription invoices were sent out in April 2020. If you have not received yours, then please contact the Membership Secretary (Sue). When making payment, please clearly identify your payment with your 7-character membership ID and add "Subs" to the details.
The MTSC Winter Trip Card is available online now 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.
The lodge at Ruapehu is a great launching pad for your Winter and Summer adventures. See the lodge page for further details.
Howie, Rob, Ken, Peter, Hazel and Tim will give short presentations of some memorable trips to Mt Ruapehu and beyond, involving skiing, tramping, ski-touring (tramping on skis), visiting the lodge and more. The talk should appeal to trampers and skiers alike, whether they have ventured up the mountain or not.
Topics include: Things to do in and around the lodge; History of MTSC Lodge; Progression of ski design; Family-friendly Mountain Adventures; Mt Ruapehu mystery section; and Ski Touring.
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.
| June | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Trip | Grade | Leader | Phone |
| 14 | Rangi Hut | Easy | Tim Swale | 022 134 8384 |
| 19-21 | Lodge Food Carry | Restricted | Howard Nicholson | 027 294 1941 |
| July | ||||
| Date | Trip | Grade | Leader | Phone |
| 25,26 | Parks Peak - Ruahines | Medium | Dave Mitchell | 021 109 2924 |
| August | ||||
| Date | Trip | Grade | Leader | Phone |
| 22,23 | Elder Hut via Renata Ridge | Medium-Fit | Dave Mitchell | 021 109 2924 |
| September | ||||
| Date | Trip | Grade | Leader | Phone |
| 12,13 | Crater Camping and Ski/Climb Ngauruhoe | Technical | Peter Rawlins | 021 678 0747 |
| 19 | Sledge to Naenae Crossing | Medium | Tim Swale | 06 376 6556 |
| October | ||||
| Date | Trip | Grade | Leader | Phone |
| 10 | Palmy Walks | Easy | Linda Campbell | 027 333 4493 |
| 17,18 | Whakapapa to Turoa Ski Crossing | Technical | Peter Rawlins | 021 678 0747 |
| November | ||||
| Date | Trip | Grade | Leader | Phone |
| 14,15 | Howletts Hut - Ruahines | Medium-Fit | Dave Mitchell | 021 109 2924 |
| 14,15 | Lodge Photographic Workshop | All | Richard Lander |
| June | ||
|---|---|---|
| Date | Leader | Phone |
| 17 | Christine Finnegan | 027 230 5032 |
| 24 | Ewen Cameron | 022 034 1180 |
| July | ||
| Date | Leader | Phone |
| 01 | Linda Darbyshire | 027 354 6171 |
| 08 | Robbie Green | 022 398 2205 |
| 15 | Coralie/Evan/Davies | 357 6288 |
| 22 | Judy Swainson | 358 4082 |
| 29 | Allan Rae | 358 3962 |
| August | ||
| Date | Leader | Phone |
| 05 | Richard Hunter | 357 6821 |
| 12 | Dennis Jensen | 329 3229 |
| 19 | Ian Brookes | 358 7974 |
| 26 | Anne West | 357 5716 |
| September | ||
| Date | Leader | Phone |
| 02 | Bill Milham | 356 8136 |
| 09 | Margaret McKenzie | 358 2535 |
| 16 | Darlene Westrupp | 021 167 8815 |
| 23 | Jill Faulkner | 323 6094 |
| 30 | Jenny Williamson | 328 6857 |
| October | ||
| Date | Leader | Phone |
| 07 | Marion Beadle | 323 3246 |
| 14 | Carolyn Brodie | 027 358 6037 |
| 21 | Bev Akers | 325 8879 |
| 28 | Harold Pettersson | 357 4284 |
| November | ||
| Date | Leader | Phone |
| 4 | Richard Lander | 021 840 472 |
| 11 | Bob Hargreaves | 357 0734 |
| 18 | William Laing | 358 4876 |
| 25 | Christine Finnigan | 329 7822 |
| December | ||
| Date | Leader | Phone |
| 02 | Ewen Cameron | 022 034 1180 |
| 09 | Rod McKenzie | 357 0136 |
| July | ||
|---|---|---|
| Date | Leader | Phone |
| 2 | Mike Irvine | 354 0471 |
| 9 | William Laing | 358 4876 |
| 16 | Syd Easton (D) | 3567462 |
| 23 | John and Gillian Thornley | 356 9681 |
| 30 | Christine Scott | 354 0510 |
| August | ||
| Date | Leader | Phone |
| 6 | Nigel and Jill Spencer (D) | 329 8738 |
| 13 | Vacant | |
| 20 | Hugh Wilde (D) | 356 9450 |
| 27 | John Brock | 329 4834 |
| September | ||
| Date | Leader | Phone |
| 3 | Carolyn Brodie | 027 358 6037 |
| 10 | Bryce and Raewyn Buddle | 353 5163 |
| 17 | Ewen Cameron | 022 034 1180 |
| 24 | Suzanne Clark | 356 8322 |
| October | ||
| Date | Leader | Phone |
| 1 | Norman Cooper | 357 5531 |
| 8 | John Doolan (D) | 027 446 8740 |
| 15 | Syd Easton (D) | 356 7462 |
| 22 | David Grant (D) | 328 7788 |
| 29 | Wayne Lincoln (D) | 021 068 5237 |
| November | ||
| Date | Leader | Phone |
| 5 | Chris Mercer(D) | 356 2635 |
| 12 | Royce Mills | 021 055 2527 |
| 19 | Glenn Pendergrast | 356 7487 |
| 26 | Tony Evans (D) | 027 829 3069 |
| 3 | Mike Irvine | 354 0471 |
| December | ||
| Date | Leader | Phone |
| 10 | William Laing | 358 4876 |
The latest version of 
,
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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