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Lodge Work Parties - 2023

Regarding the mystery surrounding the removal of several toilets from the MTSC Lodge, and after much progress being made over 3 workparties since their disappearance, the club still has very little to go on. However, we expect that much will be revealed at the next workparty, scheduled for 1-2 April 2023.
(Apologies to the late great Billy T. James for mangling his joke)

Photo of progress on toilets refurbishment, MTSC Lodge 19 March 2023

  • 1-2 April - Final trip to install toilets and complete any minor items
Contact John Lyttle - Lodge Manager - 027 433 6307

Rangatira Alpine Sports Club - Crater/Tama Lakes Walk

This message was received from a sibling club.

In support of everything that is going down at Mt Ruapehu this summer, Rangatira Alpine Sports Club have planned a Crater/Tama Lakes tramping weekend on 31 March - 1 April 2023. It would be great if we could get a decent size group of people walking up to the Mt Ruapehu Crater Lake in support of our ski fields. So we would like to invite your club members, families and friends along to join us. We could even do some socialising together afterwards.

Please contact Trish Oosterbaan, RASC Club Captain, trishoosterbaan@gmail.com, if you have any questions.

Health and Safety Policy

An updated health and safety policy has been released.

Covid-19 Update

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.

Minibus Rates

The 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 - 2023

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.

Events

Coming up...

Tuesday 4 April 2023 - 7:30 pm

Howard Nicholson, Ken Mercer and Peter Bowker

Seven Days in the Wilderness

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

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The southern part of Nelson Lakes National Park is one of the more remote areas of New Zealand. Howie Nicholson, Peter Bowker and Ken Mercer will report on a recent trip which included four alpine passes, snow, bush bashing and few tracks.


Tuesday 4 April 2023 - 7:30 pm

Howard Nicholson, Ken Mercer and Peter Bowker

Seven Days in the Wilderness

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

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The southern part of Nelson Lakes National Park is one of the more remote areas of New Zealand. Howie Nicholson, Peter Bowker and Ken Mercer will report on a recent trip which included four alpine passes, snow, bush bashing and few tracks.

Tuesday 2 May 2023 - 7:30 pm

May Club Night

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

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Lodge

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The club has a lodge on Mt Ruapehu where members and their guests can stay for skiing, climbing and tramping trips.

Trips

We run a variety of tramping and skiing trips for all ages and abilities.

Weekend Trips (including Sunday day trips)

March Meeting this month: 7 (Club Night)
DateTripGradeLeaderPhone
10-11Marshalling Ruapehu Trail FestivalKen Mercer027 364 6475
11MTB Back Track PNAlan Hawkins021 062 4106
25-26Western side of TaranakiMLinda Campbell027 333 4493
April Meeting this month: 4 (Club Night)
DateTripGradeLeaderPhone
15MTB Kimbolton areaERoyce Mills021 055 2527
May Meeting this month: 2 (Club Night)
DateTripGradeLeaderPhone
13MTB TBCJudy Swainson021 030 3425
June Meeting this month: 6 (Club Night)
DateTripGradeLeaderPhone
10MTB TBCGeraldine Fovalis027 356 4327
24-25MTSC Midwinter Potluck at LodgeNicki Fielder 022 515 3807
July Meeting this month: 4 (Club Night)
DateTripGradeLeaderPhone
8-9MTB Wellington ridesMTim Swale022 134 8384
August Meeting this month: 1 (Club Night)
DateTripGradeLeaderPhone
12MTB Waitarere northEOwen Mills021 040 4587
September Meeting this month: 5 (Club Night)
DateTripGradeLeaderPhone
9MTB TBCChris Brunskill021 0267 4246
October Meeting this month: 3 (Club Night)
DateTripGradeLeaderPhone
14-15MTB 42nd TraverveDMary/Ken Mercer027 372 5375
November Meeting this month: 7 (Club Night)
DateTripGradeLeaderPhone
11MTB TBC
December Meeting this month: 5 (Club Night)
DateTripGradeLeaderPhone
9-10MTB Rotorua Forest LoopMNicki Fielder022 515 3807

Wednesday Trips (Easy/Medium)

March
DateDescriptionLeaderPhone
1Atiwhakatu hutEvan Davies022 164 4789
8Tunupo trackMargaret McKenzie022 473 1096
15Wharite towards PretenderAnne West021 0266 6860
22TunapoCheryl D & Marilyn H021 374 882
29Escarpment: Pukerua Bay to PaekakarikiRobyn Laing021 267 8328
April
DateDescriptionLeaderPhone
5Bottles trackRod McKenzie027 246 8156
12Lyn Lewis027 431 3836
19John Salisbury021 160 2869
26Anja Scholz027 749 5811
May
DateDescriptionLeaderPhone
3Lorraine Barr022 074 9321
10Carole Kennerley027 264 0232
17Jenny Williamson06 328 6857
24Nicki Fielder022 515 3807
31Helen Peek021 065 0754
June
DateDescriptionLeaderPhone
7Harold Pettersson021 047 2055
14Six Discs/Gable End track/ Waiopehu,Denise Shailer027 386 1733
21Leonie Lowndes027 359 5015
28Marion Beadle021 206 7046

Thursday Trips (Easy + Medium)

March
DateDescriptionLeaderPhone
2KapakapanuiAnja Scholz027 749 5811
9Herepai and beyondWilliam Laing022 099 7988
16Castlerock or TunipoCarolyn Brodie06 358 6576
23HoldsworthJenny McCarthy 021 2152197
30Christine Scott021-724 098
April
DateDescriptionLeaderPhone
6Suzanne Clark021 1735373
13Royce Mills021 055 2527 / 021 040 4587
20Darlene Westrupp021 167 8815
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May
DateDescriptionLeaderPhone
4Ian August06 362 7658
18John Brock06 3294834
25Adam Matich022 358 8062
June
DateDescriptionLeaderPhone
1Chris Mercer021 292 6292
8Wayne Lincoln021 0680 5237
15William Laing022 099 7988
22Judy Swainson06 358 4082
29Jenny McCarthy021 215 2197

Newsletters

The latest version of Beechleaves , our monthly newsletter, is available here to download. Previous editions can be downloaded from our newsletter archive.

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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.

About MTSC

Membership is now available! Will you join us?

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.

Payments

Bank account

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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