The latest news and updates are on our Facebook page.
As we move into Level 2 Covid-19 restrictions, the committee strongly encourages all of our members to act and remain safe. Social distancing is still required, which will affect the way we travel to activities and interact with others while in the hills. The club minibus is not available for use until further notice and this will be reviewed again at the June committee meeting.
Manawatu Lodge at Mt Ruapehu is also not available at this time. Again,the committee will be looking at how the lodge may be operated in a safe and responsible manner.
This will be a virtual meeting using Zoom. Although gatherings of 100 are now allowed, the committee agrees that we will wait until we are at Level 1 restrictions before returning to the club rooms for meetings, for the safety of our members.
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.
Lodge work parties are cancelled until further notice.
The plans for the changes to the lodge layout are here.
The Food Carry Workparty is scheduled for 19-21 June 2020. However, restrictions on numbers and activities are likely.
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 Summer Trip Card is available online now!
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.
To register for the Zoom meeting, email clubnight@mtsc.org.nz and you will be emailed a link and password. The meeting connection details are the same as for past MTSC clubnights and the AGM, so you do not need to request the details again if you already have them.
Peter Rawlins and Howie Nicholson have kindly offered to assist anyone who is unfamiliar with Zoom from 7-7.30 pm on Tuesday 2 June. Their contact details are on page 22 of the latest (June 2020) newsletter.
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.
| October | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Trip | Grade | Leader | Phone |
| 7 (Sun) | Poutaki Hut | Medium | Adam Matich | 022 358-8062 |
| 19-20 | Herepai Hut | Easy | Tim Swale | 022 134-8384 |
| 26-27 | Mukamuka Stm – Papatahi Loop (Remutaka FP) | Med/Fit | Adam Matich | 022 358-8062 |
| 26-28 | Ski/Camp: Mangaturuturu Glacier | Tech. | Ken Mercer | 027 364-6475 |
| November | ||||
| Date | Trip | Grade | Leader | Phone |
| 10 | Otangane Loop | M | Tim Swale | 06 376 6556 |
| 16 | MTB Old Coach Road + tramp | E | Hazel Phillips | 0210 841 9501 |
| 17 | Toe Toe Loop | E | Ewen Cameron | 022 034 1180 |
| 23-24 | Makaretu Hut | M | Adam Matich | 022 358 8062 |
| 23-1 | Lodge Upgrade Work Party | ☺ | John Lyttle | 027 433 6307 |
| December | ||||
| Date | Trip | Grade | Leader | Phone |
| 7-8 | Sawtooth Ridge | MF | Dave Mitchell | 06 3292803 |
| 14-15 | Lodge: Ruapehu/Tongariro climb | MF | Adam Matich | 022 358 8062 |
| January | ||||
| Date | Trip | Grade | Leader | Phone |
| 12 | TBC “an explore” | M | Ewen Cameron | 022 034 1180 |
| 25-26 | Waterfall Hut | MF | Jean Garman | 021 1760209 |
| 26 | Atiwhakatu Gorge | E | Tim Swale | 06 376 6556 |
| February | ||||
| Date | Trip | Grade | Leader | Phone |
| 1-2 | Taranaki | TBC | Linda Campbell | 027 333 4493 |
| 6-9 | Tongariro/Ngauruhoe | M | Ken Mercer | 027 364 6475 |
| 1-9 | Lodge Upgrade Work Party | ☺ | John Lyttle | 027 433 6307 |
| 16 | Pukenaenae ex Naenae Road | E | Ewen Cameron | 022 034 1180 |
| 22-23 | Mangahao Flats Work Party | M | Jean Garman | 021 1760209 |
| 29-1 | Bushcraft | E | Tim Swale | 06 376 6556 |
| March | ||||
| Date | Trip | Grade | Leader | Phone |
| 7-8 | High Ridge | MF | Jenny McCarthy | 021 2152197 |
| 14-15 | Mountain Biking Taupo | M | Peter Rawlins | 027 678 0747 |
| 21-22 | Dorset Hut | MF | Dave Mitchell | 06 3292803 |
| 22 | Atiwhakatu Hut | EM | Ewen Cameron | 022 034 1180 |
| 28-29 | Otumore | M | Howie Nicholson | 027 294 1941 |
| April | ||||
| Date | Trip | Grade | Leader | Phone |
| 4-5 | Barlow’s Hut | EM | Jenny McCarthy | 021 2152197 |
| 10-13 | (Easter) Lodge Upgrade Work Party | ☺ | John Lyttle | 027 433 6307 |
| 19 | Mikimiki ex Kiriwhakapapa | E | Ewen Cameron | 022 034 1180 |
| October | ||
|---|---|---|
| Date | Leader | Phone |
| 2 | Leonie Lowndes | 359-5005 |
| 9 | Bev Akers | 325-8879 |
| 16 | Carole Kennerley | 329-9694 |
| 23 | Allan Rae | 358-3962 |
| November | ||
| Date | Leader | Phone |
| 6 | Dennis Jensen | 329 3229 |
| 13 | Jill Faulkner | 323 6094 |
| 20 | Ian Brookes | 358 7974 |
| 27 | Anne West | 357 5716 |
| December | ||
| Date | Leader | Phone |
| 4 | Bill Milham | 356 8136 |
| 11 | Margaret McKenzie | 358 2535 |
| January | ||
| Date | Leader | Phone |
| 29 | Marion Beadle | 323 3246 |
| February | ||
| Date | Leader | Phone |
| 5 | Carolyn Brodie | 027 358 6037 |
| 12 | Carole Kennerley | 329 9694 |
| 19 | Rita Hodson | 323 5491 |
| 26 | Richard Lander | 021 840 472 |
| March | ||
| Date | Leader | Phone |
| 4 | Harold Pettersson | 357 4248 |
| 11 | Bob Hargreaves | 357 0734 |
| 18 | Rod McKenzie | 357 0136 |
| 25 | William Laing | 358 4876 |
| April | ||
| Date | Leader | Phone |
| 1 | Bob Hodgson | 356 2915 |
| 8 | Christine Finnigan | 329 7822 |
| 15 | Ewen Cameron | 022 034-1180 |
| 22 | Linda Darbyshire | 027 354 6171 |
| 29 | Robbie Green | 022 398 2205 |
| October | ||
|---|---|---|
| Date | Leader | Phone |
| 3 | Syd Easton D | 356-7462 |
| 10 | Richard Ellis | 357-6410 |
| 17 | Geraldine Fovakis | 356-4327 |
| 24 | David Grant D | 328-7788 |
| 31 | Wayne Lincoln D | 021 068-5237 |
| November | ||
| Date | Leader | Phone |
| 7 | Syd Easton D | 356 7462 |
| 14 | Merv Matthews | 357 2858 |
| 21 | John McLeod | 323 5785 |
| 28 | Chris Mercer D | 356 2635 |
| December | ||
| Date | Leader | Phone |
| 5 | Royce Mills | 021 055-2527 |
| 12 | Glenn Pendergrast | 356 7487 |
| February | ||
| Date | Leader | Phone |
| 6 | John and Gillian Thornley | 356 9681 |
| 13 | Christine Scott | 354 0510 |
| 20 | Nigel and Jill Spencer D | 329 8738 |
| 27 | Judy Swainson | 358 4082 |
| March | ||
| Date | Leader | Phone |
| 5 | Craig Ross | 355 3445 |
| 12 | Hugh Wilde D | 356 9450 |
| 19 | John Brock | 329 4834 |
| 26 | Carolyn Brodie | 027 358 6037 |
| April | ||
| Date | Leader | Phone |
| 2 | Bryce and Raewyn Buddle | 353 5163 |
| 9 | Ewen Cameron | 022 034 1180 |
| 16 | Suzanne Clark | 356 8322 |
| 23 | Norman Cooper | 357 5531 |
| 30 | John Doolan D | 027 446 8740 |
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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