The latest news and updates are on our Facebook page.
Subscription invoices were sent out in April 2021. 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.
Subscriptions have been increased by $5 per membership this year to $40 Individual, $25 Junior and $55 Family. This is to cover the cost of more modern (!) administration platforms, such a Xero for financial management, and an online platform to manage the membership database. The cost of a hard copy newsletter has increased to $20 to better reflect the cost of printing and mailing them.
This is your chance to have your say about the running of the club and even contribute it by standing for the committee. All positions are up for election: President, Secretary, Treasurer, Chief Guide, Newsletter Editor, Membership Secretary, Lodge Manager, Minibus Manager and five General Committee members. Do come along.
Note that AGM Booklet will be made available on the MTSC web site with the link circulated to members. A limited number of printed copies will be available at the Aquatic Club Rooms prior to the meeting.
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.
Lodge work parties are scheduled for 15 - 16 May and 28 - 29 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 | Meetings: | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Trip | Grade | Leader | Phone |
| 6-7 | ||||
| 13-14 | ||||
| 21 | Atiwhakatu Gorge | E | Tim Swale | 022 134 8384 |
| 26-29 | Lodge Work Party | All Welcome | John Lyttle | 027 433 6307 |
| April | Meetings: | |||
| Date | Trip | Grade | Leader | Phone |
| 2-5 | (Easter) | |||
| 2-5 | Dundas Hut Circuit | MF | Ken Mercer | 027 364 6475 |
| 2-3 | Taupo Mountain Biking | Various | Peter Rawlins | 027 678 0747 |
| 17 | Wellington Walks - City to Sea | E | Linda Campbell | 027 333 4493 |
| 24-26 | (ANZAC Long Weekend) Lodge Work Party | All Welcome | John Lyttle | 027 433 6307 |
| May | Meetings: | |||
| Date | Trip | Grade | Leader | Phone |
| 8 | Waitewaewae Hut | MF | Howie Nicholson | 027 294 1941 |
| 15-16 | Lodge Work Party | All Welcome | John Lyttle | 027 433 6307 |
| 22-23 | Sledge Track/Naenae Crossing | M | Tim Swale | 022 134 8384 |
| 29 | ||||
| June | Meetings: | |||
| Date | Trip | Grade | Leader | Phone |
| 5-7 | (Queen's Birthday) | |||
| 13 | Stanfield Hut | E/M | Tim Swale | 022 134 8384 |
| 19-20 | (Alt Date for Food Carry) | |||
| 26-27 | Lodge Food Carry | Work Party | Howie Nicholson | 027 294 1941 |
| July | Meetings: | |||
| Date | Trip | Grade | Leader | Phone |
| 3-4 | Mangatainoka Hot Springs (Kawekas) | E | Linda Campbell | 027 333 4493 |
| 10-11 | Beginner's Ski Weekend | All Welcome | Ken Mercer | 027 364 6475 |
| 17-18 | ||||
| 24-25 | ||||
| 31-1 | ||||
| August | Meetings: | |||
| Date | Trip | Grade | Leader | Phone |
| 7-8 | ||||
| 14-15 | ||||
| 21-22 | ||||
| 28-29 | ||||
| September | Meetings: | |||
| Date | Trip | Grade | Leader | Phone |
| 4-5 | ||||
| 11-12 | ||||
| 18-19 | ||||
| 25-26 | ||||
| October | Meetings: | |||
| Date | Trip | Grade | Leader | Phone |
| 2-3 | ||||
| February | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Description | Leader | Phone |
| 3 | Carrington Loop, Holdsworth | Anne West | 021 0266 6860 |
| 10 | Miki Miki track and Blue Range hut | Robbie Green | 022 398 2205 |
| 17 | Branch Track and Beehive Walkway | John Salisbury | 380 0117 |
| 24 | Rangi Hut | Evan Davies | 357 6288 |
| March | |||
| Date | Description | Leader | Phone |
| 3 | Makairo Track | Allan Rae | 358 3962 |
| 10 | Gold Creek Hut | Cheryl D and Marilyn H | 374 48968 |
| 17 | Moturimu shelter from Kahuterawa Rd | Ian Brookes | 358 7974 |
| 24 | Rangi Hut and Deadman’s loop | Bill Milham | 356 8136 |
| 31 | Maharahara Peak Track | 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 | Rangiwahia Hut +/- extensions | Carolyn Brodie | 027 358 6037 |
| 12 | Sunrise Hut | Harold Pettersson | 357 4248 |
| 19 | Burttons Track (Mangahao Road end) | Bill Milham | 027 443 3324 |
| 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 | |
| July | |||
| Date | Description | Leader | Phone |
| 7 | |||
| 14 | |||
| 21 | |||
| 28 | |||
| August | |||
| Date | Description | Leader | Phone |
| 4 | |||
| 11 | |||
| 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 | Mangahao Flats hut (overnight) | Jenny McCarthy | 021 215 2197 |
| 29-30 | Tiritea Rd to Greens Rd | Geraldine Fovakis | 027 356 4327 |
| May | |||
| Date | Description | Leader | Phone |
| 6 | Waitahingi Trails, Whanganui | Bryce and Raewyn Buddle | 027 268 4807 |
| 13 | Herepai hut and up and beyond | William Laing | 022 099 7988 |
| 20-21 | Waipakihi hut, Kaimanawa Range | Royce Mills | 021 055 2527 |
| 27 | Octogenarian's Celebrations: Holdsworth shelter | Audrey Shepherd / Syd Easton (D) | 356 7462 |
| June | |||
| Date | Description | Leader | Phone |
| 3 | Carol Exton | 022 404 7100 | |
| 10-11 | MTSC Lodge overnight. "Meander Ruapehu" | Ken and Mary Mercer | 027 364 6475 |
| 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 | |||
| 28 | |||
| November | |||
| Date | Description | Leader | Phone |
| 4 | |||
| 11 | |||
| 18 | |||
| 25 | |||
| December | |||
| Date | Description | Leader | Phone |
| 2 | |||
| 9 | |||
| 16 | |||
| 23 | |||
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.
©2021 - Manawatu Tramping and Skiing Club Inc