(redirected from TTC.TripInfo)
On this page... (hide)
Plan for the best, prepare for the worst
All club tramps, both daytrips and overnight tramps, are listed on our Fixture Card. To go on an trip please contact the trip leader directly; email and telephone details are on the Fixture Card.
For an overnight trip it is necessary to contact the leader well in advance of the trip date, to allow for organisation of food groups and trip transport.
Trips are graded, see the trip grading to decide if the trip is suitable for you. If you are not known to the trip leader, they will need to interview you to gain some idea of your tramping experience and level of fitness. The leader decides who is eligible to go on a trip.
We have regular day walks on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. In order to be on the mailing list of the trips that interest you, please contact the Trip Organiser of the day concerned. For some activities we have email newsgroups, please subscribe to the group that interests you.
If you wish to lead a trip you may find it useful to discuss it with the Chief Guide or the Trip Organiser of the activity that interests you.
For information about where the tracks are located contact the Chief Guide, read Tararua Footprints, search our trip reports. Here is a link to the Walking Access Commission, and its mapping system WAMS, and its Outdoor Access Code
The Greater Wellington Enviromental Monitoring and Research site has information about windspeed, rainfall, and much, much more. MetVUW is useful for long range forecasts.
Trip Leaders are welcome to download the trip report form, complete it and email it to the Club Night Tramping Organiser to report. Weekly Activity Reporters -> mailto:ttc [period] weekly [period] activities [snail] ttc [period] org [period] nz?Subject=Query from TTC website need the reports for the following Tuesday trip announcements. However, late reports with additional information are also appreciated.
Be a great tramper, follow the Minimum Impact Code and Environmental Care Code
Day Trips
Boots must be worn - other footwear is unsuitable unless the trip leader agrees otherwise. Always take parka, warm clothing, drink, lunch, snack food (chocolate or dried fruit) and torch. Consider the need for other Weekend Gear items. A change of clothes for the homeward journey is often a good idea.
Leadership guidance
Please review the following information if you are a trip leaders, or participating on a trip.
- Leadership Kit Resources for club trip leaders
- Leaders Letter Tararua Lodge trip leader's letter from ski and lodge committee
- Trip Leader What a Tararua Lodge trip leader does
- Wednesday Trip Information Trip Leader's information for before, during, and afterwards. One of the trip information pages
Overdue Trips
Note to parents, relatives or friends of members on Club trips: Should a party be late in returning, please do not worry unduly as this happens often and there are probably good reasons for their delay. If you are in doubt please contact the Chief Guide, a Tramping Organiser or the President.
Safety
See the seven rules of outdoor safety. Ensure that every trip is planned properly: If you have any concerns about safety on a Club trip please contact the Chief Guide or President.
Trampers First Aid
Have a read on the Bushcraft pages for basic Trampers' First Aid. Take a lightweight first aid manual and a first aid kit that you know how to use. People take kits that suit their level of knowledge, so here are links to Nina's and Dave's first aid kits.
Incidents and Accidents
If a Club Trip is involved in or with an incident or accident, please contact one of the Chief Guide, a Tramping Organiser, or a General Committee member. A report of the circumstances and actions taken should be filled out and sent to the Chief Guide as soon as possible.