Hey hey hey party people!!

Do you know the difference between a rock and a boulder? Well I dont! But thanks to our kind friends at the GEOLSOC we might be able to find out!

On Wednesday the 27th, instead of a normal climbing night, we will be doing a joint bouldering session at Faultline with members of GEOLSOC and then once we have finished that, we will be on to JJ's for some drinks!

Deets:

- Meet outside Faultline at 5:20pm.

- Cost: $15 + $3 for shoe hire (this is a special discount for members of VUWTC and GEOLSOC). Let staff know you're a member of one of the clubs when you're paying. 

- Is this your first time at FL or hangdog? Fill out this waiver before you arrive: https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/v3kb6qbyfvel6rtnjazoja/web and wait by the desk after checking in for your safety induction by FL staff. 
 

I really cannot tell the difference between this Boulder and ROCK - Hopefully GEOLSOC can point it out to us!

The Details:

Meet at Freyberg pool for a 5km run up towards the airport around the bays. 
Finish up with a cheeky dip at oriental bay.

Get some coffee afterwards for the hell of it.

Bronze Wings - By Hayden

Like a seabird

Flowing flying — shining

Wings of bronze

Salt stings the nose

Clouds offer a comforting embrace 

Always a journey

freedom can be so enticing

is freedom really found far from home

or is it found where the salt mets sand 

bush meets grass

between stepping out the door or staying in

catch an uplifting wind

carrying to shore

salt tarnishs the soul

returned to the same place

never the same

Plan: 

• We will all meet at 8:25 at Courtney Place Stop A. From there we will catch the 83 all the way to Eastbourne and get off at Muritai/ Kowhai Rd Stop in Eastbourne, 
• Follow route along gollans stream from the map above.
• catch 83 back from Kowhai road or the Ferry from days bay. Depends how we are feeling
• SUCCESS

I wanna splash about like an Eel. So why not go do a tramp that accomadates this wish of mine

Also, since this is serviced by a bus we wont need any cars, just a snapper card. So Eco friendly.

No cost for this trip, just paying for the bus or ferry.

Gear:

- Shoes you dont mind getting wet.

- lunch and snacks.

- Warm clothes and wet weather gear.

This is a pretty chill day walk, youll just most likely get wet on it. But it will be a good chance to get out there and shake off mid-term blues. 

Also im pretty sure there are some cool orchids(if theyre in bloom), and other cool plants. Also hopefully we see some Tuna (Eels) and Koura (Freshwater Crayfish).

Further details about this track below: 

https://www.wildernessmag.co.nz/trip/gollans-stream-route-east-harbour-regional-park/?srsltid=AfmBOoqhGv8fc-zjtMAagGatlwaLb_dvM-2Vm4h7gfPXYpAT_OxL4TK6

https://wtmc.org.nz/trip-report/breaking-free-of-lockdown/ 

Welcome to Wednesday Climbing Nights!

Want to try indoor climbing for the first time, or meet some like-minded climbers? Come along to our weekly climb nights! We climb at Hangdog (Bouldering & Top roping) in Lower Hutt, and Faultline (Bouldering) on Willis St. 

This week, we'll be climbing at Faultline, which is a bouldering gym. This = no ropes/harnesses & no belaying. There are grades for every level of experience, so no matter how much climbing experience you have you’ll have plenty to get stuck into! 

IF THIS IS YOUR FIRST TIME CLIMBING AT FAULTLINE, SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE (https://www.wellingtonclimbing.co.nz/first_visit_fl/) AND SIGN THE ONLINE WAIVER BEFORE WE LEAVE FOR THE GYM! 

This week: Faultline 

Schedule:

• Sign up! (Even if you are meeting us down there)

• Meet outside Faultline at 5:20 p.m.
• CLIMB!
• You can leave whenever you like (We usually finish up around 7:30-8:00 p.m), return to your flats and halls by bus or walk from the gym.

Entry costs: $15 + $3 for shoes 

This is not paid for through the club—there is no piking fee if you pull out. Pay at FL when we arrive.

To get the VUWTC entry price, just let the front desk know you are with VUWTC. Our discounted price is only from 5:30 pm onwards on Wednesdays.

Come hike one of the Wellington region's most famous day walks, the Escarpment Track! It follows the Kāpiti Coast from Pukerua Bay to Paekākāriki, with stunning views of Kāpiti Island and the coastline!

The Escarpment is a 9.1km medium difficulty walk that takes 3-4 hours. It involves lots of stairs and steep, narrow pathways (so be mindful if you have vertigo). There's a total ascent of 200 metres. The stairs to the walk's summit are nicknamed the "Stairway to Heaven"! 😇

Plan:

We'll start walking from the Muri Road end at 11am and should reach the Paekākāriki track end by 3pm. We'll then head home on the Kāpiti train (it comes every 30min)!

Along the way, we'll help the Te Araroa Wellington Trust with a cool project. They are building new information signs on the track, and have tasked VUWTC with transporting some concrete/timber from 2 pickup areas to two drop-off spots ((this will only be a small part of the walk):

1. From the start of the track to about 1km in

2. From the summit (halfway along the walk) to a short distance away (the top of the summit stairs)

Cost:

- Train fare for several fare zones

Kia ora, 

As you're likely well aware, the tramping club has a long standing tradition of Tuesday tacos nights.

This year my flat has committed to buying all of our grocieries plastic free, and we'd love for you to give it a go too. So, in the easy and managable form of tacos, I challange you to avoid buying ingredients in plastic packaging for this Tuesday tacos. Perhaps you can take it as an oppurtinity to prepare something extra exciting beforehand. 

My very kind and generous flatmates have offered to cook bulk flatbreads in the hour beforehand, but if anyone else wants to make some to bring as well, as your ingredient contribution, that could be great. 

Cheers!

(address will be shared in the meeting on the 19th)

Guyss I swear this will happen, I pinky promise !!

The Details:

Meet at Freyberg pool for a 5km run up towards the airport around the bays. 
Finish up with a cheeky dip at oriental bay.

Get some coffee afterwards for the hell of it.

Eastern Beach 

rubber against asphalt

we throw our bodies into the squall

sea salt tickles our tongues

as we gallop towards the rising sun

puffed though we are

we dive deep into the surf

pitching our bodies off the sea-wall

a rush of wind

a southerly off the alps

yet cresting over the clouds

Te Rā appears

faint are the flaxen rope controlling his arc

but for one so weary

the pulsing rays and the slow rising

bring a warmth to the bones sapped by squall and by surf

By Hayden

Our Second collaboration with Karori Kaitiaki at Birdwood Reserve. We will be helping to restore a steep Gully of native bush in the reserve, and clearing Kaiwharawhara stream of Tradescandia. This is an important site for Karori Kaitiaki, as it's the home of the future Birdwood Reserve track. It's a super fun way to do some practical work outside that creates meaningful and visible change within the native ecology of our city. Come along and be part of the action!

Please bring gardening gloves, a water bottle and jacket, snacks and if possible a spade, shovel or rake. 

Hope to see you there!

Back by popular demand!

Tomorrow's weather is looking rather fine, so come and join us for a dip at Oriental.

We will meet outside the changing block at 07:00.

Bring:

- Togs

- Towel

- Warm comfy layer

- Thermos/$ for coffee after !?