OTMC Thursday Night Meetings

The OTMC hold an evening meeting most Thursday evenings (see below for upcoming programme). Anyone with an interest in tramping or the outdoors are more than welcome to come along and find out what the club can offer. The door is open from 7.00pm and the meeting proper starts at 7.30pm. A structured programme normally follows some short club announcements. The programme often features a guest speaker talking about a tramping or outdoor related topic. Occasionally we hold training nights on various tramping subjects.

If you are interested in finding out more about the tramping club and tramping in our area then the club nights are often the best way to do so. You can sign up for weekend trips, or talk to leaders for the upcoming day and weekend  trips.

We are fortunate to own our own clubrooms which allows us to display a comprehensive map and photo collection on our walls.

Our clubrooms are located at 3 Young Street, St Kilda. Young Street runs off Prince Albert Road, the main road through South Dunedin leading to the beach. Our clubrooms are identified by a large sign and is just behind the corner dairy.

May 14: Brendan Penwarden - Avalanche awareness (Part 1)

Understanding the mechanics of avalanches is a valuable backcountry skill that can make winter and shoulder-season trips both safer and less stressful. Avalanches are not random events. Understanding how snow, weather, and terrain interact help us anticipate where instability exists and make better decisions on the mountain. This two-part series aims to provide a practical and reliable understanding of how snow accumulates, behaves, and is triggered to avalanche. Particular focus will be on New Zealand’s unique maritime weather environment and how it influences snowpack consolidation and stability.

May 21: Brendan Penwarden - Avalanche awareness (Part 2)