Every tramping club has its own culture and the Wanganui Tramping Club is no different with its distinct way of doing things. One of the traditions is that on their birthday members bring a treat for others on their tramping trip.
These are often confectionery and occasionally home cooking. While this doesn’t lead to people trying to outshine others, some of the treats are outstanding.
On a recent trip to the Mangaone Walkway near Waikanae, Esther Williams produced an upmarket box of chocolates that were handed around. The terrain may not have been particularly memorable but the treats were!
The Wanganui club has a particularly busy weekend programme in October with four-day trips, a climb on Ruapehu, a demanding four-day circuit in the Waitotaras and three days of cycling on the Kapiti Coast.
The full programme for October is:
