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“MAKING TRACKS with Scroggin”, May 2025
Whanganui Chronicle MIDWEEK

Dorothy toughs it out

Dorothy Symes receives first aid after a fall on a farm near Whanganui

Trampers learn to put up with hardships — wet and sometimes freezing weather, tough terrain and basic huts. But sometimes hardships go beyond that and this is where some people show real character. Take Wanganui Tramping Club member Dorothy Symes, who turned 80 in April. Over the years she has broken bones three times, had helicopter rescues and once walked two days with a broken wrist. But she is undeterred.

On a farm walk near Whanganui in March she fell heavily on her head and still managed to complete the tramp, though a hospital visit and stitches for a cut over an eye followed. Dorothy even makes fun of falls saying, “I’m just an unbalanced woman.” Legend!

The club’s weekend programme for May is:

1-6 Thurs-Tues, Around Ruapehu, leader Kathy

3 or 4 Sat or Sun, Tour de Taihape, leader Erwin

10 or 11 Sat or Sun, Castle Rock, leader Dave

17-18 Sat-Sun Taranaki Gourmet Weekend, leader Dave

24 or 25 Sat or Sun, Opunake Walkway, leader Pam

For more information email inquiries@whanganuitramping.org.nz

The midweekers have a full programme of interesting trips every Wednesday. Those who get out on Thursday are in two groups, with a longer walks on 8 and 22 May for the TT1 group and shorter ones for the TT2 group on 1, 15 and 29 May.

To join weekend trips call the leader by the previous Tuesday at the latest. Call by the night before for day trips. As some trips have limited numbers, leaders have the final say about who to take as they are responsible for the safety and well-being of everyone on their trips. For further information visit our website https://www.wanganuitrampingclub.net/trips

The next club meeting:
WTC AGM
7pm, Tuesday 3 June 2025,
at the Veandercross Lounge, Whanganui Racecourse.
Guest speaker Kathy O’Donnell giving a
presentation on her recent trip to Patagonia.

All welcome.