Scottish Winter 2019
Avimore Youth Hostel 25 Grampian Rd, Aviemore, United KingdomJoin us for some type two fun in The Cairngorm for three days of Scottish winter mountaineering. Based in the Aviemore YHA we will aim to climb in the Northern Corries on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, weather permitting! We will be driving up from Manchester on the Wednesday to arrive late that evening and will head back on the Sunday, for those travelling from further afield the nearest airport is approximately 40 minutes away at Inverness.
The Jim and Lorenz ‘Follow the Weather’ Trip
Peak District , United KingdomI am meeting Lorenz at Birmingham Airport at 18:45 on Tuesday 19.02.2019. We plan to climb in Snowdonia if conditions permit (and if the ice is in, then we’re up for it too) or two days in The Peak if that’s what’s on offer. We are operating as a team of two on this trip and will chase all that’s available but you are welcome to join us in a climbing team if we make it to Snowdonia or anyone to join us anyway if we climb in the Peak…
Fontainbleau Fun in the Forest
Camping La Musardiere Routes des Grande Vallées, Milly La Foret, Ile-de-France, FranceJoin us for bouldering and walking in the Forêt de Fontainbleau in Spring 2019. In March 2018, Dave G and Andrew did a recce and are keen to get back for a second visit. It’s not just about the bouldering. The forest is a vast recreational resource, and cyclists, runners, backpackers and families with picnics go there to lose themselves in nature. The bouldering is some of the best in the world with thousands of lumps of sandstone spread across the area. Oh, and the food and drink are amazing too.
AGM 2019 – DPC Club Hut, Peak District
Carlswark Cottage (DPC Hut) Stoney Middleton, United KingdomThe Club’s 2018-19 AGM will be held again at the Carlswark Cottage in Stoney Middleton, near to lots of Grit and Limestone climbing. The hut belongs to the Derbyshire Pennine Club and will provide a great base for getting out climbing or hiking in the peak district over the course of the weekend. Crags such as Froggatt, Curbar, Baslow and Birchen are only a five minutes drive away, as well as some limestone crags within walking distance of the hut. Details on the hut itself can be found here: http://www.thedpc.co.uk/hut
Somerset Climbing Trip
BS40 6HN , United KingdomMeet at the Club’s Somerset Bunkhouse and aim to boulder, sport and trad climb on limestone… all within 20 minutes. Friday evening bouldering at Ubley Warren rocks. Saturday sport and trad at Cheddar Gorge or Avon Gorge, depending on your preference… Sunday morning visit to Fairy Cave Quarry for more sport and trad.
Cornish Granite 2019
The North Inn Pendeen, Cornwall, United KingdomIt’s about time the club returned to Cornwall. The last trip was in August 2013. May half term is a great time to be there, with a good chance of decent weather. The campsite at Pendeen is within easy reach of the West Penwith crags (Bosigran, Sennen, Land’s End, Chair Ladder, etc) and is in a field behind a good pub. The climbing is varied and excellent. The walking is amazing as well. While the campsite is not bookable, Andrew will arrive early on Friday and get established there.
Snowdonia Family and Skills Climbing Trip
Idwal Cottage Nant Ffrancon, Bethesda, United KingdomMeet at Idwal Cottage YHA for the regular Club Family and Skills Weekend… Thousands of climbs to go at… Saturday traditionally finds us on Tryfan Bach for those wanting children to climb or those wishing to introduce themselves to leading or multi-pitch climbing. Club members will be available to offer advice. Plenty of climbing to go at for those who are happy with what they are doing. There is normally a group that decides to walk and will tackle a local peak. Low level walks also available.
Melanie’s Fontainebleau Trip
La Musardiere Milly La Foret, Ile-de-France, Milly La Foret, Ile-de-France, FranceThe easiest place to turn up with shoes and join the climbing… Melanie and Jim, (and Rufus and Jules) will arrive at the campsite at Milly La Foret on Tuesday afternoon with a campervan… Plan to climb each morning and spend the afternoon in the pool… Feel free to join us. Contact Jim if you are in the area.
Snowdonia Trip
Idwal Cottage Nant Ffrancon, Bethesda, United KingdomJoin Jake and Jim on a trip to Snowdonia… staying at Idwal Cottage and aiming to climb multi-pitch routes to the summits as the weather will be good! Join us at Idwal and on a rope! Probably climbing in the Idwal valley or Llanberis… plenty of time to get those Classic Rock routes in…
Jim and Smokey Dave’s 50th Birthday Climbing Trip
YHA Edale Nether Booth, Hope Valley, United KingdomJoin Jim and Dave as they both turn 50 and plan to climb 50 routes each over the weekend… What more is there to say? Be part of 100 routes and live forever in our associated glory! (Or die a lonely death and never again live in hope of attaining a BMSCMC mug…)