BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ensemble Independent//vPim 0.658//EN CALSCALE:Gregorian BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261107 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261115 SUMMARY:Rockhoppers: El Chorro - Spain - Week Trip DESCRIPTION:MEET FULL - If you want to join\, please book a bunk bed at Fin ca La Campana: https://www.fincalacampana.com/en/bunkhouse/bunk-beds.html?t ask=showprc&roomsnum=1&roomopt[0]=8&adults[0]=1&children[0]=0&days=7&checki n=1794052800&checkout=1794650400 \n \n----------------------------------- ------------------- \n \nHello everyone\, \n \nWelcome to our first off icial International trip for a while! We're heading to El Chorro\, a wonder ful sport climbing destination in Southern Spain. There are so many phenome nal crags with excellent limestone routes\, along with some classic multi-p itch routes. \n \nWe have booked La Finca Campana - we have a small apart ment with two rooms of four beds\, a kitchen\, a shared outdoor area and a shared swimming pool. La Finca is walking distance from the main crags but a car is recommended as they're so cheap. There are daily trains from Malag a to El Chorro. \n \nAccommodation costs - £120 for 7 nights. \n \nOnly the accommodation is currently booked. There are return flights for less t han £100 right now. It's nicer if people travel together but not essential. \n \nSouthern Spain is the perfect autumn destination\, with almost gua ranteed autumn sun. Currently space for 8 people with lots of potential to add more if it's popular. URL:https://www.rockhoppers.org.uk/meets/6339 CREATED:20261024T194732 LAST-MODIFIED:20261024T194732 ORGANIZER:Sophie Loehr[mailto:sophie@loehr.co.uk] END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261120 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261123 SUMMARY:Rockhoppers: Annual Dinner DESCRIPTION:All are welcome\, come on a walk or climb\, make new friends an d strengthen existing friendships. If you can only make it to one meet this year\, make it this one! \n \nIt's a great opportunity to meet other clu b members over a weekend in the outdoors\, with the comforts of a hostel to return to in the evening. There will be food\, drink and general celebrati ons. \n \nWe have exclusive use of YHA Helvellyn\, a converted farmhouse tucked beneath the mountain itself in the heart of the Lake District\, with Ullswater just a short drive away. The weather in November is anyone's gue ss\, but Rockhoppers have never let a bit of rain get in the way of a good walk. If it does turn wet and that's not your thing\, there's Aira Force wa terfall and the Ullswater ferry nearby\, plus plenty of tea rooms and pubs in Glenridding and Patterdale to retreat to. \nThe nearest proper hill is Helvellyn itself\, England's third highest peak and regularly voted one of the best walks in the country\, with the famous Striding Edge and Swirral E dge scrambles on its flanks. The surrounding fells\, including Fairfield\, Catstycam and the Dodds\, offer plenty more for walkers of all abilities\, and there's Eagle Crag for those wanting to climb with a 3* S 4a multipitch or Dove Crag with some 3* E5-E9s for those interested. \n \nAs we have e xclusive use of the hostel\, we'll have a mix of dorm rooms and smaller pri vate rooms\, with separate female-only\, male-only and snorer-only dorms (f or those who prefer this) and a good number of doubles/twins. There's a cos y bar and lounge to retreat to after a day on the hills\, plus a self-cater ing kitchen if you fancy sorting your own lunches. Bedding is provided thro ughout\, just bring a towel. \n \nThe general plan for the weekend is: \ n \nFriday night\, arrive by car or train and settle in. Make yourself at home and relax in the lounge with a drink once you've dropped your bags. \ n \nSaturday day\, enjoy breakfast\, then head out for a walk or a climb\, before returning to the hostel to get changed for: \n \nSaturday night\, a hot sit-down dinner\, with an awards ceremony and voting for Rockhopper of the Year\, followed by a photo slideshow and a chance to kick back and c atch up with everyone. Bring your own drinks. \n \nSunday\, another walk\ , or just a relaxed morning before heading home. \n \nThe cost is £65 per person for two nights' accommodation\, two breakfasts and dinner on the Sa turday night. \nIf you'd like to travel by train\, Windermere is the neare st station\, with bus or taxi connections. Please indicate in the trip note s if you'd consider taking the train and I'll see if we can coordinate trav el. \n \nAny questions\, please ask! URL:https://www.rockhoppers.org.uk/meets/6345 CREATED:20261024T194732 LAST-MODIFIED:20261024T194732 ORGANIZER:Sophie Loehr[mailto:sophie@loehr.co.uk] END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261209 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261211 SUMMARY:Rockhoppers: Christmas meal DESCRIPTION:There's no better way to kick off the festive season than with an evening of merriment and good food with your fellow Rockhoppers! \n \n On Wednesday the 9th December\, we will be returning to Little Georgia Isli ngton\, N1 0HB\, for the Rockhoppers Christmas meal. \n \nThe reservatio n is at 7 pm. The cost will be £45 per person for a set meal. I'll send an email closer to the date to ask about dietary requirements. \n \nSign up by November 27th! Put it in your diaries! URL:https://www.rockhoppers.org.uk/meets/6366 CREATED:20261024T194732 LAST-MODIFIED:20261024T194732 ORGANIZER:Katherine Skipper[mailto:kskipper1017@gmail.com] END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261211 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261214 SUMMARY:Rockhoppers: Cwm Eigiau - Snowdonia DESCRIPTION:If you've not been to this remote hut set high above the villag e of Dolgarrog in the Conwy valley\, then make sure you book this trip and experience something unique! \n \nThe hut is a two mile walk in from the carpark and what goes in must come out. It's basic but quaint\, small but snug\, and the isolated feel is magical. It gives superb access to all the hills in the Carneddau. \n \nCommunal meals recommended. All rubbish mus t be carried out\, and human waste must be buried at the end of the trip. \n \nThis is a must try for any Rockhoppers who haven't been before. Space s usually go quickly. URL:https://www.rockhoppers.org.uk/meets/6323 CREATED:20261024T194732 LAST-MODIFIED:20261024T194732 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261227 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270103 SUMMARY:Rockhoppers: New Years 2027 - Braemar DESCRIPTION:This year's New Year trip is going to Braemar\, in the Cairngor ms. \n \nBraemar sits right in the heart of the Grampian mountains\, some of the remotest in the UK. Walking options range from the relatively acces sible Munros beside the Glenshee ski centre to long hard walks to the remot e peaks in the subarctic wilderness of the Cairngorm plateau. Depending on conditions\, there might also be opportunities for skiing at Glenshee and t he Licht\, or even winter climbing at Lochnagar and beyond. There are also numerous lower routes for those who don't fancy this or if the weather gods decide to not play along. \n \nThe New Year trip is also a great social occasion - in the past\, we've filled in the long evenings with everything from impromptu ceilidhs\, dubiously legal fireworks to demonstrably unsafe party games. Expect a big haggis supper for Hogmanay. \n \nWe last stayed at SYHA Braemar\, a former shooting lodge\, in 2019. It has since been ful ly renovated. URL:https://www.rockhoppers.org.uk/meets/6344 CREATED:20261024T194732 LAST-MODIFIED:20261024T194732 ORGANIZER:Marcus Risdell[mailto:marcus.risdell@googlemail.com] END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270129 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270201 SUMMARY:Rockhoppers: Bamford - Peak District DESCRIPTION:For our first meet of the year we're returning to the Peak Dist rict in January. Last year was so popular we had to book emergency accommod ation for all the extras. \n \nDespite the cold it's the perfect conditio ns for bouldering on the Peak Gritstone\, join us for some on-off-on-off co ating and some stellar sends as we project some classic routes. \n \nTher e's plenty of walking in the area as well as well known trad routes. \n \ nWe're heading to Bamford Bunkhouse https://independenthostels.co.uk/member s/homesteadandcheesehouses/ \n \nPrice is £16 per night per person. \n \nCome one come all. URL:https://www.rockhoppers.org.uk/meets/6354 CREATED:20261024T194732 LAST-MODIFIED:20261024T194732 ORGANIZER:Robert Carruthers[mailto:robertcarruthers@gmail.com] END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270214 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270219 SUMMARY:Rockhoppers: Winter Skills Novice Meet (Icebreaker) DESCRIPTION:Icebreaker returns in 2027! \n \nJoin us for winter climbing\ , winter walking and adventures in Glen Coe\, with a subsidised winter skil ls course. \n \nWinter Skills \n \nThis year we’re subsidising a winter skills course\, covering the essentials of moving safely in the mountains in winter. Depending on uptake\, it will run for either one or two days. Th e cost is £50 per person. \n \nWinter Climbing \n \nGlen Coe is one of Scotland’s most iconic winter climbing destinations\, with big mountain rou tes and classic lines across all grades. If you’d like to build skills or t ackle something harder\, you can always book a local guide. Just ask and we ’ll happily recommend options. \n \nWinter Walking \n \nIf you prefer k eeping your feet on the ground\, Glen Coe and the surrounding hills offer o utstanding winter walking. \n \nAccommodation \n \nWe’ll be based at Gl en Coe SYHA\, right in the heart of the glen. We’ve booked a 7-bed dorm. Th e cost of accommodation is £101 per person. If the trip fills\, you can boo k your own bed directly with the hostel. Please email me so I can add you t o the trip. If you’d like to extend your stay\, this also needs to be arran ged directly with the hostel. \n \nTransport \n \nTrain & Bus: The Cale donian Sleeper serves the West Highland line and there are buses from Fort William. Or you could get the train to Glasgow and get a coach to Glen Coe. From the bus stop in Glen Coe\, it's a 30min walk (or you could hitchhike) . \nCar: Driving is an option\, though it’s a long journey. If you're keen on having a car\, maybe renting one from Glasgow or Fort William could be an option. URL:https://www.rockhoppers.org.uk/meets/6355 CREATED:20261024T194732 LAST-MODIFIED:20261024T194732 ORGANIZER:Sophie Loehr[mailto:sophie@loehr.co.uk] END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270226 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270301 SUMMARY:Rockhoppers: Langdale - Lake District DESCRIPTION:Staying at the Wayfarers' Club Robertson Lamb Hut\, we're in th e heart of Langdale. Plenty of famous climbers have stayed here and climbed at some of the most famous and prominent crags in all of the UK. \n \nWe 're a stones throw from Old Dungeon Ghyll\, a brilliant climbers pub ready to welcome you after a day at the crag or in the fells. \n \nClimbing - G immer crag\, Raven crag. \n \nHiking - So many Wainwrights in walking dis tance from the hut. The Langdale Pikes via Jacks Rake (Grade 1 scramble) is a classic. For an extra long day why not head to Scafell Pike from Langdal e. Alternatively\, the central fells are in striking distance with High Rai se being the most central of them all with views in all directions. \n \n Bouldering - Roadside boulders are close as well as the Chapel Style circui t. \n \nElterwater is pretty close with the Britannia pub being voted in top 10 for beer gardens. Chesters by the River well worth a visit for a caf e stop on the way out on Sunday afternoon. \n \nhttps://www.wayfarersclub .org.uk/robertson_lamb_hut.html \n \n£20 per night. \n \nWe've booked f or 14 people but there is space for more! URL:https://www.rockhoppers.org.uk/meets/6356 CREATED:20261024T194732 LAST-MODIFIED:20261024T194732 ORGANIZER:Katherine Skipper[mailto:kskipper1017@gmail.com] END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270312 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270315 SUMMARY:Rockhoppers: Snowdonia DESCRIPTION:TBC URL:https://www.rockhoppers.org.uk/meets/6357 CREATED:20261024T194732 LAST-MODIFIED:20261024T194732 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270326 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270330 SUMMARY:Rockhoppers: Easter Meet - Roy Bridge DESCRIPTION:Our Easter Meet this year is to Roy Bridge\, staying at Grey Co rrie Lodge. \n \nIt's a wonderful location in the heart of Lochaber not o ften explored by Rockhoppers in trips past. \n \nThe lodge is ideally pl aced for exploring some of the finest mountain country in the Highlands\, w ith the Grey Corries\, Aonachs and Ben Nevis all within easy reach. \n \n There are plenty of options for big mountain days\, including the classic G rey Corries ridge taking in Stob Choire Claurigh\, Stob Coire an Laoigh and Sgùrr Choinnich Mòr\, as well as Aonach Mòr\, Aonach Beag\, Càrn Mòr Dearg and Ben Nevis. For those looking for something more technical\, the surrou nding area also offers opportunities for scrambling and traditional climbin g\, with a variety of crags around Glen Nevis and the wider Lochaber area. \n \nWith options to suit a range of abilities and ambitions\, this shoul d make for a great Easter weekend of mountain days\, climbing and good comp any\, with the lodge providing a comfortable base at the end of the day. URL:https://www.rockhoppers.org.uk/meets/6358 CREATED:20261024T194732 LAST-MODIFIED:20261024T194732 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270409 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270412 SUMMARY:Rockhoppers: Cae Ysgubor Hut - Bedgellert DESCRIPTION:Will Green to complete URL:https://www.rockhoppers.org.uk/meets/6359 CREATED:20261024T194732 LAST-MODIFIED:20261024T194732 ORGANIZER:will green[mailto:wilma_green@yahoo.com] END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270430 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270504 SUMMARY:Rockhoppers: Cornwall - Bank Holiday DESCRIPTION:TBC URL:https://www.rockhoppers.org.uk/meets/6360 CREATED:20261024T194732 LAST-MODIFIED:20261024T194732 ORGANIZER:Jonathan Richards[mailto:jrichards036@gmail.com] END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270514 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270517 SUMMARY:Rockhoppers: Trad Novice Meet DESCRIPTION:This meet is specifically for those of you who want to learn sk ills that will enable you to take on the wonderful world of trad climbing. This Skills Weekender is for you if you are already an indoor climber with the confidence to lead and belay a partner safely or you're a sport climber looking to make the leap into trad. You'll learn skills vital for trad cli mbing that you can then use to further your own progression. \n \nWe'll c over 4 core areas\; \n1) Gear\, what is it and how to place it safely\, \ n2) Belaying with half ropes\, \n3) Setting up anchors to keep you and you r climbing partner safe\, \n4) Abseiling on a single line and half ropes. \n \nWe will climb on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th of May. Details of gr oups and leaders will be posted closer to the dates but it wont deviate muc h from previous years. \n \nWe have booked Bamford Bunkhouse for the seco nd time this year. \n \n URL:https://www.rockhoppers.org.uk/meets/6361 CREATED:20261024T194732 LAST-MODIFIED:20261024T194732 ORGANIZER:Tom Hall[mailto:tomhall21@hotmail.com] END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270528 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270601 SUMMARY:Rockhoppers: Belford - Northumberland - Bank Holiday DESCRIPTION:Our late May Bank Holiday meet is to the beautiful coast of Nor thumberland. This area rarely visited by Rockhoppers has plenty to offer. \n \nThe coast is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. We're staying in Belford\, a couple of hours walk from Lindisfarne and Bamburgh Castle. Alnw ick is located just south. The beaches are stunning and has become a hot sp ot for surfing and birdwatching. \n \nBouldering - Everyone knows that Fo nt is the Northumberland of France. The spots of Kyloe-in-the-Woods and Bow den are super close. \n \nTrad - So much trad all around Northumberland. \n \nWalking - As well as coastal walks the underrated Cheviot hills are closeby. \n \nWe're staying at Belford Bunkhouse. There's only space for 16 but we could possibly add some campers. \n \nWe might buy a load of Lu mo train tickets in advance for some Rockhoppers and hire cars - TBC. URL:https://www.rockhoppers.org.uk/meets/6363 CREATED:20261024T194732 LAST-MODIFIED:20261024T194732 ORGANIZER:Matthew Thomas[mailto:matthew.thomas2408@gmail.com] END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270606 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270612 SUMMARY:Rockhoppers: Isle of Arran - Scotland Week Trip DESCRIPTION:Join us for a five-day club meet on the Isle of Arran\, staying at Lochranza YHA in the north of the island. Arran offers an impressive va riety of mountain walking\, scrambling and climbing\, with dramatic granite peaks\, ridges\, coastal scenery and beautiful glens all packed into a rel atively small area. \n \nThe main attraction for hill days is the spectac ular Goatfell (874m)\, Arran’s highest summit\, with several approaches and the opportunity to extend the day along the Stacach Ridge or over neighbou ring summits. Other options include Cir Mhor\, Caisteal Abhail (Castle of t he Witches) and the Arran Northern Hills\, with plenty of scope for longer ridge days and scrambling depending on conditions. \n \nMessage for some scrambling routes because they look mega. \n \nFor those looking to climb \, Arran is well known for its granite crags and has a long tradition of tr aditional climbing\, with areas around Glen Rosa\, Goatfell and North Arran offering a range of routes. There are also plenty of lower-level walks and coastal options for more relaxed days or when the mountain weather isn't p laying ball. \n \nWith five days on the island\, there should be plenty o f opportunity to mix and match mountain days\, scrambling\, climbing and ex ploring\, while Lochranza provides a great base in a spectacular setting. A relaxed island meet with plenty to keep everyone busy\, whatever the weath er and ambitions. URL:https://www.rockhoppers.org.uk/meets/6364 CREATED:20261024T194732 LAST-MODIFIED:20261024T194732 ORGANIZER:Tom Hall[mailto:tomhall21@hotmail.com] END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270618 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270621 SUMMARY:Rockhoppers: Portland - Sport Climbing DESCRIPTION:After last years absolute success of a trip\, we're heading bac k at the same time of year. Remember those climbs in the sun and the swims that followed\, well it was so popular we've booked out the whole of the bu nkhouse this time. \n \nWhere else would you want to be for the Summer So lstice* than the isle of Portland? If you fancy climbing well into the even ing\, grabbing a chippy and a pint and watching the sunset on the UKs longe st day then this is the meet for you. \n \n*close enough \n \nWe're sta ying at the Bunkhouse located near Portland Bill. This is the perfect locat ion - a 5 minute walk to the crags of Coastguard and Wallsend North/South w hose perfect conditions are late afternoon / early evening due to their wes t facing sea cliffs. Make sure you save some gas to utilise some late day c limbing. \n \nBeginners and grade chasers all welcome. Never discount a b it of DWS also. \n \nSupermarkets and pubs aplenty on the island and one of the best chippy's around - Chesil Chippy. Follow it with a pint at the T he Cove. \n \nWhy aren't we camping? Well the bunkhouse is too good to pa ss up. Comes with communal dorms\, a living room space\, an outdoor area fo r garden games and a big kitchen. You'll get a better sleep than a tent and be all rested for your climbs. \n \nSpaces will fill up quickly for this annual trip! URL:https://www.rockhoppers.org.uk/meets/6365 CREATED:20261024T194732 LAST-MODIFIED:20261024T194732 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR