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Do you fancy a weekend of learning the fundamentals of leading multi-pitch trad routes in the mountains?
Who is this for? This weekend is aimed at anyone in the club who has climbed outside on a few occasions and who wants to gain the additional skills, knowledge and understanding that will allow you and your partner to climb safely in a multi pitch environment.
At this time of year it would all be very weather dependent. So, if we can't rock climb we would use the time to learn scrambling skills.
Prerequisites are:
1. Come with someone you climb with or want to learn with who has the same passion for climbing you do
2. You and your partner have climbed outside a few times before perhaps on single pitch or maybe some sport routes
3. Come with an open mind set, ready to learn and take on new skills and up your trad game!
Accommodation:
Mountaineering hut
Costs:
The only costs would be fuel, food and accommodation across the Friday and Saturday nights.
Next steps:
If you are keen, sign up here and then give me a call or a text on 07917453741 and we can discuss details.
Sport climbers assemble!
We are staying at the Bunkhouse on the southern part of the island. We have booked two dorms so you should be able to get some quality sleep after sending those hard climbs.
£20pppn
With over 400 sport routes available around the sea cliffs… Portland has a claim to the title of the ‘Mecca of UK sport climbing’. If you time it poorly you can belay stood in the sea! Lots of crags are within walking distance of the Bunkhouse. Lots of walks along the coast here too. You can swim on Chesil beach and you might even see seals here if you are lucky.
MoreAnyone fancy a little jog?
I was thinking… Putney Bridge to Hampton Court and back again. Yep, that’s around 50k.
Why?
Because earlier this year, our very own Rockhopper President Sophie Loehr had a serious accident while out climbing. She broke her ankle and had to be rescued off a mountain by Mountain Rescue and the rescue helicopter.
The MR team were absolutely incredible — calm, skilled, and compassionate. The helicopter pilot had to hover right up against the cliff to winch Sophie to safety. Watching the rescue unfold reminded me just how vital and heroic these volunteer teams are — and how much we, as hikers, climbers and mountain lovers, owe them.
So I’m running 50k to raise money for these teams, to give something back to the people who are always ready to come when it matters most.
Want to join me?
Other than it being on Saturday the 27th of Sept I’ve no clue about logistics yet — but I do know I’ll need some company. A long run along the Thames isn’t just a challenge… it could be a bit of fun too (maybe?).
If you're up for it — all or part of the route — come along, help raise some cash, or just be part of the support crew. The more the merrier.
Unlimited spaces. No climbing gear required. Just your legs and a bit of heart.
Sign up here...!
Do you fancy a weekend of learning the fundamentals of leading multi-pitch trad routes in the mountains?
Who is this for? This weekend is aimed at anyone in the club who has climbed outside on a few occasions and who wants to gain the additional skills, knowledge and understanding that will allow you and your partner to climb safely in a multi pitch environment.
At this time of year it would all be very weather dependent. So, if we can't rock climb we would use the time to learn scrambling skills.
Prerequisites are:
1. Come with someone you climb with or want to learn with who has the same passion for climbing you do
2. You and your partner have climbed outside a few times before perhaps on single pitch or maybe some sport routes
3. Come with an open mind set, ready to learn and take on new skills and up your trad game!
Accommodation:
Mountaineering hut
Costs:
The only costs would be fuel, food and accommodation across the Friday and Saturday nights.
Next steps:
If you are keen, sign up here and then give me a call or a text on 07917453741 and we can discuss details.
Fancy a weekend away from hectic London? You’ve had a hard week, you deserve a break! Come join me and the rest of the gang up here in Snowdonia. What’s your thing? Hiking? Scrambling? Wild swimming? Climbing? Even bouldering… This place has got it all.
We’ve booked Cae Ysgubor, no, I can’t pronounce it either. It’s the Lancashire Mountaineering Hut which is just a 10min walk up the road from the beautiful Beddgelert located at grid reference SH599485.
Direct from the hut you could go and explore Snowdon via the Rhyd-Ddu route or the Watkin Path or, stay low level and follow the Afon Glaslyn via the Snowdonia Slate Trail. I for one will be heading further into the hills to take advantage of the world class trad climbing or the amazing scrambling depending on what the weather decides it wants to do!
Hut costs will be £33 per person for the weekend.
Plus there is the promise of a communal meal in the hut on the Saturday evening so we can all swap tales of adventurous days out in the hills!
More details to follow
MoreThis year we’re heading to Llanberis in the heart of Snowdonia for a weekend of mountain adventures, good food, and great company.
Climbers, scramblers and walkers will find plenty to do, with Snowdon, Crib Goch and the slate quarries all within reach.
Saturday night is the highlight of the meet, with a hot dinner, photo slideshow, chaos, and awards — including the coveted Rockhopper of the Year.
The weekend includes two nights’ accommodation, breakfast both mornings, and Saturday dinner. Bring your own drinks.
Sign up early — this one fills up fast.
MoreA pre Christmas meet to the spectacular Langdale deep in the central Lake District. What ever the weather this will be a fantastic trip, imagine it, an epic hike around some of the most beautiful areas of the Lakes followed by drink in the cosy bar down at the Old Dungeon Ghyll hotel.
As always the focus of the weekend can be what ever takes your fancy… hiking, scrambling, climbing, we’re in a beautiful area that offers it also fill your boots!
Specific Nav Focus / Night Nav
Over the weekend i’ll be focusing in on nav skills, both during the day and specifically doing night nav on the Saturday night. So if you are wanting to either learn new nav skills, brush up on existing ones or practise your ML micro nav then come along and get involved!
Accommodation
We will be staying in a remote hut called The Loft which is situated at Blea Tarn House near Blea Tarn. This is right at the end of the Langdale valley just west of Ambleside.
Price is £20 per person.
Sounds like a great weekend eh? Made all the better by the communal meal back in the warmth of the hut in the evening! All I ask is that you bring the wine and the pudding.
Any questions just give me a call: 07917453741
MorePitlochry is ideally located for the glens and Munros on the southern side of the Cairngorms National Park. The hills by Loch Tay are conveniently down the road, so plenty to explore. Shops, pubs and restaurants make for a cosy venue in the long dark winter nights and our usual Hogmanay haggis shenanigans. There are also direct trains from London!
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