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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260518
SUMMARY:LMC Meet: Intro to Trad Leading Meet
DESCRIPTION:MEET FULL - WAITING LIST SET UP. IF SOMEONE DROPS OUT AND YOU R
EPLACE THEM\, PLEASE REIMBOURSE THEM DIRECTLY.
\n
\nDESCRIPTION
\n
\nA
weekend introduction to leading trad led by LMC member Richard Holdsworth w
ho is a qualified rock climbing instructor (RCI award). He'll be assisted b
y club member Laurence Mitchell.
\n
\nAIMS
\nDeveloping a solid foundati
on in lead rock climbing techniques\, whilst leading a variety of rock clim
bs.
\n
\nIS IT FOR ME?
\nThe main focus is on developing a confident and
competent approach to leading single pitch rock climbs. Lead climbing\, wi
th the inherent risk of falling no matter how well managed\, is risky. You
should be aware of and accept these risks.
\n
\nPRE-REQUISITES
\nYou mu
st have previous climbing experience and have either seconded sport climbs
or seconded trad routes. You must be able to belay a lead climber. Previous
experience of leading sport climbing indoors or out would be an advantage.
\n
\nCONTENT
\nMain topics:
\n· Re-cap on core rock climbing skills su
ch as movement on rock and belaying both leader and second (including holdi
ng falls and lowering).
\n· Tying into multi – point anchors both in reach
and out of reach using the rope alone.
\n· Learning to use rock climbing
protection equipment such as nuts on wire\, hexes and camming devices and a
ssessing the efficacy of the placements.
\n· Developing lead climbing skil
ls.
\n· Interpreting a climbing guide book\, identifying a route and then
climbing it.
\n· Understanding of climbing grades\, ethics and conservatio
n.
\n· Abseiling\, how to protect yourself on an abseil and how to set up
an abseil.
\n
\nLOGISTICS
\nThe course is on the Saturday and Sunday in
the Peak District with participants travelling up on the Friday night and r
eturning Sunday late afternoon/evening.
\nAccommodation is Carlswark Cotta
ge\, Stoney Middleton (Debishire Pennine Club hut). https://derbyshirepenni
neclub.co.uk/hut/
\nPlease let us know if you're driving by selecting the
correct options when you sign up so that passengers can request lifts via t
he automated system on this webpage.
\nThe cost of instruction is free but
there will be a charge for the hut of £24 for the two nights and £33 to co
ver the instructors' expenses.
\nRopes and gear (nuts\, cams etc) will be
provided but participants will need to bring their own harness\, helmet\, b
elay device and climbing shoes. They will also need to bring a sleeping bag
\, pillow and towel for the hut.
URL:https://www.londonmountaineeringclub.com/meets/6485
CREATED:20260505T124517
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T124517
ORGANIZER:Richard Holdsworth[mailto:rholdsworth82@gmail.com]
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260526
SUMMARY:LMC Meet: Late May Bank Holiday BBQ Meet - Fronwydyr and Vagabonds
hut
DESCRIPTION:Staying at our club hut in Eryri which has 16 spaces and we've
also booked 12 spaces at the Vagabonds' Mountaineering Club hut 2 mins walk
up the road.
\n
\nThe first 16 people to sign up will be in Fronwydyr\,
the rest in the Vagabonds' hut.
\n
\nThe Vagabonds hut has alpine style s
leeping platforms\, a living room\, and well equipped kitchen and bathroom
\n
\nThere'll be plenty of BBQs and charcoal at Fronwydyr for everyone to
use ( including the honorary Vagabonds! ). Just bring some food to cook an
d whatever you want to drink.
\n
\nHut fees can be paid after the meet in
the following ways:
\nFronwydyr - via the payments page on the LMC websit
e.
\nVagabonds hut (£10 pppn) - via bank transfer to the Vagabonds club ac
count. Details are in the sign-in book in their hut.
URL:https://www.londonmountaineeringclub.com/meets/6454
CREATED:20260505T124517
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T124517
ORGANIZER:Linus Dietz [mailto:mail@linusdietz.com]
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260524
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260531
SUMMARY:LMC Meet: Skye Meet
DESCRIPTION:The Misty Isle beckons for another LMC adventure\, our 3rd in a
row.
\n
\nThe first 9 beds reserved are now gone\, so participants will
now have to reserve their own bed at the hostel or find alternative accomm
odation. There’s also the Glenbrittle Memorial Hut a minute’s drive away\,
and the Glenbrittle campsite at the end of the valley. Just remember your m
idge nets!
\n
\nThe youth hostel is well situated with a beach and the f
amous Fairy Pools nearby\, and has parking and a drying room on site.
\n
\nThere will be opportunities for walking into famous sites such as Corrie
Lagan\, as well as fantastic climbs on the Cioch as well as the Cuillin Ri
dge itself.
\n
\nCost of accommodation is £28 pppn. The full cost (£168)
is payable on sign up.
\n
\nBook early to avoid disappointment - and don
’t forget your midge nets!
\n
\nCANCELLATION TERMS
\n
\nAlthough the ho
stel does offer refunds for individual bookings as long as cancelled 24h or
more before arrival\, due to the charge this incurs\, we strongly recommen
d finding someone to take your place on the meet instead.
URL:https://www.londonmountaineeringclub.com/meets/6439
CREATED:20260505T124517
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T124517
ORGANIZER:Laurence Mitchell[mailto:laurence120@gmail.com]
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260529
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601
SUMMARY:LMC Meet: Wye Valley Meet
DESCRIPTION:A weekend trip to this popular (and easy to get to from London)
climbing area that offers some fine limestone trad & sports climbing venue
s.
\n
\nCamping at Beeches Farm campsite which is near to most of the cr
ags and one of very few campsites that allows bonfires. A BBQ is customary
on the Saturday night.
\n
\nDetails of the campsite can be found at www.b
eechesfarmcampsite.co.uk
\n
\nThe area also offers some great walks and o
pportunities to explore Offa's Dyke\, which borders the campsite\, and the
ancient Forest of Dean.
\n
\nThe camping fee of £24 for the weekend is re
quired on sign up. Unfortunately\, since the campsite doesn't offer refunds
for cancellation\, nor can we. If you need to pull out for any reason\, yo
u're welcome to try and find someone to take your place and reimburse you d
irectly.
URL:https://www.londonmountaineeringclub.com/meets/6475
CREATED:20260505T124517
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T124517
ORGANIZER:Zaheer Durrani[mailto:2020zaheer@gmail.com]
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260605
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260608
SUMMARY:LMC Meet: Fronwydyr Meet
DESCRIPTION:A meet at our club hut in Eryri
URL:https://www.londonmountaineeringclub.com/meets/6472
CREATED:20260505T124517
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T124517
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260612
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260615
SUMMARY:LMC Meet: Portland
DESCRIPTION:IF YOU KNOW YOU WANT TO COME\, PLEASE BOOK EARLY SO WE CAN BOOK
EXTRA SPACES IF NEEDED.
\n
\nSports-climbing in the sunshine (well\, hop
efully)!!!
\n
\nStaying at the Portland Bunkhouse at £20pppn (so £40 tota
l) in mixed dorms. Payment required upon booking. There are 12 spaces curre
ntly booked.
\n
\nPortland is a great venue for your first venture climb
ing outdoors. You will need your personal kit (harness\, shoes\, belay devi
ce\, helmet). There should be plenty of spare ropes and quickdraws so no ne
ed to run out and buy if you don't have them.
\n
\nIf you are keen on bou
ldering please note that you will have to bring your own bouldering mat.
\n
\nWe'll have a group BBQ at the bunkhouse on the Saturday night. Just b
ring some food to cook on it.
\n
\nThe accommodation booking is non-refun
dable\, if you have booked but no longer want to come you can find someone
to replace you and reimbourse you directly.
\n
\nA Whatsapp group for t
he meet will be added to the LMC Community in due course. A link cannot be
added here for data security purposes.
\n
URL:https://www.londonmountaineeringclub.com/meets/6483
CREATED:20260505T124517
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T124517
ORGANIZER:Dean Carney[mailto:deancarney93@gmail.com]
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260622
SUMMARY:LMC Meet: Champagne Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Our annual endurance challenge at Fronwydyr\, returning for its
31st year!
\n
\nStart and finish at the hut\, climbing all 14 peaks over
3\,000ft in North Wales. It's a monster day out\, but there should be plen
ty of daylight. The moon phase in Wales will be a waxing crescent. Complete
the challenge in under 15 hours and you'll get a bottle of champers.
\n
\nA successful Champagne Challenge also requires team support to rescue the
exhausted. This year we're limited on places\, so please let the meet stew
ard know if you want to join the meet without participating in the challeng
e.
\nFingers crossed for good weather and maximum daylight during the long
est day of the year.
\n
\nSome insights on the challenge can be viewed here.
URL:https://www.londonmountaineeringclub.com/meets/6456
CREATED:20260505T124517
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T124517
ORGANIZER:Linus Dietz [mailto:mail@linusdietz.com]
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260626
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260629
SUMMARY:LMC Meet: Swanage Meet
DESCRIPTION:Trad\, sport climbing and walking on the sea cliffs of Dorset.
\n
\nCamping at Acton Field Campsite
\nhttps://www.actonfieldcampsite.co
.uk/
\n
\nPlease book your own pitch. There should be spaces available at
the site for those wanting to book last minute.
\n
\nGuidebook - Rockfax
Dorset
URL:https://www.londonmountaineeringclub.com/meets/6487
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T124517
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260703
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260706
SUMMARY:LMC Meet: Fronwydyr Meet
DESCRIPTION:A meet at our club hut in Eryri
URL:https://www.londonmountaineeringclub.com/meets/6488
CREATED:20260505T124517
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T124517
ORGANIZER:Laurence Mitchell[mailto:laurence120@gmail.com]
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260717
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260720
SUMMARY:LMC Meet: The Gritstone Gallop
DESCRIPTION:Now in its 19th year!
\n
\nStarted by Ralph Hale back in 2008
\, the Gritstone Gallop follows in the great tradition of the Rock and Ice
Club who apparently used this event for their pre-Alpine training\, in days
of yore.
\n
\nThe 'Gallop' is about 12-14 miles in length\, and is done
entirely on foot (and hands!). It starts in the High Neb area of Stanage in
the Peak District and ends at Birchens Edge\, a route is climbed on every
edge/crag on the way - 12 in total!
\n
\nThe full Gallop is a long day\,
finishing up in the Robin Hood Inn near Birchen and the Heathy Lea hut. But
you're welcome to cut it short as you wish.
\n
\nIf you plan on doing th
e whole thing and getting to the Robin Hood in time for dinner then an earl
y start is recommended as the chef definintely doesn't like working late!
\n
\nYour grade for the 'Gallop' is the lowest grade you climb in the day\
, and the more crags you climb\, the more beers you are allowed in the Robi
n Hood Inn.... if you make it before closing time!
\n
\nAccomodation
\n
\n8 spaces booked in the R O Downes Hut (Climbers' Club)\, Froggatt.
\n
\nPayment
\n
\nHut fees - £30 payable on sign up.
\n
\nCancellation pol
icy
\n
\nThe Climbers' Club don't offer refunds on cancellation\, so unfo
rtunately nor can we for this meet. But if you need to cancel\, you're welc
ome to try and find someone to take your place and reimbourse you directly.
\n
\nFull Gallop crag list
\n
\nStanage - High Neb
\nStanage - Planta
tion
\nStanage - Popular
\nBurbage North
\nBurbage South
\nMillstone
\
nLawrencefield
\nFrogatt
\nCurbar
\nBaslow
\nGardoms
\nBirchen
URL:https://www.londonmountaineeringclub.com/meets/6474
CREATED:20260505T124517
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T124517
ORGANIZER:Nishy Zen[mailto:aju.leo@gmail.com]
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260718
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260727
SUMMARY:LMC Meet: Alps Meet - Saas Grund\, Switzerland
DESCRIPTION:Saas Grund is a village in the heart of the Saas Valley and one
of the best locations in the Alps for long classic alpine ridges on big pe
aks\, including many 4000ers. The Lagginhorn\, Weissmiess\, Leinspitze\, Ta
schorn and Dom are all nearby and have many classic routes from PD to AD+.
\n
\nThere is also bolted multipitch rock climbing on the flanks of the J
egihorn and Dri Hornlini as well as single pitch valley cragging at Feechi
and Brig.
\n
\nThe valley is also served by an extensive network of hikin
g trails.
\n
\nA number of lifts make the huts and climbs very accessable
and a good bus service up and down the valley makes it easy to get around\
, even without a car.
\n
\n
\n
\nAccomodation:
\nCa
mping Kapellenweg
\nhttps://kapellenweg.ch/
\nBooking well in advance is
not recommended\, to allow flexibility in the event of bad weather - see b
elow.
\nIf the campsite is full at the time of the meet there's 2 others i
n the village.
\nParticiapants will be expected to book their own pitches
shortly before the meet.
\n
\nWeather
\nIf the forecast
for the meet is too wet\, the plan is to head elsewhere - e.g. Chamonix or
Ecrins. We could also change the location during the meet if the weather d
eteriorates.
\n
\nTravel
\nIt's possible to drive to Sa
as Grund in a day from London (approx 13 hours).
\nThose wanting to fly ar
e advised to book a flight to Geneva which is well situated for getting to
Saas Grund\, but also many other destinations in the Alps.
\nThere's good
public transport links between Geneva airport and Saas Grund (3.5 hours\; t
rain to Visp then bus to Saas Grund)\, and in the valley itself\, so hiring
a car is not necessary. But it is useful and can be as cost effective as p
aying for public transport if rental costs are shared. It also opens up the
opportunity to do climbs/hikes from other valleys in the area.
\n
\nMeet duration
\nThe meet is officialy one week\, but partici
pants are welcome to come earlier\, or stay longer if they wish to.
\n
\n
Guidebooks
\nAlpine Club - 4000m Peaks of the Alps
\nPla
isir West (Band II)
\n
\n
URL:https://www.londonmountaineeringclub.com/meets/6473
CREATED:20260505T124517
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T124517
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260724
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260728
SUMMARY:LMC Meet: Yorkshire Dales Meet
DESCRIPTION:A long weekend in God’s Own Country aka the stunning Yorkshire
Dales. With picturesque villages\, epic limestone scars and gritstone edges
\, stunning fell views and even a few wild swimming spots for the braver/le
ss sensible\, the Dales has something for everyone.
\n
\nBased at the fan
tastic Yorkshire Ramblers Club hut near Clapham and Ingleton. Please read d
irections to the hut carefully - there have been issues with satnavs direct
ing people to the neighbouring farm when they use the postcode\, which the
YRC is keen to avoid. https://www.yrc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Low
stern-Location-Map-and-Directions-12Apr2020.pdf
\n
\nPlease make sure to
bring bedding and towels.
\n
\nTransport: Train to Clapham (Yorks) - co
llection may be possible from other nearby stations.
\n
\nMore hut deta
ils here: https://www.yrc.org.uk/venues/lowstern/
URL:https://www.londonmountaineeringclub.com/meets/6486
CREATED:20260505T124518
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T124518
ORGANIZER:Laurence Mitchell[mailto:laurence120@gmail.com]
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260731
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260803
SUMMARY:LMC Meet: Fronwydyr Meet
DESCRIPTION:A meet at our club hut in Eryri
URL:https://www.londonmountaineeringclub.com/meets/6490
CREATED:20260505T124518
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T124518
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260828
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260901
SUMMARY:LMC Meet: August Bank Holiday Meet - Lake District
DESCRIPTION:Staying at the Alpine Club's George Starkey Hut in Patterdale\,
at the foot of Helvellyn.
\n
\n22 bunks booked for Friday 28th to Monday
31st August
\n
\n£21 per person per night.
\n
\nBookings are non-refun
dable\, but if you need to drop out you're welcome to find someone else to
take your place and reimburse you the hut fees directly.
\n
\nParticipant
s are welcome to stay an extra day or so either side of the meet if they wa
nt. Please let the meet steward know if you do this and we can arrange an a
dditional payment to the Alpine Club for any extra nights.
\n
\nActivitie
s: Climbing\, Scrambling\, Bouldering\, Hiking\, Swimming\,
\n
\nGuidebo
oks:
\n
\nTrad: Rockfax - Lake District Climbs
\nSport: Rockfax - Northe
rn Limestone
\n
\nTravel Notes: Possible to take a direct train from Lond
on Euston to Penrith. It takes 3 to 4 hours one way depending on the servic
e.
\n
\nA Whatsapp group for the meet will be added to the LMC Whatsap
p Community in due course so that participants can add themselves. We can't
add a link here for data security reasons.
URL:https://www.londonmountaineeringclub.com/meets/6455
CREATED:20260505T124518
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T124518
ORGANIZER:Nishy Zen[mailto:aju.leo@gmail.com]
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260904
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260907
SUMMARY:LMC Meet: Gower Meet
DESCRIPTION:Good trad\, sport climbing and coastal walks in the area.
\n
\nCamping at the Pitton Cross campsite near Rhossili
\nhttps://www.pittonc
ross.co.uk/
\n
\nPlease book your own pitch through the website and add a
note saying London Mountaineering Club so they can put us together.
\n
\
nPossibility to extend the stay either side of the long weekend.
\n
\nBei
ng outside of school holidays the campsite should be quiteter than in the p
eak summer months\, but it can fill up if the forecast is good so booking a
head is advised.
\n
\nGuidebooks:
\nRockfax South Wales Sport Climbs (bo
ok and app)
\nRockfax Pembroke and Gower Trad (book and app)
\nGower Rock
: Selected Climbs (book)
\n
\nA Whatsapp group for the meet will be added
to the LMC Whatsapp Community so that participants can add themselves. A l
ink to it cannot be added here for data security reasons.
URL:https://www.londonmountaineeringclub.com/meets/6495
CREATED:20260505T124518
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T124518
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260914
SUMMARY:LMC Meet: Fronwydyr Meet
DESCRIPTION:A meet at our club hut in Eryri
URL:https://www.londonmountaineeringclub.com/meets/6491
CREATED:20260505T124518
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T124518
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920
SUMMARY:LMC Meet: Leeds MC booking
DESCRIPTION:Leeds MC have booked 10 spaces in the hut.
URL:https://www.londonmountaineeringclub.com/meets/6477
CREATED:20260505T124518
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T124518
ORGANIZER:Helen Coopland[mailto:helenLC@hotmail.com]
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261002
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261005
SUMMARY:LMC Meet: Dartmoor
DESCRIPTION:Details TBC
URL:https://www.londonmountaineeringclub.com/meets/6494
CREATED:20260505T124518
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T124518
ORGANIZER:Laurence Mitchell[mailto:laurence120@gmail.com]
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261010
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261019
SUMMARY:LMC Meet: Kalymnos Sport Climbing Meet
DESCRIPTION:SIGN UP DEADLINE: 31ST MAY.
\n
\nKalymnos is one of Europes p
remier limestone sport climbing destinations with over 3000 bolted routes.
There are a range of different styles of climbing from grey slab/vertical\,
tufas\, overhanging routes\, cave climbing etc.
\nWith grades starting a
t 4a there is climbing here for everyone climbing at all grades.
\n
\nCra
g selection is one of Kalymnos’ biggest advantages. As no car is needed onc
e you are on the island. With hundreds of sectors spread across the island\
, you can always find something in condition. A lot of the crags can be rea
ched within walking distance from Masouri. If you do find you want to try c
rags further out\, you can rent a scooter on a daily basis to travel to oth
er crags on the island. There is also another island called Telendos which
you can take a 30min boat ride to for a day trip climbing. Routes are longe
r on Telendos and the routes start from Slab to Vertial to Overhang\, this
is a good area to take strategic rests on route to maximise chance of sendi
ng.
\n
\nI would recommend bringing 18 draws plus lower off equipment. Ro
pe length 70-80m with 80m being preferred.
\n
\nThe rock can be quite sha
rp on some of the routes so if you are like me and have soft sweaty hands i
t would be advisable to start using RhinoSkin Dry and/or Performance/Tip Ju
ice products daily starting 7 days before the trip to toughen the skin. I u
se a mixture of Oreillys working hands and beeswax post climbing to maximis
e skin performance.
\n
\nGuidebook: https://www.cordee.co.uk/kalymnos-202
5-edition.html (If you are buying a new guidebook for the area this is the
latest edition)
\n
\n========
\nTravelling
\n========
\n
\nBelow are
the suggested flights from Stansted (KGS Kos is the destination you will be
flying to from London\, if you want to look for better suited fights)
\n
\nSuggested Flights: https://www.jet2.com/en/cheap-flights/london-stansted
/kos?from=2026-10-10&to=2026-10-18&adults=1&children&infants=0&scid=3A3A3DC
8&bound=ib
\n
\nOnce you land in KOS you will need to get a cab from out
side the airport to Mastihari bay there are usually loads of cabs lining up
. Then a ferry from Mastihari to Kalymnos. The ferry tickets can be purchas
ed online or at Mastihari\, I prefer to get the ticket at Mastihari so you
can find the best time suited ferry. When you get of the ferry you will the
n need one more cab to your place of stay.
\n
\n========
\nRest Days
\n
========
\n
\nThere are lots of things to do on your rest day from drinki
ng pina coladas on the beach\, scuba diving\, climber specific massages\, t
o cultural museums. Reach out and I can give you a list of things to do.
\
n
\nSign up by the 31st May to secure a place. £100 deposit required. Suit
able size accommodation will be booked based on the number that sign up.
\
n
\nEstimated accomodation cost: £250-350
\n
\nAlso a lot goes into bolt
ing these routes mainly from volunteers\, a small donation goes along way t
o the Rebolting project: https://reboltkalymnos.org/
\n
\nYou can also f
ind the list of routes on this page that have been rebolted recently.
URL:https://www.londonmountaineeringclub.com/meets/6489
CREATED:20260505T124518
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T124518
ORGANIZER:Dean Carney[mailto:deancarney93@gmail.com]
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261030
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261102
SUMMARY:LMC Meet: Map Reading and Navigation Meet
DESCRIPTION:Chance to sharpen your map reading and navigation skills - both
by day and night. Suitable for novice navigators and wizard-like wanderers
. This year with new helpers - and new ideas!
\n
\nWe will to focus on us
ing maps\, and then go out on the hill to practice navigation. We will all
make use of traditional navigation (using a compass\, the map and looking a
round!)\, and also discuss use of GPS-based devices.
\n
\nBookings open o
n 1 September\, and will be limited to ten participants. We will organise a
communal meal on the Saturday night (I'll be looking for a volunteer co-or
dinator). The meet fees include an extra amount to pay for the communal mea
l.
\n
\n
URL:https://www.londonmountaineeringclub.com/meets/6465
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T124518
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261112
SUMMARY:LMC Meet: Hot Rocks 2026
DESCRIPTION:Returning to Calpe again for the fourth year and staying at the
ever-popular Villa Perles that we stayed at in 2023 and 2024.
\n
\nThere
is plenty of climbing at all grades.
URL:https://www.londonmountaineeringclub.com/meets/6463
CREATED:20260505T124518
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T124518
ORGANIZER:Guy Molyneux[mailto:guy.molyneux@gmail.com]
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261109
SUMMARY:LMC Meet: Bonfire Meet - Fronwydyr
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Guy Fawkes night at the club hut in Eryri.
\n
\nA W
hatsapp group for the meet will be added to the LMC Whatsapp Community so t
hat participants can add themselves. A link to it cannot be added here for
data security reasons.
URL:https://www.londonmountaineeringclub.com/meets/6466
CREATED:20260505T124518
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T124518
ORGANIZER:Vanessa Hall[mailto:adventureness1000@gmail.com]
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261130
SUMMARY:LMC Meet: Morocco Anti-Atlas Meet
DESCRIPTION:Details TBC
\n
\nThe Anti Atlas region of Morocco is a heaven
for adventure climbing and hill walking. With over 2000 routes there is so
mething for everyone.
\nClimbing is almost all trad with plenty of routes
at all grades.
\n
\nFor trekkers\, the summit of Jebel el Kest 2\,375m of
fers views to the snowy peaks of the Atlas mountains to the North\, Altanti
c Ocean to the West and Sahara Desert to the South.
\n
\nStaying at the l
ovingly restored fourteenth century castle - Kasbah Tizourgane on a half bo
ard basis (bed/breakfast/dinner) located in the hills about 1.5hr drive fro
m Agadir.
URL:https://www.londonmountaineeringclub.com/meets/6476
CREATED:20260505T124518
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T124518
ORGANIZER:Zaheer Durrani[mailto:2020zaheer@gmail.com]
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261207
SUMMARY:LMC Meet: Fronwydyr Meet
DESCRIPTION:A meet at our club hut in Eryri
URL:https://www.londonmountaineeringclub.com/meets/6492
CREATED:20260505T124518
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T124518
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270104
SUMMARY:LMC Meet: Cairngorms Btwixmas meet
DESCRIPTION:Take advantage of the post Christmas bank holidays with a week'
s winter climbing and walking in the Northern Cairngorms.
\n
\nWe’ll be s
taying at the Aviemore Youth Hostel which is warm\, clean and spacious and
arguably has the best drying room in the UK!
\n
\nWinter Climbing
\nThe
Cairngorms\, and in particular the Northern Corries\, are the most popular
early season winter climbing venue in Scotland and are often in condition t
his time of year.
\n
\nThe venue is ideal for novices and seasoned climbe
rs alike with many classic routes across all grades.
\n
\nWinter Walking
\nThe Cairngorms boast many excellent winter walks and are home to 55 Munr
oes and numerous bothies.
\n
\nAccommodation and booking
\nWe’ll be stay
ing at the Aviemore Youth Hostel https://www.hostellingscotland.org.uk/host
els/aviemore/
\nAs well as booking onto the meet we ask participants to bo
ok themselves a bed in a dorm room at the hostel. They can do this either o
nline at the website above\, or by calling 01479 810345.
\nWe’ve agreed wi
th the hostel that they’ll try and put LMC members in the same rooms so ple
ase mention that you’re with the LMC if you book by phone. If you book onli
ne\, follow this up with an email to aviemore@hostellingscotland.org.uk men
tioning that you’re with the LMC.
\nPlease book early to avoid disappointm
ent as the hostel does book up in the winter\, especially on weekends. Book
ing via a 3rd party website is not recommended as this will make it more di
fficult for the hostel to keep the group together.
\nAt the time of writin
g a bed in a dorm room at the hostel was £26.50 per night.
\n
\nCancellat
ion
\nThe cancelation terms for people booking individually\, directly wit
h the hostel\, are very generous and are the main reason we’re asking peopl
e to self-book their accommodation. Participants can cancel independently u
p until 12 noon on the day before they’re due to arrive and receive a 90% r
efund. This could be for any reason including if participants feel the weat
her or snow conditions are likely to make winter climbing/walking impossibl
e.
\n
\nTravel
\nAviemore is roughly a 10 hour drive from London\, but h
aving a car on the meet is not strictly necessary as much of the winter cli
mbing and walking can be accessed by public transport\, short taxi rides\,
and even hitch hiking!
\nThere are direct day trains from London and some
sleeper train services over the period.
\n
\nPrerequisites
\nThe Cairngo
rms are a great venue for winter climbers and walkers of all levels\, inclu
ding novices. But we recommend that anyone that’s completely new to either
of these activities do a course beforehand to familiarise themselves with t
he winter specific skills they need. A weekend course in the Cairngorms or
Western Highlands should be sufficient. For winter climbing\, summer trad c
limbing is also a very helpful (arguably essential) grounding.
\n
\nGuide
books
\nWinter Climbing – Scottish Winter Climbs (SMC)
\nWinter Walking -
The Cairngorms & North-East Scotland (SMC) or https://www.walkhighlands.co
.uk/ is pretty comprehensive and free.
URL:https://www.londonmountaineeringclub.com/meets/6482
CREATED:20260505T124518
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T124518
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270307
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270313
SUMMARY:LMC Meet: Ben Nevis CIC Hut Meet
DESCRIPTION:This meet it best suited to experienced winter climbers.
\n
\
n5 Nights at the CIC hut situated at the foot of the North Face of Ben Nevi
s. The UK's premier winter climbing crag and home to a huge range of routes
including many classics!
\n
\nThe hut is booked from the Sunday to the F
riday morning so it's recommended to travel up on the Saturday (15th Feb) a
nd then use Sunday to walk up to the hut with food and gear for the week an
d ideally do a climb that day as well
\n
\nThe CIC hut is basic. It has a
kitchen\, toilets\, running water and drying room\, but no shower. For det
ails on facilities\, and the hut more generally\, see https://www.smc.org.u
k/huts/cic.
\n
\nAll gear and food needs to be taken up on foot from the
Ben Nevis North Face Car Park which takes around 2hrs 30 mins and is a real
slog. But once you're there\, there are relatively short walk-ins to all t
he climbs on the North Face.
\n
\nLate Feb is slightly earlier that previ
ous years\, however the hut is in high demand and already booked out. This
time of year is typically a good time for ice routes on Ben Nevis so you're
likely to get more out of this meet if you're happy on this surface and ca
n climb at least Scottish grade III. This meet is not recommended for those
that favour winter walking as options for that activity are very limited.
\n
\nThe cost of a bed in the hut is £28 p.p.p.n. The full cost of £140 i
s payable on sign up. Unfortunately due to high demand for the CIC hut in t
he winter season the Scottish Mountaineering Club cannot offer refunds in t
he event of cancellation. If you need to cancel your place then please let
the meet steward know asap. They can help find someone else to take your pl
ace (who will transfer you the money)\, though replacements aren't guarante
ed and you will be liable for the costs if replacements can't be found.
\n
\nGuidebook: Scottish Winter Climbs - SMC (available in paperback or to d
ownload on the Rockfax app)
\n
\nScottish Winter Climbs West - Scottish M
ountaineering Club
\n
\nTravel to Ben Nevis: The drive is about 10 hours
from London and can easily be done in a day.
\n
\nPlease reach out to the
meet steward (Will Osborn) if you have any questions prior to signing up.
URL:https://www.londonmountaineeringclub.com/meets/6432
CREATED:20260505T124518
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T124518
ORGANIZER:William Osborn[mailto:wjosborn20@gmail.com]
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270412
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270420
SUMMARY:LMC Meet: Skye Meet
DESCRIPTION:Details and dates TBC
URL:https://www.londonmountaineeringclub.com/meets/6493
CREATED:20260505T124518
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T124518
ORGANIZER:Laurence Mitchell[mailto:laurence120@gmail.com]
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270613
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270620
SUMMARY:LMC Meet: RHA outside club booking
DESCRIPTION:12 spaces booked by RHA.
\n4 Loft spaces remain available for
LMC members
URL:https://www.londonmountaineeringclub.com/meets/6480
CREATED:20260505T124518
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T124518
ORGANIZER:Helen Coopland[mailto:helenLC@hotmail.com]
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270827
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270831
SUMMARY:LMC Meet: August Bank Holiday Meet - Lake District
DESCRIPTION:Staying at the Alpine Club's George Starkey Hut in Patterdale\,
at the foot of Helvellyn.
\n
\n20 bunks booked for Friday 27th to Monday
30th August
\n
\n£TBC per person per night.
\n
\nBookings are non-refu
ndable\, but if you need to drop out you're welcome to find someone else to
take your place and reimburse you the hut fees directly.
\n
\nParticipan
ts are welcome to stay an extra day or so either side of the meet if they w
ant. Please let the meet steward know if you do this and we can arrange an
additional payment to the Alpine Club for any extra nights.
\n
\nActiviti
es: Climbing\, Scrambling\, Bouldering\, Hiking\, Swimming\,
\n
\nGuidebo
oks:
\n
\nTrad: Rockfax - Lake District Climbs
\nSport: Rockfax - Northe
rn Limestone
\n
\nA Whatsapp group for the meet will be added to the LMC
Whatsapp Community in due course so that participants can add themselves. W
e can't add a link here for data security reasons.
URL:https://www.londonmountaineeringclub.com/meets/6481
CREATED:20260505T124518
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T124518
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