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Summer bonfire night - hot sunny days perfect for climbing and long warm Saturday evening perfect for a barbecue. Seb is organising a bonfire and barbecue. Meat-feast guaranteed, vegetarians beware!

Crash and camp on Friday night, on Saturday walk into the higher crags that come into condition in the summer. Bivvy Sat. night and climb all day Sunday – presto! Two days climbing, minimising the long walk in.

Escape to the hills & seaside now that the school holidays are here! Lots to do in Llanberis, on the hills and Anglesey’s great beaches are only 30 minutes drive away. The hut is available Mon/Tues too if you want to extend your stay.

A two day walk heading South to North along the Dartmoor Path. Depending on what people want to do, we can either camp or stay at a B&B along the way.

With a new climbing guidebook published last summer this is a great chance to climb off the beaten track. Great walking too in an area of Wales the club rarely visits.

The venue is Arolla - with the campsite booked and a LMC mess tent about to be purchased (the mess tent will even have it’s own committee member monitor) it is time to think of alpine training and dusting down your Alpine boots once again. Can we beat last years level of LMC activity in the alps (over 30 on the Alpine Meet alone)?

Lundy is an amazing, unspoilt island off the north Devon coast and it has the best sea cliff climbing in the UK. BOOK EARLY! For more information go to www.lundyisland.co.uk. Cost for the campsite approx £60 with the option of getting there by ferry or helicopter from Ilfracombe.

Have you wondered what made the rcoks and mountain landscape that we walk and climb on? Richard will be using his geological training and love of the hills to explain the formation of Snowdownia in a walk on Saturday. Here is what he says:
'Before Beasts Roamed the Earth'
We'll be winding the clock back to a time when Fronwydyr lay south of the equator on a string of volcanic island surrounded by deep oceans teeming with life, though no life existed on land. Also, we'll discuss the role that carbon dioxide played in determining the climate at the time, you can also see a 12 minute video in the evening on what this means for biodiversity today.

Staying at a campsite just outside St Davids there is great climbing across the grades on fantastic sea cliffs plus fish and chips and ice-cream for the holiday weekend. Coastal walking for non-climbers.

This is a stunning part of the Alps that only the Italians seem to know about. We'll be doing a 5 or 6 day walk staying in rifugios along the way. Fly into Genoa or Turin with Ryanair.

New members are always welcome at the hut – plus great climbing, scrambling and walking from the hut front door.

There is great walking in the Brecon Beacons and the club is staying in a very comfortable commercial bunkhouse. Capacity 16.

Climb wherever you want with no bird bans! Great climbing and good beaches too for those that fancy 5a paddling moves.

Great climbing, excellent pub with a campsite over the road, just five minutes from Symonds Yat and all this less than three hours from London!

Climbing, walking and Scrambling using the club hut. New members always welcome

This is a great opportunity to visit an area the club hasn’t been to for a while. The Black Mountain Lodge bunkhouse is 400 metres away from the Offa's Dyke path and has limited cooking facilities although it is attached to a pub which prides itself on it's food. www.theoldpandyinn.co.uk

Your club needs you! This working party will continue on the excellent work done earlier this year. Among other things, we will be making the downstairs bedroom more presentable.
There are always lots of things to do which do not require building experience, so all are welcome!
Please note, you will not be out of pocket for petrol, as the club will cover the petrol costs.

Great climbing (mainly sports) on on limestone a short walk from the campsite or on sea-cliffs (Akyarlar) 30 minutes drive away. Good mountain walking also from the campsite.Stay at a friendly climbers campsite in tents or comfortable huts. Contact Deniz for more information on this great trip.

Trekking from Lukla, this meet will take in the Renjo La pass (5417 m) and then the Gokyo lakes with an a climb on Lobuche East, then Kala Pattar (5623 m) at the base of Everest. BOOK EARLY, LIMITED SPACES

This course is now cancelled! Apologies for those who had booked but there was not enought interest to make it financially viable.

Pyromaniacs welcome. Howard will be overseeing the fireworks - and as ever great hillwalking in Snowdownia during the day or gnarly November climbing.

Will this be the last chance to climb before winter really sets in? The walking is good if the weather disappoints.

Hillwalking and scrambling in Langdale.
Please note the meet steward has changed for this meet and is now Teresa, not Lara.

To make up for the poor summer in the UK, we will be heading to sunny Spain for some November climbing (last November, we were climbing in shorts and t-shirts). From single pitch to long multi pitch routes, Costa Blanca has something for climbers of all grades. We will be staying at a bunk house, with a bar onsite.

The ever popular Dinner Meet complete with great food, and ceilidh to start the festive season. Book NOW! as of the end of September this meet is over half full. If you didn't recieve the information in the journal or have mislaid it and want to find out more please contact Mo.

Fancy a quick trip to the Northern Lakes before death by christmas pudding sets in? Nip off before the rellies descend - Sharp Edge(a good scramble) and Skiddaw/Blencathra are close by.

Slough away the Christmas sloth in the bracing Yorkshire Dales. If you fancy a crack at the Yorkshire Three Peaks the bunkhouse is ideally placed, or if you are a gnarly, hardcore rock jock and want to freeze your bits Malham Cove is close by.

It oftens rains but the amounts of food and whiskey consumed are legendary and this meet is now a fixture. PLEASE NOTE: the venue has changed.

This is the meet that is guarenteed to improve your navigation, whether you are a beginner or think of yourself as 'expert'. Held in the winter months, to maximise the chance of bad weather! This meet has run for many years and is always populuar, and includes night navigation.
This meet has been rescheduled from Oct, and people who had booked onto the Oct meet will receive priority. As this meet is very popular and numbers are limited you can book early onto this meet. However please understand once booked onto the meet you have taken a valuable place. Dropping out creates extra work for Stephen, the meet steward, who already spends a lot of time preparing the navigations course and exercise, so please don't do it - emergencies excepted.

This year the meet will stay at the Station Lodge Tulloch, www.stationlodge.co.uk , ideally suited for climbing in both the Lochaber/Ben Nevis or Cairngorm area. Book early as there are limited places, accomodation costs £77 for 7 nights (Sat to Sat morning) and no need to bring sleeping bags.
THIS MEET IS NOW FULL

Visit the southern side of the Snowdownian National Park, great hill walking and if the weather is good climbing too with several great mountain Alpine style climbing routes in the area. The hostel has a Green Dragon award for it's eco-friendly policies and is run in a way that maximises local community involvement. Cost £15 pppn with breakfast included. Accommodation costs to be paid up front.

If a constant minus 10 with perfect ice is your bag then join Richard for a trip to Norway(lets hope that hasn't jinxed the weather). Book early as you will need to reserve the hostel accommodation and there is a local festival on the 1,2,3. Richard can provide more information

Richard will be leading this meet to the Lakes and will be leading a walk on Saturday which will highlight how the local rock and hills were formed, for those who are interested. However if climbing, hill walking and scrambling are more your thing then head for the hills instead. Accomodation costs £11.80 pppn, payable in advance.

Staying in the club hut, Fron meets are always good fun. Great walking, scrambling and climbing in the heart of Snowdownia.

Blast up the M1 and pray for good weather to start the climbing season off - if all is damp and grey lace up your walking boots and tramp instead. Whatever the weekend holds you won't have spent 5 hours in the car to get there.

If you couldn't get on the earlier winter meet and need your fix of winter gulley bashing give Sue a call. The club will be staying in a commercial bunkhouse (£14pppn) in Aviemore. Book early and pay upfront. Departing London Friday night, and leaving Scotland on the 23rd. Sue prefers to be contacted by email or mobile

Back by popular demand, staying at the Scottish Mountaineering Clubs most famous hut, that avoids long walks into the Ben. Book early - accomodation costs are £15 for three nights (departing on the morning of the 23rd) and there are only 6 places. Please note that due to the committing nature of winter climbs on Ben Nevis this meet is not for winter climbing novices.

Join the annual migration of the LMC to the SW. We will be staying at a new, better priced campsite with the option of staying in a bunkhouse. There is great coastal path walking or sea cliff climbing.

This is a unique opportunity to climb and trek in a fab location; Andrea comes from Brazil so on this trip you can make the most of her local knowledge, her uncle is also a guide and knows the area well. There is great climbing on Sugar Loaf Mountain, plus great jungle trekking within a few hours drive. Booking early is essential - if you are interested but want to know more contact Andrea. You may want to extend your trip beyond nine days and there are opportunities to do so, and Andrea can give you advice on what to do but has family duties to attend to after the first week.

Get fit for the season ahead! if you don't go out in the winter now's your chance to get everything creaking into action for the spring and summer. For those who have been out in the snow and ice your chance to show your Scottish fitness off!

4 spaces remain for LMC members

Richard will be leading a Geology walk on the Saturday as part of this meet, if you don't fancy this St Sunday Crag, Helvellyn and High Street are close by the hut - which has a great lounge and fire so after walking and scrambling you can warm up in comfort.
On the geology walk you can expect to find out about the many mines in the area just east of Helvellyn. We’ll be visiting the Greenside Mine, which was once one of the largest lead producers in Britain, only ceasing production in 1962. If you’ve never found any minerals before this is your chance. We’ll be discussing the geological conditions that gave rise to the mineralisation in these rocks and mountains.

Charlie is planning to camp at the Stocking Farm campsite in Calver, immediately below Curbar Edge and Froggatt Edge.
The campsite is £3/person/night and within walking distance of the Derwent Water Arms.

Your club needs you! This working party will continue last years excellent work. There are always lots of things to do which do not require building experience, so all are welcome! Please note, you will not be out of pocket for petrol, as the club will cover the petrol costs.

Join Chris for the bank holiday weekend in the Gower. Camping close to the sea and the climbing

South coast limestone seacliff climbing in Dorset. Great routes for all levels with most cliffs facing south. There is also beautiful coastline if you don't fancy climbing. All this for within 2.5 h drive from London.

Fairhead is one of the largest and best crags in the British Isles - and is in N Ireland, about an hour from Belfast. Non tidal and at sea level, quick drying and free of drainage. Routes are often long and can be up to 3 pitches. Much of the crag faces north but there are good east and west facing sections at each end. This is the third annual joint meet with the Irish Mountaineering club - well known for their positive attitude to socialising and having fun. Accommodation will be in the large but basic Dalriada hut near the crag. The meet is joint with the Climbers Club and the Dalriada themselves. All welcome. Most of the climbing is VS and above - but there are a number of * Severes. if you want to go liase with me and book your own flights. I can co-ordinate car rental. Guide book to Fairhead available for about £10

Are you new to climbing, have you been honing you skills at the wall but want to learn how to climb or lead safely in the big, bad outside world? For one day Plas-y-Brenin (the National Mountain Centre) instructors will show you how. There are two levels - 'Learn to Climb Outside' £57 or 'Learn to Lead Outside' £100. Rachel can give you more information. DUE TO CANCELLATION ONE PLACE LEFT - CONTACT RACHEL ASAP

This trip will visit one of the most remote and beautiful areas in the UK. Chris aims to get the sleeper train there and back, and will plan the route so people can complete all or part of the trek. Book early to get reasonably priced sleeper tickets.

We are now booked into the North Lees campsite which is within walking distance to Stanage and Bamford. Very good campsite at £4 pppn and £2 for parking. Email me at clivemarston@fsmail.net or call on 01932765014 if your interested.

Planning a climbing/scrambling weekend to expore the area around Borrowdale. Camp site to be determined.

Camping in the Lake Bled area with access to lots of high level walking and cragging. Beer, food and campsite costs are all very affordable and the area is stunning. Three airports close by (Ljubjana, Klagenfurt, Venice) all offering low cost Ryanair/Sleazyjet flights. We will need hire cars but out of high season this shouldn't be a significant cost. So far we have 14 people with flights booked. Most are flying from Stansted to Ljubljana with EasyJet. Departing 13.30 0n Fri 17th, returning 16.55 on Tues 21st June. Flights are around £140 Rtn.

[url]http://www.coronn.com/TOPOS/slovenia/bled/bled.html[/url]

Staying at Chudleigh and climbing on Dartmoor, Dewerstone, Chudleigh rocks or south coast limestone. Devon pub of the year is a 5 minute walk from the campsite

As well as delightful walking around the Arran mountains and climbing at Cwm Cywarch there's also the possibility of biking at one or more of the purpose built mountain bike centres not far from the hut. The centre at Machynlleth is about 15 miles away and Coed y Brenin is also close. Check www.mbwales.com for inspiration.

Tides are good and we are off climbing at the Gower. Planning to stay at the Hill End campsite, within walking distance of the Wormshead Hotel. Climbing off the beach, pints of prawns overlooking Rossilli and possibly BBQ on the
beach. I may extend my stay until the Monday, Tuesday.

Seb and Anja will be repeating their BBQ bonanza conjuring up mountains of fab food from ingeniously constructed grills made from old bricks and shopping baskets. Walking and climbing is obligatory on Saturday, but if anyone can get off the ground on Sunday it will be a miracle.
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The LMC ventures to the area of the Eiger, Jungfrau and other mountains etched onto every mountaineers mind. The alps offer not only routes for mountaineers, but also great high level walking or hut to hut expeditions for the adventurous hill walker, there is usually some rest day valley cragging action too. Come for the full two weeks, or for a shorter time.

Enjoy the best of the British summer at the club hut.

A weekend of climbing at one of the peaks best grit crags. Also plenty of good walking nearby

We liked it so much last year we are going back again! Last August the club visited Lundy and Patrick was inspired enough to want to go back. Lundy is an unspolit island off the N Devon coast and boasts the best sea cliff climbing in the world. Spaces on the island are very limited so please book early

Climbing, bouldering and walking in one of Englands less visited areas. We will be staying at a campsite in Wooler north of Alnwick, near to the climbing at Bowden Doors, Kyloe-In and Kyloe-Out. For those that like climbing with a mountain flavour there is climbing on The Cheviot at Henhole. For walkers the campsite is on the long distance path St Cuthberts Way on close to the Northumberland National Park. If you don't fancy the drive you can fly to Newcastle or Edinburgh and car-hire: contact me so I can put you in touch with others to share car hire.
Useful links:
www.thenmc.org.uk/pages/guide/
www.ukclimbing.com/databases/crags/
www.smartboysonline.co.uk

Have you ever wondered about the true meaning behind those familar names? Couple that with a smattering of idiosyncratic features that pepper the Snowdonain Mountains and the end result is a Welsh odyssey from the hut.

There are NO spaces in the hut left.

Meet open to all - walkers, climbers and inbetweeners. (Additional clues will even be given for those wishing to partake in this voyage of discovery from the safety of the Vaynol). For those NEW to the club or Snowdonia you are welcome to join me in covering some familiar ground - route to be established based upon the aims and expectations of those involved.

4 spaces remain for members

Brad will be exploring the gems of Almscliffe and Brimham, as well as some of the lesser known crags.

Join Andy for a weekend of sea cliff climbing in Pembroke. Camping in Bosherton within walking distance of cliffs, beaches and cream teas.

CLIMBING DRIVERS NEEDED. HELP IF YOU CAN PLEASE

Join Duncan for a weekend of musical merriment at the hut. Climbing/ walking during the day; on Saturday evening a musical celebration,with a guarantee you will all be able to join in. Bring an instrument, or just sing along.

Climbing in the heart of one of the best sport areas in Spain. Cheap flights to Reus, then a short drive to the climbing.

Flights now around E91/£62:

[url]http://www.skyscanner.net/en/eur/day/lond/reu/051007/051010/cheap-flights-to-reus-from-london.html[/url]

Most people are flying from Stanstead on Ryanair:

Thu Oct 6, 17:35 - 20:45 Stanstead FR3848
Sun Oct 9, 21:10 - 22:25 Reus FR3849
+ £24 return for train from Liverpool St. A couple of people are flying from Heathrow.

We've booked two bungalows at the Serra de Prades campsite.

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The cost works out at about 40 Euros each for the three nights.

Plenty of space for those who prefer to camp.

Following last year's 20+ turnout, this year's yomp
will take place in the Berwyns: 2700ft peaks, Lake
Vyrnwy etc, and not far along the A5, yet never visited
by the LMC. All the main attractions will be covered.
Bunkhouse or hostel accommodation as last year

Four places remain for members

For three weeks the expedition will explore the fantastic mountain scenery around the world's 10th highest mountain - Annapurna.

The expedition will depart from Nepal's capital city Kathmandu and fly to Pokhara. From there the route heads north to travel part of the ancient trade route to Tibet before heading east through a wilderness towards Tilicho Lake. The Mesokanta La pass, at 5300m, will be crossed followed by a visit to the frozen lake. After another pass a climb of Chulu West (6419m) will be attempted. Then there is a crossing of the Thorong La (5416m).

There will be a full Nepali team of climbing Sherpas, kitchen crew and porters to help with this ambitious journey through several high-altitude wilderness areas.

Now confirmed North Lakes

Gill Head Farm Camp Site - near Troutbeck, just off the Penrith / Keswick A66 road (Not far from Troutbeck hotel) - handy for Blencathra

Gill Head Farm
Troutbeck
Penrith
017687 79652

grid ref 381269

http://www.gillheadfarm.co.uk

If anyone wants to travel up by train I can arrange pick-ups from Penrith or Carlisle

4 spaces remain for members

A chance to catch the last of the good Autumn weather in the Peak. Climbing and walking

Pyromaniacs welcome. Bonfires, fireworks and big bangs- what more could you ask for? Lots of options for great hillwalking or gnarly November climbing in Snowdownia.

Ever fancied yourself in a all-in-one yellow PVC outfit with wellies, helmet and headtorch? Well this is for you. We will be staying close to Chapel-le-Dale and caving on the Saturday, with walking or climbing on the Sunday. Local guides will provide the kit, plus guiding for £15- £20pp. Great pub and cottage

4 spaces remain for members

As the UK cragging season draws to a close, join us for some Spanish sun. There's something for everyone: single and multi pitch of all grades, sport and trad, paella, fish and chips in Benidorm etc. Bunkhouse/villa accomodation with on-site bar based in Finestrat.
[url]http://www.theorangehouse.net[/url]

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Booking forms can be downloaded from here:
[url]http://www.londonmountaineeringclub.com/downloads/annualdinnerbooking2005.doc[/url]

NOTE: YOU MUST SEND PAYMENT WITH YOUR FORM FOR THE BOOKING TO BE CONFIRMED

A chance for some pre-festive exercise at the hut

4 spaces remain for members

Lake District, Coppermines Cottage, Coniston has been booked.

Situated at the foot of the icy north face of Ben Nevis, the CIC Hut offers unrivaled atmosphere. You need to have Winter/Alpine climbing experience to consider this meet.
Cost £7.00 per night

A weekend of climbing and walking, staying at one of the most atmospheric huts in the Peak.

A chance to explore the far North Western corner of the Yorkshire Dales, the upland area just inside Cumbria on the edge of the Lake District (those hills on the ‘other side’ of the motorway!). Lightweight wild camping/bivvy bag?, hopefully snow and ice in the gullies if we are lucky. Winder, the Calf, Uldale Head and Langdale Fell.

Limiting numbers to 10 as it is wild camping

Looks like a wet one!

4 spaces remain for members

A week of winter climbing and walking based at the very comfortable Tulloch Station Lodge (cost is around £13 per night). Well located for Creag Meagaidh as well as the Cairngorms, Aonach Mor, Ben Nevis and Glencoe.

Join Richard for a weekend of climbing and walking in North Wales

4 spaces remain for members

Join Joel for a weekend of walking in Dartmoor. If the weathers good there may also be an opportunity for some early season climbing.

Hostel/Chalet accommodation at Steps Bridge to the East of Dartmoor overlooking the Teign Valley. We have the whole chalet to ourselves, with spaces for 24.

Cost £10.95 per night.

ONE MORE SPACE HAS BECOME AVAILABLE ON THIS MEET AT SHORT NOTICE. PLEASE CALL ME ON 07710 217 888 IF YOU ARE INTERESTED.

A second chance to use the CIC hut.

You need to have Winter/Alpine experience to consider this meet.
Cost £7.00 per night

Book early

Based from the George Starkey Hut in Patterdale at a cost of £7.00 per night.

This meet is now full but I am taking names for the reserve list.

Join Lou for a weekend of sport climbing on the south coast. There's no camping on Portland so we'll be camping on the mainland - short drive from climbing.

Spring in the club hut, new and old members equally welcome to enjoy the fine weather

Our tradtional Easter trip to Cornwall.
The meet now has 50+ people! No more bookings but if anyone with a car wants to tag on the meet, you can come and camp. The campsite is fine with our large group but if you do think about it, just let me know. My mobile number is 07815 18 70 90
Hope for sunny weather where ever you all will be if not in SUNNY CORNWALL.

Four spaces remain for members

Lots of DIY projects at the hut.

Lond weekend in the Gower. Climbing, walking and catching some rays hopefully. Tides are good, we will be staying at Pitton Cross campsite just up from Rhosilli. Meet fully open with no restriction. We have car spaces going as it looks, so come along!

The hut is now full for this weekend.
There is a campsite down the road for anyone else who wants to come along.

Four spaces remain for members

Note the change of Meet Steward

The hut is now full but people are welcome to book on and camp just down the road from the hut. There are spaces in cars at the moment.

Climbing, scrambling and walking from the hut. Gogarth and Tremadoc are also a short drive away.

Assynt is one of the most beautiful parts of the UK. Dramatic mountains such as Suilven, Quinaig, Cul Mor and Stac Pollaidh offer great walking & scrambling, plus superb sea stacks like the Old man of Stoer, sea cliffs at Reiff and long, lonely mountain routes for climbers.

Staying at Achmelvich Beach near Lochinver.

http://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/lochinver/achmelvich/

Climbing at the Wye Valley - one of the closest areas to London for multi-pitch trad climbing. Will probably be climbing at Wintour's Leap, and Shorncliffe.

The Great Overhanging wall at Wintour's Leap has finished undergoing restoration:
[url]http://www.thebmc.co.uk/news_det.asp?item_id=868[/url]

After years of neglect and re-vegetation, the 250 feet high GO Wall at Wintour’s Leap, has been restored to its former glory. Over the last 4-5 months thanks to the work of Martin Crocker and John Willson, the BMC's GO Wall project has cleaned up 50 or so routes and re-equipped them (where necessary), mainly like-for-like basis. There is still some loose rock, but essentially this excellent crag is back in business and is worth a visit. The work has been carried out with the full agreement of English Nature and Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust, and with financial support from the Access & Conservation Trust. The Climbers’ Club is now hard at work on the next guidebook for the area. Many thanks to all those involved with the project - particularly Martin, John, Libby Houston (ecological work), Emma Alsford and Paul Donnithorne (tree surgery work), and others. If you haven’t done classics like King Kong (HVS), Kangaroo Wall (E2) or the Jackal (E4) – now’s the time.

We'll be camping at Beeches Farm. Details for the campsite can be found here: [url]http://www.offasdyke.demon.co.uk/w28050.htm[/url]

A circular walk from Fronwydyr taking in all fourteen of the three thousand feet plus tops in Wales.
Stephen Clark is the current club champion with a highly respectable 15 hours.
Now’s your chance to get your name in the LMC hall of fame.
To make it easy(?), I’ll be providing drink and food at the various road crossings, so no hefty daysacks, all you have to do is get around in under 15 hours.
You can make up your own route but here’s the list:
Elidir Fawr; Y Garn; Pen yr Ole Wen; Carnedd Dafydd; Carnedd Llewelyn; Yr Elen; Foel Grach; Foel Fras; Tryfan; Glyder Fach; Glyder Fawr; Grib goch; Crib y ddysgyl; Y Wyddfa( Snowdon).

Plenty of Climbing options, plus coast walking.

4 Spaces remain for members

Buttermere - Skye Farm campsite NY173172

Great walking from the tents, including Red Pike, Grasmoor, Robinson and Haystacks (Wainwright's favourite fell) - Also ghyll scrambling and climbing options.

Join Joel for Mid-Summer climbing and walking in the Peaks.

Some very generous friends of Chris Bailey have kindly offered their field for the LMC to pitch down in, just a 10 minute drive from the Roaches. A damn fine excuse to have a Summer BBQ. A big thanks to Liz and Tim for your kind offer, I hope you know what your letting yourselves in for.

The official meet is Saturday/Sunday, but if anyone fancies getting in some extra climbing, I'm likely to be heading up on Thursday night.

WORLD CUP NEWS
If England progress through to the second round they will be playing at 4pm on either the Saturday or the Sunday of this weekend. So see you in the pub then!!

A chance to get fighting fit for the Alps and possibly refresh some crevasse rescue skills - though others are welcome.

4 spaces remain for members

Superb sea cliff climbing in north Devon.
I have booked Little Roadway Farm Camping Park, Woolacombe - one mile south east of Woolacombe Village £8 - £10 a night for a tent and two people. Its a flat site 3/4 mile from pub. Climbers will have to drive a little way to Croyde for Baggy Point but not far. Tides (GMT Appledore) 0948 on Sat and 1042 on Sun - perfect. Bird ban due to finish w/e before.
So: Up early for climbing, back for lazing on the beach, surfing, swimming, cream teas in the afternoon. I have never been to this site but it sounds fine and it has an off licence and takeaway meals.
N.B. Brad - Not to be missed the Baronets Bog Garden and secret 18th century walled garden at Hartland Abbey - Near Bideford Tel 01237 441264

Extreme Climbing (if you can), Extreme Grilling (if you can)

Come to 'Fun'Wydyr' for a meat-tastic weekend of rock action and grilling
extravaganza on the barbecue....

One of the most amazing climbing areas in Europe with long routes on perfect granite.
We will be camping close to the climbing and with 24 hour daylight there will be no need for headtorches.
Travel details are flexible with most people going for a week, but with options to extend if required. Suggested flights are London (any) to Oslo(international) then Oslo to Harstad/Narvik with www.norwegian.no/
Full flight details are on the bullitin board.

Walking (remote backpacking & wild camping)in Galloway - S.W. Scotland

UPDATE 26 June 06
Most people only want to come for the Galloway Hills over the weekend - so we are now not going to the Wickerman Festival.
We will be wild camping in Glen Trool & beyond. Now just Fri night/Sat/Sun

Join Garry (and the mess tent) for the LMCs annual pilgrimage to the Alps. Plenty of options for mountaineering and high level walking.

Proper hard grit climbing. Camping will be at Pindale in Hope - a nearby pub and only a short drive to Stanage and lots of other lovely grit.

A lot to do at this Working Party - a good opportunity to do someting for the club. No prior experience required.

A 2nd climbing meet at Beeches campsite, only 3 hours from London and a pub at the bottom of the hill.

Get properly muddy for a change. Superb biking trails at Afan forest, plus walking in the Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons. Bike hire possible at the Afan Forest centre - speak to Lucy for info. Staying at a nearby campsite.

Please book asap to ensure a place (campsite and bike hire no.s need to be confirmed). No further bookings after 11th Aug.

http://www.mbwales.com/afan_forest/index.htm

Climbing and camping at Swanage, staying at Tom's Field.
I'm in the Alps from the 27th July to the 6th August so won't be replying to any meet requests over that period.

There has been a change of venue for this meet, due to a booking problem.
We are now camping in South Pembroke nr Bosherton (St Petrox campsite)
Details can be found on the UKC website:
http://www.ukclimbing.com/databases/listings/campsites/campinfo.html?id=12
Apologies for the change.

Join Patrick for a weekend of climbing and walking from the club hut.

Steep ladders, spikes and seriously exposed paths: Join Chris for a late summer long weekend in Italy (Leave Thurs pm, Back Mon pm)
Likely to use an apartment in Selva as a base

This will be a climbing/camping meet - its primary objective being to climb the Old Man of Hoy - 450ft - Britains highest and most famous sea stack.
For the Old Man you must come as a climbing pair and be able to lead/second E1/5b. Orkney also has other fabulous sea stack and sea cliff climbing.
Orkney is a beautiful group of islands located off the North cost of Scotland - and if you do not fancy the climbing there are numerous fascinating historical sites around the islands - from stone circles and Neolithic villages to the submerged German fleet from WW1 and everything inbetween!!
The scenery is stunning and the wildlife is spectacular - with many species of birds unique to Orkney within the British Isles.
So there is plenty for the non-climber too.

4 spaces remain for members

Walkers and Climbers meet, everyone welcome.

Catch the last of the British Summer with this camping weekend in Wales!

Cadair Idris is Southern Snowdonia, near Dolgellau. The Rhinogs are also not far away - a 20 minute drive.
Local rock climbing is covered in the Merionydd guide.

We really enjoyed the trip we made to the area 2 years ago, so we are going back. Mainly limestone sports climbing, certain level of sports climbing experience would be useful - not as many easy routes. Staying at a climbers friendly campsite close to the main crags - with some comfortable bungalows. Trekking is a possibility - advice can be sought from the campsite. Visit [url]http://www.climbingcamp-antalya.com[/url] for more information on the area.

Walking, Scrambling and Climbing, and a music session on Saturday evening. You can just listen but will find it hard not to join in with piano, guitar and violin accompaniment and lots of song words provided, plus your party piece?

Climbing meet with Brad

Explore the central lakes from Dinah Hoggus camping barn in Borrowdale - loads of walking and climbing options.

[url]http://www.lakelandcampingbarns.co.uk/barnview.asp?ID=4[/url]

Camping barn full - now taking names for camp site down the road

This year's assignment for yompers is Exmoor. Devon cream teas off menu, because we'll be doing the place and every hill worthy of the name. 24 beds booked in Exford YH in the heart of the moor, so lets make it as big as last year. Looking forward to the body count in the Crown Inn on Saturday night.

It's a non-residential course so everyone goes up to Hemel Hempstead each
day - about 1hr 15 mins from central London. Lots of practical exercises,
aimed at mountaineering scenarios, a 3 year certificate at the end of it
after a brief informal assessment and a very good instructor - the same fella
we had last year. Cost about £105. With British Association of Ski Patrollers
or "BASP".
This certificate is valid for MLTB courses such as SPA and ML

NOTE: for the course to run, it will need 10+ people

Climbing and walking options aplenty from a bunkhouse near Settle - Limestone and Gritstone climbing are both possible with a short drive, as are the 3 peaks

4 Spaces remain for members

Join us for the traditional bonfire meet with a festival of fireworks come rain or shine! Food, bonfire and great company included. Everyone is welcome, but currently the huts are full but campsite spaces remain.

The navigation meet is now in its ninth year. The weekend covers most navigation techniques (including venturing out after dark) and is suitable for both novices and the more seasoned. It is always a convivial weekend and I don't normally lose anyone for too long! There is a limit on numbers so please don't book speculatively

Dust off the shorts and t-shirts and break away from the UK winter for our fourth annual trip to the Spanish sun. There's climbing to suit everyone: single-pitch, multi-pitch, sport and trad- suitable for all grades.
We'll be staying at the Orange House which has an onsite bar.
The main meet will run over a 4 day long weekend, but with the fantastic climbing and weather, there's nothing stopping you from staying the week
[url]http://www.geocities.com/costablancaclimbing/theclimbing.html[/url]

BOOK EARLY

The annual opportunity to pack smart clothes as well as the Gore-tex.
Booking form:
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Climb obscure mountains with unpronouncable names in variable weather, an ideal follow up to the navigation meet!

4 spaces remain for members

Work off the post-Christmas bulge in North Wales

Hut now full, sorry

Walking, Scrambling or Climbing, plus the now traditional Burns Supper.

Walking and maybe winter climbing if conditions are good

Back by popular demand, staying at the SMC's most famous hut, avoiding long walks into the Ben. Book early - accomodation costs are £25 for five nights (departing on the morning of the 9th) and there are only 8 places. Please note that due to the committing nature of winter climbs on Ben Nevis this meet is not for winter climbing novices.

4 spaces remain for members

Join Richard for a weekend exploring the hills of South Wales, staying at a bunkhouse in Libanus near Brecon.

4 spaces remain for members

The Forest of Bowland is one of the least known upland areas of England, a large open moorland with remote river valleys above Lancaster. This weekend will take in the highest and wildest areas; starting from a camping barn near Clitheroe on Friday night with two days' walking from Dunsop Bridge staying over at an eco-friendly bunkhouse (and Yurt!) at Roeburndale West on the Saturday. Transport: a drive up the M6 or train to Preston or Clitheroe.

4 spaces remain for members

18 places in a private hostel, conveniently located for both the Cairngorms and Creag Meaghaidh. Book early.

Leaving London early am for a day's Winter Sun sport climbing (The venue may change at the last minute to follow the best weather). Speak to Oli regarding transport, preferably via email: oliver@olsherman.co.uk

Fight the potentially inclement weather in North Wales with walking and climbing.

A second stay at the SMC hut for those unable to make the first meet. Please note that due to the committing nature of winter climbs on Ben Nevis this meet is not for winter climbing novices.

4 Spaces remain for members

Blow cobwebs off the rack - a spring visit to the Peaks for climbing, or walking if weather dictates otherwise.

UPDATE: There are currently two empty bunks available in the camping barn.
The 21 bunks in total.
Climbers and walkers welcome.

Staying in a remote hut in an impressive setting, this meet should be a good chance to get out the axe and crampons and do some winter munro-bagging and mountaineering.
Note this is a remote hut - approx 5 mile walk-in from road head.

Due to cancellations there is now one available space - however my last day to take bookings is this Friday 16 March - I will not be contactable after then.

BOOKINGS NOW CLOSED - NOW OFF UP NORTH

Something for everyone - sport climbing (the new Rockfax guide to the area contais loads of routes at all levels), trad, walking and mountain biking around Llangollen.

Join the annual migration of the LMC to the South West. We loved the Bunkhouse that we used last year so much that it is booked again - there is a campsite close by for those who prefer to camp. Great sea cliff climbing and coast walking - last time this was one of the most popular meets of the year.
Bunkhouse is full for now, only 10 spaces. Can put people on a waiting list if required. There is unlimited camping space. The caravans on site are now full. Joel Trott has booked a caravan at Roselands close by. 2-3 spaces spare. Contact him directly on 07710 217 888.
I am planning to stay down in Cornwall for the week following Easter to explore the area beyond Bosigran. Feel free to join me.

This superb hut has been booked - a good venue for climbing, scrambling and walking.

4 Spaces remain for members

South coast sea cliff climbing in Dorset. Great routes at all levels, south facing - all within a 2 1/2 hour drive from London

We are planning on Camping at Tom's Field which is on a first come first serve basis. This shouldn't be a problem given the time of year, but there is another campsite just next door if Tom's Field is full.

4 Spaces remain for members

Sandcastle building in three cliffs bay followed by ice creams and cream tea. Or you could just climb on some of South Wales' most fun cliffs.

Working Party : Your Hut needs you! Please volunteer to help out with both large and small repair and renovation jobs. No previous experience required.

This meet is essentially full. If you want to book independently for the weekend: we are staying at Camping de la Musardière close to Milly-la-Forêt, tel.no +33 1.64.24.52.03.
The campsite has a pool (you need speedo's) and is within walking distance of the Trois Pignons area.

A mini Scotland - excellent walking, scrambling and climbing options. Staying at Glen Rosa camspite.

Chris Wilde has offered to help anyone willing to volunteer to me MS.

Join Ian for three days of sea cliff climbing and walking in Pembroke. Camping in Bosherton within walking distance of more cream teas.

Introduction to outdoor climbing or leading, with instructors from Plas Y Brenin. MEET FULL!

No cream teas here I'm afraid, (sorry, this was ill-informed... we found cream tea!) just climbing on one of Britain's scariest sea cliffs! Easier options are available on Holyhead Mountain. Camping 10 minutes drive from the crags.

Climbing in the Wye Valley.
Just a short and easy drive down the M4 and possibly an opportunity of the first BBQ of the year.

Campsite TBC

A week of world class sport climbing in Provence. Camping near Apt and starting at the climbing Mecca of Buoux. Other great crags such as Mouriès and Dentelles de Montmirail only a short drive away. There is also the possibility of climbing at Verdon for a few days. The itinerary really depends on the aspirations and ability of the group. Plenty of climbing at all grades. Excellent food and Rhone wines. Cheap flights to Marseille, then hire cars for the week. Option also to join for just the long weekend

The perfect training for a summer of hard trad cragging in the UK..!

Fantastic walking and scrambling options in a beautiful corner of Scotland. Camping at the Balladrach Croft see www.balladrach.com. Limited spaces avaialable. Book early to get the cheapest flights into Inverness. Meet now CLOSED

Given good weather, an opportunity to explore the higher crags around Kinder Scout. Camping.
Open for bookings.
We will be camping near Ashbourne.
Directions to 2 Thorswood Barn, Stanton, Ashbourne, DE6 2BY

M1 to Derby – A52 Ashbourne

Follow A52 past Ashbourne following signs to Leek (Ignore 1st signpost to Stanton).

After going through a hamlet called Swinscoe turn left at the crossroads follow A52 Stoke. After ? mile turn left at signpost marked Stanton. Follow road for ? mile and see sign for Thorswood on the right and follow drive into court yard.

Climbing or practice for the Welsh 3000ers if you want something more strenuous. Currently six beds taken. If you want to attend this meet, try and let me know by 23 May as I'll be away the week immediately before the meet with no access to email.

Skye has the most dramatic mountains in the UK. The Black Cuillin are spectacular and rugged. Scrambling is required to reach many of the summits and a few require rock climbing, such as the Inaccessible Pinnacle and the Bhasteir Tooth. Many consider the Main Ridge Traverse to be the finest mountaineering excursion in Britain. There are many climbs, including those on the Cioch (featured in the film Highlander)! Hill walking options are numerous, including the wild and beautiful Trotternish Ridge and Bla Bheinn. Staying at a bunkhouse (sleeps 14) close to Talisker, with panoramic views of the mountains and sea.

Camping meet, exploring the fells and crags of the Northern Lakes

Classic Alpine circular Trek of the Mont Blanc Massif. Stunning scenery, beautiful wild mountain flowers and all the ambience and comaradery of staying in mountain huts. 110 miles, 10,000m of ascent and descent over 9 days carrying all gear.A few higher alternative routes possible en route. Rest day mid-way through trek in Chamonix. Travel out Sunday am 17th June. Walk starts Monday am 18th June in Courmayer, Italy. Finishes same place(at a fantastic ice cream shop...mmm) on Wednesday pm 27th June

Sunny climbing in Mediteranean Slovenia, and Alpine options further up the valley. Staying in a house alt. 900m overlooking the Adriatic. Enough local crags to keep busy. Plan to do Triglav, highest in the Julian Alps as well. Cheap flights to Trieste and easy access from there. Walking nearby includes Krn 2000m. Near Tolmin. River Soca famous for its turquoise water.BOOK EARLY. Further details on Bulletin Board or I can send a paper copy

Midsummer madness: Attempt all the Welsh 3000s, starting and finishing at the hut. The record stands at 15 hours - the current holder (Steve Clark) will supply a champagne bottle for whoever can improve on it.

David and Ewan Whitmey are heading out to Canada on 26th June, for 4 weeks. Get in touch if you're interested in joining them for all or part of it.

Sea cliff climbing and coast walking
**This meet is now full**

An opportunity to remember Alpine techniques and remember how heavy an Alpine pack can be.
Meet is open to all (i.e. it's not just for those going to the Alps) and all the usual options are available.

Spaces left in the hut and, remarkably, one lift!

Visiting Setesdal in central southern Norway and then going to the Bohuslan Coast in Sweden, just north of Goteburg. Fly to Oslo, then use hire cars. Big granite slabs in Norway, and superb granite outcrops in Sweden, we'll be camping

Don Whillans Hut is the little castle-like house at the foot of the Roaches. The hut sleps 12 but there is camping just down the road. Climbing at the Roaches until the sun goes down then BBQ at the hut.
Bookings are now open. The hut is currently full but i will put you on the reseve list if you want.
If you plan to come, and have WHEELS let me know, we are fine for lifts currently but could do with some spares for late entries.

4 Spaces remain for members

We'll be kayaking on Saturday and if there is enough interest on Sunday with a guide based at Holyhead, hiring all equipment and safety gear. Provided skills, tides and weather allow we will aim to paddle to Gogarth after starting off on easier water. Climbing on Gogarth or Holyhead mountain as well as or instead of paddling.

Contact me on 07050 127 413 about spare places.

This year the LMC alpine meet will be in the Chamonix valley, the first time the alpine meet in its current format as been based there. A mecca for mountaineers, something for everyone ( rock, snow, ice) and lots of spetacular walking routes too. Email Liz if you are interested in coming along, campsite details to folllow shortly.

Climbing & Walking weekend...all welcome,

The hut is now full, please let me know if you want to camp.

A quiet and very under - rated venue. The hills are a lot quieter than the Lake District or the Munros, will be wild camping or remote bothy.

This has evolved into a hiking/backpacking trip with optional extended dates - travel up Fri afternoon, return either Sunday evening or Monday afternoon / evening.

After the Alps, a chance to test yourselves with some pure rock climbing and see how well you can perform on grit.
Campsite is North Lees - about 10 mins from Stanage Plantation http://www.ukclimbing.com/databases/listings/campsites/campinfo.html?id=2

I'm going to be on the Alps meet and so I'll be sorting out final logistics when I'm back (week of 13 August).

If your unfamiliar with the crag, have a look at this article on Lower Sharpnose Point:
[url]http://www.planetfear.com/article_detail.asp?a_id=733[/url]
For easier climbs, Baggy Point is not faraway, in fact there are climbs all along the coast.
This weekend is very good for the tides (LT=11am).
We are camping at Bryder Farm, very close to Lower Sharpnose.

Walkers very welcome too to keep me company if I can't climb due to an annoying arm injury... Camilla

A long weekend enjoying the stunning, exposed Via ferrata scrambles of Northern Italy, plus good food and wine. There are also opportunities to go climbing and walking. Based in a hostel / apartment in Arraba.

Meet full, taking last minute names for reserve places.

Staying at the Eric Byne campsite, on the A619 between Baslow and Chesterfield. The campsite is fairly basic but it's handy for the pub.

Note it is not possible to take cars into the campsite, park in the National Trust carpark next to the Robin Hood pub. It's a half mile walk up the hill from here to the campsite.

Gardoms, Birchen Edge and Chatsworth are all within spitting distance of the campsite, Curbar and Froggatt are about a mile away if you're feeling a bit more ambitious.

Very short of drivers, if you're planning to join us and can offer someone a lift please let me know.

4 spaces remain for members

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Some of the best sea cliff climbing in the country with the likes of 'Dream of white horses', 'Quartz Icicle' etc...There is also some softer options on Holyhead mountain.
Camping at Holyhead
Email me if your interested.

Camping meet with something for everyone - walking, scrambling, mountain routes and cragging.

Cadair Idris is in Southern Snowdonia near Dolgellau. The Rhinogs are about 20 min drive away.

A long weekend (Fri - Mon) enjoying the walks, scrambles and climbs of Glencoe and surrounding areas. Staying in the Alex McIntryre Hut.

Meet full, but taking reserve names

Bring your family to the families meet. LMC kids climbing and walking. Room for one more family...

NOW JUST FULL IN THE HUT, BUT WILL KEEP A SHORT WAITING LIST. CAMPERS WELCOME TO JOIN IN. A regular hut weekend with walking and climbing plus a musical gathering on Saturday evening. You don't need to be a musician but there are some performers amongst us - including trad/folk, standards, pop, jazz, blues and classical. Also accompaniment available on piano etc. The all comers' song book is getting larger - send words to Duncan for copying.

A Sport climbing weekend on the continent, with a number multi-pitch and single pitch routes. Using a campsite at the crag, or staying in nearby Dinant. Contact Guy for more information

This year's yomp is in real mid-Wales, where the road atlas is of a dark continent, and the sheep are woolly. Based at the Stonecroft Inn in Llanwrtyd Wells www.stonecroft.co.uk with real ale, food and music to dull the pain. 28 beds, many miles..

The Annapurna region in Nepal offers some of the finest mountain scenery in the world. To appreciate the vistas and avoid the crowds we will spend the first half of the expedition trekking through a total wilderness area. Our porters will carry all the food plus equipment and there will be a team of kitchen boys, a cook and climbing Sherpas. We will cross the difficult and remote Namum La pass and then, once acclimatised, we will set up our highest camp at over 5400m. From there we have 2 days to attempt an impressive but straightforward 6100 metre peak – Thorong Ri. On our flight out we fly between Annapurna and Dhaulagiri!

This Meet is intended as an introduction to the Nepal Himalaya mountains for LMC members with some winter walking experience and basic alpine skills. The Meet is not a training course.

Tony Hamza, who has visited Nepal over 20 times, will be Meet Steward for the expedition.

4 Spaces remain for members

Good walking, scrambling and climbing all within easy reach of a hut above Coniston.

It's that time of the year again to express your inner-pyromaniac. Come to Wales where it is so wet that you are unlikely to do any damage. The usual Welsh activities are also on the cards.

Worried about topping out at dusk and not being able to get to the pub in time for last orders? Wanting more action during the autumn months with shorter days and darker nights? Or just want to be a better navigator than the vast majority of the LMC?

This meet will consist of a lazy start on the Saturday, followed by an afternoon of navigation revision (or vision, for first timers!). We'll then have dinner on the hill, and await the coming of darkness after which we'll walk for a few hours to a sheltered site for some wild camping and tall tales.

If the weather is proper grim (or snowing), then we won't stay out, but we'll come back to the hut in the dark instead.

A working party to do all of the regular repair and maintenance jobs before the winter starts. Your meet steward will provide excellent and tempting cuisine.

As the UK is gripped with November weather this is a good opportunity to dust off the shorts and t-shorts to climb in the sun. There's something for everybody: trad, sport, single pitch, multi pitch of all grades. Staying at the Orange house with on-site bar

A chance to go walking or even fell-running over the Yorkshire 3 peaks, as well as climbing opportunities for those not on the Costa Blanca meet.

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At Cobden's Hotel, Capel Curig.

Using Fronwydyr as a base, a biking meet exploring the Marin and Gwidyr north trails (amongst others). Bikes can be hired in Betws

Staying in a bunkhouse near Aberfleldy, perfect for Classic southern highlands munros. Meet full. Waiting list also full!

Work off new year indulgence!

Hut is full but if you email me, I will put your name on the waiting list.

Explore a remote and unspoilt area of south west Scotland - closer to London than you might think. Cheap trains if you book early enough.
We will try to get to the remote Tunskeen bothy this time, a good place to explore the wilder parts of the Galloway Hills to the north of the Merrick. Craigmasheenie, Shallock on Minnoch (a Corbett) Kirriereoch Hill & Macaterick.. Well off the beaten track.

An excellent location for walking, possible winter climbing and certain haggis, neeps and tatties.

The George Starkey Hut is now full, but the reserve list was large enough to justify booking a second hut - Blea Tarn in Langdale - for which there are few places left for anyone interested -

THIS MEET IS FULL

Gnarly cold rock? Unexpected winter climbing conditions? Sunny scrambling and walking over the Glyders? Or just Wet and drizzly?

Due to cancellations now 2 spaces left.

Some of the best riding in Wales around Machynlleth (http://www.dyfimountainbiking.org.uk/) or Coed Y Brenin (http://www.mbwales.com/coed_y_brenin/index.htm).
Hire bikes at the Holey Trail bike shop in Machynlleth or the cyb visitor centre. Great walks and opportunities for climbing in the lovely and less crowded southern end of Snowdonia.
Staying in Solihull's hut nr Cwm Cywarch

4 spaces remain for members

Dramatic mountains with excellent winter climbing possibilities, as well as options for winter walking - all from the front door of one of the best sited (and recently refurbished) huts in the UK.
Meet now full.

4 spaces remain for members

9 full days ice-climbing the many frozen waterfalls in the area.
Copy and paste the below for more information http://www.londonmountaineeringclub.com/membersonly/bulletinboard/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1472

I have a flat booked near the centre of Chamonix and wondered if anyone would like to join me...

It's under £100pp for the week if 8 of us go. The plan (for me at least) is a mixture of climbing, skiing and ski touring, depending on the conditions. Obviously there's a lot of options for what to do out there at that time of year!

If there are more people interested than spaces, then the Vagabonds is just around the corner. Also, I will be driving out with space for two more in the car, but flying back, so that could be a cheap way to get out there if flights are expensive.

For those not on the winter climbing meet

With only one CIC hut meet this year, the Winter Week is based in Fort William to provide convenient access to the Ben.

Alan Kimber’s accommodation at Calluna sleeps 14 in two separate units (with a big living room for those post-dinner, making-plans-for-tomorrow sessions in the larger unit), has the world’s best drying room, and the man himself delivers weather forecasts every evening.

One of the clubs most popular meets. Staying in Kelynack Caravan park under the hospice of Francis and Wendy. The bunkhouse only sleeps 10 (now full) but camping is plentiful. There are also two double rooms in B&B (check with campsite)
BOOKIINGS NOW OPEN
(if you are coming and can DRIVE, please let me know soon - thanks)

Fancy taking some time off to explore more of Cornwall ? I will be taking the week off after Easter. Let me know if you fancy extending the time down there.

There are 6 places available this year. Please note that due to the committing nature of winter climbs on Ben Nevis this meet is not suitable for winter climbing novices.
This meet is now full. The reserve list is open.

Staying in the excellent K Fellfarers hut, with easy access to the Central Lakeland crags and fells.

North Wales in the spring. Longer evenings and possibly some rays of sunlight. Training for the Welsh 3K-ers, rock-climbing and hiking are all options.

8 spaces left! I'm short of drivers at the moment, so those with CO2 machines are especially welcome.

There are over 1200 routes on the two islands of Malta and Gozo, the climbing is mostly trad with at least a third graded at VS or below. Also for anyone that way inclined it is a mecca for deep water soloing.

The island is relatively small so most of the crags will be no more than a 30 mins drive. The plan is to hire a large villa (with pool) for as many as we can fit in and then organize a fleet of cheap hire cars to get us about. As long as we book well in advance flights should be under £120 and accommodation (hopefully) no more than £80. The Malta guide came out last summer and is on sale at most climbing shops- have a browse is you want more detailed info.

Staying in a hut in the Glen next to Glencoe - so possible winter climbing opportunities, Summer climbing on Beinn Trilleachan, or Munro stomping in the fine spring weather up Ben Starav & Stob Coir'an Albannaich.

Spring and a trip back to Stanage to get hands on grit early on in the season. Lots of space booked at North Lees campsite and a trip to the pub in Hathersage for supper definitely on the cards! Lots of climbing options and if the weather holds, a brilliant weekend to be had.

A Y*mp is like a Yomp, but far superior. The challenge is to visit as many Dartmoor tors as you can and survive to tell the tale. All good fun.

Sunday option fun climbing at The Dewerstone or more Tor bashing.

Accom is at YHA Bellever which is slap bang in the middle of Dartmoor (24 places booked).

Part one of a series of rock meets with a historical theme: Follow in the handholds and footholds of John Menlove Edwards, one of the pioneers of Welsh rock climbing in the 1920s and 1930s. FOUR HUT SPACES REMAINING!!!

A big project: Fix the hut's water supply.

After a good fun weekend in South Pembroke last year, this is a return to the sea for some abseiling, adventure and atmospheric climbing on some of the best cliffs in the country. We'll be camping at St Petrox and we have unlimited pitches. Come along and we'll have a big bank holiday party!

Climbing on the excellent sandstone crags of Northumberland. Great walking options on the moors or coastal walks overlooking the Farne islands. 14 spaces available in bunk barn, camping space for up to 6 more.

A welcome return to the SMC's hut in Assynt. Excellent walking opportunities in the scenically stunning North - West Highlands.

NOTE: I have limited internet and landline access at present - could people please contact me by mobile 07766 733215

After being the only people to climb in the dry on the Gogarth meet last year a repeat performance is in order! Staying at the elusive Holyhead campsite.

Meet now full.

A visit to one of the UK's more famous bivvy spots. Climbing at Loch Avon if you're hard enough to backpack with a rack and rope. Munro bagging options too. Book early for sleeper tickets.

Yes a weekend of Peak Limestone. Starting at Harpur Hill which offers a variety of both trad and sport climbing, something for every one then. Sunday having got the feel for the stuff we can branch out further afield and sample the joys of Horseshoe Quarry,Stoney Middleton the choice is endless and yours.

Annual attempt at completing a round of the highest peaks in Snowdonia, starting and finishing at the hut. This is a serious challenge requiring competent navigation skills - if the weather is clear, excellent if the weather is poor. The minimum distance is approximately 30 miles with circa 13,000 feet of ascent. The present club record is just over 15 hours. Fancy your chances? Feel free to contact me to find out more.

We have 3 spaces left. Anyone interested in a weekend in north wales providing for your fellow LMCers. We could do with someone prepared to give up a day collecting people scattered around north wales and making some food. Your efforts will be much appreciated.

A joint meet with the Worcester MC.

A new meet and challenge for the LMC this year, as an alternative to the Champagne Challenge, but following in a great tradition of the Rock and Ice club - who apparently used this event for their pre-Alpine training, in days of yore.

The '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 - usually about 12!. The route, crags, routes you climb and the grade at which you climb, are entirely up to you (you can even walk it if you like), but usually includes all the Classic Gritstone Edges in the East Peak . However be warned - Your 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 Robin Hood Inn - Which as many will know is situated conveniently close to Birchens Edge and can be used for much needed refreshment/celebration .... if you make it before closing time!

Check the bulletin board (Meets Section) for suggested route/edges and further details

Two days of clipping bolts in the sunshine. Watch the sun set over the sea from the Cove House Inn on Chesil Beach.

A training opportunity for the alps, long scrambles, moving together and possibly crevasse rescue refresh from the car park.

Camping beneath the UK’s premier trad venue. Called "the best crag in the world" by Leo Houlding, the black cliff is sadly little visited by the LMC – a situation that must be rectified! Lots to go at from Mod onwards, including 13 routes under the VS grade, and 18 at VS – so not just a E(go)-fest. Great venue to be climbing 10+ routes in a day for the Alpine training sadists!

Please note that this meet commences on Friday 11 July, with cars leaving on Thursday 10th in the evening.

Based at the excellent Yorkshire Rambler's club hut near Clapham - something for all.

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A meet to Southern Switzerland, concentrating on granite rock climbing. Camping at Vicosoprano in the Val Bregalia. Cragging on offer via chairlift to Albigna valley. Bondasca valley has two huts and Sciora peak faces plus Cengalo and Badile. Val di Mello offers valley sport climbing in nearby Italy.

Obergabelhorn, Zinal Rothorn, Weisshorn, Breithorn, Taschhorn, Matterhorn and...the Dom. Come to the Mattertal this summer for the LMC alpine meet. The location will be Tasch, somewhere the club has been before but not for many a long year. I'm currently looking at Attermenzen campsite as a base - midway between Randa and Tasch, the cheapest 3 star campsite in the Valais ( according to Preston MC website) and one frequented by the Alpine Club. More soon, email me if you're interested so I can start negotiation with the campsite owners. I have pre booked excellent weather, light rain every three days from 3-5pm only, one mega storm on day 4 to coincide with a rest day. Fireworks for Swiss national day August 1st. Unfortunately I am unable to guarantee the quality of the muesli, and melted cheese will be on every menu but in theory this is optional.

4 spaces remain for members

Out West, Scafell, Pillar, good pub close by!

Unfortunately no cars are coming up from London (As of Thurs 12:00)

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Summer Camp
The campsite at Beeches Farm is basic facilities, but a fantastic place for a large Summer mixed climbing and walking meet.

The climbing in Wye Valley is suitable for all grades (beginners and experienced alike) and there also some great walks in the area.

Plus ceilidh and BBQ Sat evening
Camping at Barnsoul. Good times & weather guarenteed.
Kilts optional.....

The most southerly point of the mainland British Isles and to the meet steward's knowledge the first LMC meet to this location. Plenty of climbs of all grades, including non-tidal. Covered by the West Cornwall guide, which quotes the "advantage of its relative unpopularity as a tourist centre...pasties from Anne's Famous Pasty Shop...and a remarkably potent beer, Spingo, brewed and sold at the Blue Anchor pub, after a few pints of which even the most dedicated crag rats will be skipping through the streets with flowers in their hair." Enjoy.

If you have four days holiday owing; the dolomites are too far to go for a long weekend; you don't own a kilt; or you have herpetophobia; come to Lundy! A week with nothing to do but enjoy the best British sea cliff climbing has to offer. Staying at the comfort of 'the Barn' with climbs of all grades on offer. Please email me if you have any questions.

Excellent exposure and amazing rock, exploring the via ferrata cables of Northern Italy

Walking and climbing

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4 spaces remain for members

South-East facing quick drying rock; with lots of finger pockets, several multi-pitch routes at all grades v.diff to extreme - three to four pitches, and a view of a stream-train on the Welsh Highland railway, for those who like that kind of thing. Camping near by, real ale pub a mile away from the camping.

Inspiring and intimidating sea cliffs on Anglesey. Not for the faintheardted - best to be leading solid VS to make the most of it. Staying at the Kayaker's campsite.

Munro bagging and more from the remotest part of the mainland UK. Based in a bunkhouse in Inverie. Book early for sleeper tickets.

Munro bagging and more from the remotest part of the mainland UK. Based in a bunkhouse in Inverie. Book early for sleeper tickets.

4 spaces remain for members

Hidden between the Peaks and Dales are Pennines for the connoisseur. Picturesque illustration of the Industrial Revolution, including original paved packhorse tracks across the moors; as well as plenty of what the Yomp is renowned for. Accommodation in the Slack Top Centre [url]http://www.slacktopcentre.com[/url]

4 spaces remain for members

I have booked some accomodation for the meet, its a "stone tent."
http://www.yha.org.uk/find-accommodation/peak-district-sherwood/campingbarns/Birchover/general.aspx

Climbing, Scrambling and Walking options abound, from a hut complete with an on site boulder problem.

4 spaces remain for members

Climbing or walking, and blowing things up. What more could you ask for? The hut is full, but the camp site is big.

4 nights accommodation booked at the Orange House, see www.theorangehouse.net for further information. Plenty of beds have been booked for us. We usually get atleast 30 people on this meet.

Flights are now available to Alicante, with the choice of flying with Easyjet from Stanstead, depart Thurs 6/11/08 at 6.25am, return Mon 10/11/08 at 4.40pm; or **FLIGHT UPDATE** with Easyjet from Gatwick, depart Thurs 6/11/08 at 6.35am, return Mon 10/11/08 at 9.50pm. BOOK EARLY FOR THE BEST FARES.

Please contact Joel for further info and to book on this meet.

Walking, Climbing and Mountain Biking and a Cyclesportive are just four of the many options available with the whole of the Peak District on your doorstep whilst staying at - [url]http://www.busheyheathfarm.co.uk/ [/url] - it’s all available without the hassle of planes and car hire. Fireworks optional. No musical ability required...and you can stay out at night if you really want to...although with running water, both hot and cold, it would be a shame to miss out on the modernity of the accomodation on offer...and don't forget the Alpaca Derby

Well, you know about the mountains bit. Likely to be a bunch of both walkers and hopeful climbers. Music takes over Saturday evening, depends on who comes, but guaranteed to have the M&M song book, getting bigger every year, and piano accompaniment. Beginners and party people always have a go; musical people - will you take a chance and bring that 'cello out of the attic? To be updated......

Same as last year, but hopefully with nicer weather - let's hope for a clear night! (We'll almost be at the new moon so no help for you there...)

Plan is to start at lunchtime on the Saturday, do some nav revision, then some walking and stumbling around in the dark, before getting to bed late.

Sunday will be a free day - but there'll be some micro navigation tuition available if people want it.

Note that this meet is in the vagabonds hut up the road, not Fronwydyr.

MEET NOW FULL - but there's a reserve list, so still email if you want to go on it.

Staying at the Ochil MC club hut in Crianlarich. Climb unpronounceable hills in inclement weather, followed by excellent dinners. Navigation practice likely. THIS MEET IS FULL.

Once again, North Wales will play host to the club's Annual Dinner. With food and a ceilidh, the evening promises to be festive, fun-filled event.

Booking forms and the menu can be downloaded here
[url]http://www.londonmountaineeringclub.com/Downloads/DinnerBooking2008.pdf[/url]

Fronwydyr is booked by an outside club.
4 spaces remain for members.

Start the 'get fit' new year resolution.

Please note my old barnsoulcottage e-mail is not working correctly and I'm not receiving all e-mails, and not all outgoing messages are delivered. If you get no reply to any e-mail messages you have sent to me then please phone me to confirm.
Cheers Steve J

Two day emergency first aid course run by the British Association of Ski Patrollers (BASP). Limited to 20 spaces. Cost: £120. To be held at Lady Eleanor Holles School, Hampton – see [url]http://www.lehs.org.uk/contact.shtml[/url] for address

I have a couple of places spare. Please either add your name to the meet list on the Bulletin Board (See ‘Meets Programme’ and then ‘First Aid’) or e-mail me.

You can read about the course here:

[url]http://www.basp.org.uk/course-descriptions.asp?id=3[/url]

At the Robertson Lamb hut in langdale. I will not be taking bookings until AFTER the LMC dinner. So please do not get in touch before the 7th December

Similar format to last year - Fri night at Barnsoul, Saturday head into the Galloway hills - overnight wild camp / bothy.

Please note my old Barnsoulcottage e-mail is not working correctly and I'm not receiving all e-mails, and not all outgoing messages are delivered. If you get no reply to any e-mail messages you have sent to me then please phone me to confirm.
Cheers Steve J

[url]http://www.londonmountaineeringclub.com/membersonly/bulletinboard/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1825[/url]

Walking and climbing, with new electrics installed at the hut!

The unofficial yomp takes up where the official yomp left off back in October with miles of spectacular countryside, varied terrain and bog. Set in the spectacular Beacons there will be an interesting route and long route planned through the mountains where the SAS train (a shorter route for bad weather and those who would like slightly less bog for their money will also be available). As the days will be shorter we have selected a very decent bunkhouse which we have exclusive use of (check it out at [url]http://www.bunkhousewales.co.uk[/url]). There is a pub within walking distance for post yomp refreshment. They who dare… yomp.
*** Updated Tue 10th: 1 SPACE REMAINING ***

4 spaces remain for members

All 16 spaces are booked

Back by popular demand, staying at the SMC's most famous hut, avoiding long walks into the Ben. Please note that due to the committing nature of winter climbs on Ben Nevis this meet is not for winter climbing novices.

Meet fully booked (again!).
Contact Ralph to be put on reserve list.

The first weekend of Spring, allegedly

Staying at Blacksmiths Bunkhouse at the Snowgoose Mountain Centre just outside Fort William. 14 places available. Very convenient for Ben Nevis and Aonach Mor , with Creag Meagaidh, Glen Coe and the Cairngorms all possible too.

I have a place available for half the week (from Tuesday night). e-mail me if you're interested.

[url]http://www.highland-mountain-guides.co.uk/Default.asp?Page=48[/url]

A week of Scottish winter climbing. Staying at a bunkhouse TBA

Not quite a week - Thursday to Monday night (leave Tuesday) so with luck on the weather we should get 4 days climbing in. Based in Fort William. Bookings open on 1st December.

4 spaces remain for members

A second chance to stay at the legendary hut. As before, please note that due to the committing nature of winter climbs on Ben Nevis this meet is not for winter climbing novices.

last minute spaces due to people dropping out, they'll sell you their sleeper tickets, call me on my mobile if interested

Walking, climbing, tried and tested electrics.

If it is Easter, it must be Cornwall. This is traditionally the first big meet of the year attracting all types of climbers and walkers, members new and old. What better way to kick start the Spring with plentiful climbing and walking options, and quite often sunny warm weather.
We stay at Kelynack camping and caravan park. There are 10 bunkhouse spaces on a first book first serve basis (NOW FULL) and plenty of camping options in the near vacinity of the bunkhouse. The seating area just outside the bunkhouse serves as a great communal meeting area for bunkers and campers alike, so this is a very social meet.

Please contact Joel if you would like to book on this meet (note Joel is away on holiday between 13 and 22 March and will reply to e-mails on his return), or for general queries about this meet please ask via the forum on the club website.

Knoydart's 10 Music Festival

Come and celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the buy-out of the Knoydart Estate! The Knoydart Foundation is 10 years old in 2009. A fantastic line-up is taking shape, with confirmed bands including Bombscare, Lori Watson, and old favourites the Squashy Bag Dance Band. Watch this space for updates on performers...Accompanied children are free. Festival subject to license.

http://www.knoydart10.com

Tickets for the festival are £55
http://www.thebooth.co.uk/show.asp

Dates shown are the music festival dates. We could go earlier / stay later. We will also need to sort out a boat across - likely to be booked up well in advance ~ & the ferry will be busy!
Current plan is travel up towards Mallaig Thurs night, camp local, ferry early Friday. Munro bagging Fri & Sat, music festival Fri & Sat nights. Ferry back on Sunday - yes they are running boats on a Sunday!

4 spaces remain for members

Ideal time of year for the 3 peaks challenge - plus excellent climbing options nearby. Staying at the Selside Centre, by Horton in Ribblesdale. One last minute space available!

Last year's trip was a fabulous 3 day assault by all parties climbing at all grades on some of the finest sea cliffs in the country. With hundreds of routes to go at, there's something for everyone and when the weather's good, there's no better place to push your grade. For non-climbers, there's surfing and costal walking too.

Places on this meet are unlimited with unrestricted camping at the Rectory Fields in St Petrox. There will also be dinner in the pub on Saturday night.

I'm away in March a fair bit so bookings will open on 1 April 2009.

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The plan is thus: travel by various means to the fontainebleau, to boulder on perfect sandstone in the forest in the daytime, and eat french food in the evenings, washing it all down with copious quantities of red wine.

http://www.vimeo.com/3927100

It's camping, so no limit on numbers. Flexible dates - we'll be there for the first week, so if you want just the BH W/E then that's cool as long as transport can be arranged.

Aid climbing at Hedbury quarry - sport climbing at nearby Swanage. Note some areas have climbing restictions due to nesting birds.
The only restrictions are east of the Quarry in The Big Cove.
The planned routes are to the West through the big caves on the ledge. Candle light aiding and a great spot for a BBQ.

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Climing options, nearby walking / biking and literary diversions.

Sitting in tents in the Lake District while it rains. We may get to walk & climb if we’re lucky or swim if we’re not.

A week of climbing in hot weather surrounded by fine wine.

A large selection of sport climbs for everyone from novice to expert with well over 19 crags and 1300 routes. So it's just like going down the wall but outside. Staying in a Gite near Dijon.

Also lots of walking/hiking opportunities in the area.

More details here:
[url]http://www.londonmountaineeringclub.com/downloads/promotional/BurgundyAdvert3c.pps[/url]

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Munros to bag, hill walking, big mountainous rock scrambling and multi-pitch rock climbing,sea cliffs, and the Talisker distillery nearby.
6 extra spaces booked

A long weekend of climbing in Belgium. Beer, Moules Frites
and multi-pitch sport routes at all grades within 5 hours of London! Option to stay on Sunday night and come back on Monday (I will probably drive)

Are you up to the challenge?

Starting and finishing at Fronwydyr and taking in all of the Welsh hills above 3000ft.
Approximate route details are here :http://www.mapmyrun.com/route/gb/fronwydyr%20front%20door/354860132010 (click from "street view" to "terrain view" for better details)although route choice is yours.

Please note that I'm going to be away in Scotland from 5th June so probably won't have access to e-mail. If you'd like to come along then please contact me on my mobile number.

Following on from the great success (?!) of the 'Gallop' last year we are running this meet again with the WMC.

The 'Gallop' is about 12 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 - usually about 12.
The route, crags, routes you climb and the grade at which you climb, are entirely up to you (you can even walk it if you like), but usually includes all the Classic Gritstone Edges in the East Peak.
However your grade for the 'Gallop' is the lowest grade you climb on the day!

The object of the day is to have FUN! However due to the ‘Need for Speed’ on the rock throughout the day...
This meet is best suited to climbers who have experience of climbing on grit.

More details will be posted on the bulletin board later in the year (Meets Section) - or check last years post.

4 spaces remain for members

Let's hope the great weather continues! Climbing, scrambling and walking for those training for the Alps and a weekend away in the sunshine for others.

A weekend trying to make sense of the guide book. Staying at the Three Cliffs Bay camping ground and Pitton Cross. Both camp sites now full.

Mid summer in North Wales for those stuck in old Blighty and not in the Alps. With lots of sunshine hours, there are good opportunities for long walks and climbs.

NOTE: The meet steward will not be reading emails until 19/7

This year’s Alpine meet will be a two-centred meet; a week in Bernina (on the snow) followed by a week in Bregalia (on the rock). We will be camping in/near Pontresina (1800m in the Val Bernina) for the first week, which runs Saturday July 25th till Saturday August 1st. On the 1st (subject to benightments etc) we’ll move an hour or two up and down the Val Bregalia to camp at Vicosoprano (1100m). I’ll confirm exact locations of campsites in due course.
Email or 'phone me if you want to come and I'll put you on the Alpine circulation list for regular updates. No limit on numbers.

Given the many new arrivals in recent years what better way to celebrate than squeezing them all into the hut for the weekend.

All parents and their offspring welcome for 3 days of tantrums, tears and fun.

Ok this meet is off to the wilds of the Chew valley in the north west peak aiming to visit Wimberry, often described as the cinderella of the peak and Dovestones.
Both are in dramatic if somewhat isolated locations, yes your going to have to walk in. But enroute to Wimberry you will be spoilt by a series of superb boulder problems to divert your attention from the up hill flog. To then be spoilt some more by a series of classic grit stone climbs in a dramatic setting with great views.
The down side, you knew there had to be one, is that it's north facing. But it's August so will be dry and not green and you won't have to queue for your routes either.
Maintaining this spirit of adventure will be a visit to Dovestones which has a truly wide grade range (some thing for everyone)of climbs and even gets some sun, well in the afternoon any way.
So see you there, unless of course you actually want to go to Fronwydyr and be surrounded by screaming parents!!

A cheap summer holiday for walking, climbing and chilling out reading - or all of the above - whatever takes people's fancy.

Excellent sport climbing on the south coast. Staying at the Giants Head Campsite near Cerne Abbas (www.giantshead.co.uk).

CURRENTLY FULL BOOKED - unless you're willing to drive!

The Champagne challenge is yesterdays news - its time to make way for....

The LMC 3000er Nofio-Crwydro challenge : in the footsteps of Hillary

Challenge parameters:
- Start where you like, end at Fronwydyr
- 3 mountain ranges to visit on foot
- 3 Lakes to be fully traversed one on Carnydds, one on Glyders, one on Snowdon Ranges.
- Extra lakes optional and worth 3 bonus points for full traverse and 1 bonus point for a 'dip'
- For a trad. lake traverse the kit is a swim costume, a swim hat and goggles
- Wetsuits are allowed but that will be recorded as aiding the route, (it is not necessary to carry the sac whilst swimming )
- No other bouyancy aids allowed.
- No peaks to be climbed en route
- No motorised aid
- 3 post-swim brew ups compulsory on exiting the water one of which must include a full English breakfast, all must involve tea. Observers (non swimmers) may assist with these compulsory brew ups
- All kit to be carried en route
- Route to be completed within one outing, but camping is allowed ( again aiding the route)
All those completing course receive one bottle of Dwr.

There will be a connoisseurs route posted nearer the time.
Check out [url]http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7567448.stm[/url] for inspiration.....?
Important NB. Openwater swimming like mountaineering has its own safety precautions. Know them before you start.

Far from the bank holiday crowd. Focus on High Street; Harter Fell; Buckbarrow with starred routes from Diff to E4 up to 100 metres; Fairfield with Dove Crag, Gill Crag, Hart Crag, Black Crag, etc etc (and within pilgrimage range of the gingerbread shop.) Two centre trip based at the Kirkstone Pass Inn, then Kentmere, for the best of both worlds

Staying in the Don Whillans hut.
It's green, it's damp, it's overhanging and that's just the kitchen !
What could possibly go wrong.
Surprisingly HUT IS NOW FULL, so now expanding in to a camping meet.

Time to get back on Welsh rock after your alpine exploits as the year hopefully stretches into an Indian summer with gourmet cuisine in a communal meal. TWO HUT PLACES LEFT

South-East facing quick drying rock; with lots of finger pockets, mainly multi-pitch routes at all grades v.diff to extreme - mostly three to four pitches, fairly easy access and a view of a stream-train on the Welsh Highland railway, for those who like that kind of thing. Camping near by, real ale pub a mile away from the camping.

4 spaces remain for members

Climbing, scrambling and walking in a stunning location.
1 place left.

4 spaces remain for members

A weekend of climbing on the best of English grit.
One day at Almscliffe and one at Brimham rocks. Also excellent bouldering at each venue.
Dales and Moors also very close for those looking for a ramble.
http://www.woodhousewinksley.com/location/
£11 per two man tent per night

Apparently last year it was all "Timothy Taylor and The White Swan". Now experience what the yomp truly means as the LMC hit mountainous Herefordshire and the Welsh Marches. Scrumpy in these parts if you're lucky. Stable Block at Dunfield House in Kington booked for a legless apres yomp party.

Circular 79km ride from Liss Station with numerous hills up and down quiet roads in fab scenery. Cafe stop. Possible on single speed,
1131m Ascent, 1125m descent.

http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/348047

Staying at the Solihull Mountaineering Club's hut. Close to Cadair Idris, the Rhinogs and the Arans - plus local crags and mountain biking trails - it offers something for everyone.

Hut in Little Langdale - Lake District
http://www.annovate.co.uk/yrc/lowhallgarth.htm
Wetherlam, Swirl How, Grey Friar, Crinkle Crags, Bow Fell all nearby.
Three Shires Inn a short stagger away in Little Langdale.
Hut now full - reserve list started. Possible camping in Great Langdale valley?

Bonfire night!

The Orange House is the perfect location to explore some of the best sports climbing in Spain. Sella is only a 30 minute drive into the mountains and 30 minutes along the coast is Calpe. The Orange House (www.theorangehouse.net) is located outside Alicante but feels like it is really in the sticks. On past experience the weather is normally still warm at this time of year and it is often a welcome change from the weather in the UK! I recommend the mega early morning easyJet Gatwick/Alicante or Stansted/Alicante flights on the Thursday and then the late evening flights home on the Monday to maximise climbing. As this is a popular meet and there is maximum number of spaces I suggest booking early so feel free to email me to reserve a space and pay a £25 deposit.

Flights
Gatwick to Alicante
Depart: Thursday 12th November, 06:50 (Arrive at 10:15) - Flight number 8659
Return: Monday 16th November, 21:50 (Arrive 23.25) - Flight number 8668

*** Meet Full ***

4 spaces remain for members.

4 spaces remain for members.

At the Royal Victoria Hotel, Llanberis.
Booking form here:
[url]http://www.londonmountaineeringclub.com/downloads/DinnerBooking2009.pdf[/url]

Overhanging sport routes at Weem Rock behind the hostel in the winter sun and a 5 min walk to early winter ice on Meall Ptarmigan. Plus walking up unprononceable hills in marginal weather.

Ice climbing, skiing, ski mountaineering and whatever else! Venue probably Chamonix area, come for one or two weeks. Book early.
I'm looking to book a chalet for up to 20 people in the French Alps starting around Christmas.

Ice climbing in Ouray, Colorado. The 15th Annual Ouray Ice Festival takes place during the first week of our stay. The festival’s various climbing clinics, manufacturer product demos, parties and climbing competitions, coupled with the Ouray Ice Park, will likely keep us in Ouray for the first week. The second week we may explore other frozen waterfalls in the San Juan valley, take an active rest day in Telluride or simply rate the attempts by various Colorado microbreweries to best Real Ale!
UPDATES: 1)Flying to Montrose (MTJ) 2)Staying in condo at entrance to Ice Park. 3)'Knights of the Round Table' = LMC theme for Arc'Teryx/Petzl Superhero theme party.

First Fronwydyr meet of the year

Meet now full

4 spaces remain for members

4 days snowshoeing in the area west of Mt Blanc.

Staying at Tranearth, near Coniston. Great Hut which can sleep 32 in total. With 1km walk in from car park to the hut.
The meet is always great fun, with great company and great food.
SPACE HAS BECOME AVAILABLE.