As some of you may be aware, we recently commissioned fire safety risk assessments on all our buildings. The results of these risk assessments, which were carried out by a fire safety engineering company, based in Lancaster, and who had no prior involvement with the club, are quite alarming (no pun intended), and all our […]
In order to maintain Hut Fridges and Freezers in a clean and mould free condition can members please observe the following guidelines. While at the Hut can members please do the following: Clean out any milk or other spillages as soon as they occur or are discovered. Use cleaning sprays to ensure no residue remains. […]
2-5th May Eating ice cream, playing board games and maybe Scafell? Co-ordinator: Mick Byrne
Friday 10th to Sunday 12th October 2025 A jolly autumn get together at Beetham involving fells and pies. Our first Pie Meet went down well so we are running a ‘Return of the Pie’ meet in 2025. We will have a group walk on Saturday followed by a communal meal and probably a quiz. There […]
1st/2nd and 3rd August 2025 Walking, climbing and scrambling meet depending on conditions. Meet culminating in a celebration of Paddy’s birthday on the Sunday afternoon with cake and tea/coffee. Co-ordinator: Laura Fox
Winter Walking and climbing, all weather dependant upon the conditions. A communal meal on Saturday will be provided to suit vegetarians. This meet may suit aspirant members who wish to up their winter skills. All activities will be weather dependent so appropriate winter gear may be necessary. For any additional information contact Neil Atkins.
The BMC has contacted the Club with a view to attracting interest for its currently vacant Chair position. If any members are interested, or need further information, please look at https://thebmc.co.uk/en/jobs
One for enthusiastic optimists who can measure themselves against the Cairngorms, the Monadhliaths, the Drumochter mountains, the Loch Laggan-Creag Meagaidh range and possibly the Ben Wyvis group, all of which can provide excellent snowsport. Get those ski edges sharpened, wax those bases, bring axe and crampons, head torch, and alarm clock too, and BOOK your […]
If you have ever wondered what is involved in an attempt on Everest then this is a great opportunity to find out how many times you might have to ascend the Khumbu icefall. You can view the slideshow on the dropdown Members tab and Member Videos. By: Keith Woodhouse