Choose your desert wisely

For the second year, LUMC will once again be heading across the Channel and (attempting) to cruise up some of the world famous boulders of Fontainebleau.  The trip will be running during the first week of the Easter break, starting around 3rd April for roughly a week (exact dates tbc) and last year ended up costing around £150.  If you are very sure you want to come, can you please register your interest by getting a free ticket for this event. Then we can decide on numbers and transport.  

Tickets for the climbing day trip. Only buy a ticket if I've said you have a spot, thanks guys!   

Our next walking trip will take us back the Lake district, to Red Screes... and hopefully, the weather will be kind this time I MUST STRESS THAT THE HILLS MAY STILL BE IN WINTER CONDITION AND IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THE MANDATORY KIT YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO GO ON THE TRIP.  This is for your own safety and that of the group  -LUMC memebership (for all trips now LUMC memebership is mandatory, we cannot take you on trips if you don't have it) -Waterproof Boots (trainers are inaqaquate) -Waterproof Jacket  -Waterproof trousers -Hat and gloves -Warm Layers (The weather is cold) - AT LEAST 1 litre of fluid (either water or sqush)  -Lunch and snacks -Headtorch and Spare batteries( Very important!) an A bag to store your kit in (I also recommmend to those new to mountaineering to line the inside of thier rucksack with a with a bin liner to keep its contents dry)  - A survivial or bivy bag- (these are inexpensive and could save your life, they can be bought for as little as £2:39 on amazon,or at most outdoor shops) Optional items  -Camera -Money for the pub - Compass (for all you ML candidates, you may have the opportunity to practice some Navigational skills)  -B rated boots, Crampons and Axe(s) if you own them  If you have any question in regards to this trip or any required kit do not hesitate to message me.  Alex (Walking Captain) “If you succeed with one dream...it's not long before you're conjuring up another, slightly harder, a bit more ambitious, a bit more dangerous”  ― Joe Simpson

Tickets for Tremadog, only by a ticket if you know you have a place or have spoken to me (Joel) 

Our next walking trip will take us back the Lake district, specifically Great end  I MUST STRESS THAT THE HILLS WILL BE IN WINTER CONDITION AND IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THE MANDATORY KIT YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO GO ON THE TRIP.  This is for your own safety and that of the group  -LUMC memebership (for all trips now LUMC memebership is mandatory, we cannot take you on trips if you don't have it) -Waterproof Boots (trainers are inaqaquate) -Waterproof Jacket  -Waterproof trousers -Hat and gloves -Warm Layers (The weather is cold) - AT LEAST 1 litre of fluid (either water or sqush)  -Lunch and snacks -Headtorch and Spare batteries( Very important!) an A bag to store your kit in (I also recommmend to those new to mountaineering to line the inside of thier rucksack with a with a bin liner to keep its contents dry)  - A survivial or bivy bag- (these are inexpensive and could save your life, they can be bought for as little as £2:39 on amazon,or at most outdoor shops) Optional items  -Camera -Money for the pub - Compass (for all you ML candidates, you may have the opportunity to practice some Navigational skills)  -B rated boots, Crampons and Axe(s) if you own them  If you have any question in regards to this trip or any required kit do not hesitate to message me.  Alex (Walking Captain) “If you succeed with one dream...it's not long before you're conjuring up another, slightly harder, a bit more ambitious, a bit more dangerous”  ― Joe Simpson

LUMC go to Banff Film Festival! It's on Friday the 17th of Febuary at the Plaza Community Cinema in Waterloo between 7.00 and 10.00pm. Featuring a brand new collection of the most exhilarating mountain and adventure films on the planet, witness phenomenal landscapes, inspirational characters and a whole heap of adrenaline coming at you from the big screen! Celebrating the mountains and the great outdoors, the screenings have a real community feel – and there are fabulous prize giveaways too! A great social night out.

Our next walking trip will take us back North Wales, specifically to the Glyderau (Welsh Plural for the "Glyders") Although this trip is suitable for both experts and beginners alike the Hills are still in Winter condtions and for your own safety and that of the group we ask you have the mandatory equipment below.  -LUMC memebership (for all trips now LUMC memebership is mandatory, we cannot take you on trips if you don't have it) -Waterproof Boots (trainers are inaqaquate) -Waterproof Jacket  -Waterproof trousers -Hat and gloves -Warm Layers (The weather is cold) - AT LEAST 1 litre of fluid (either water or sqush)  -Lunch and snacks -Headtorch and Spare batteries( Very important!) an A bag to store your kit in (I also recommmend to those new to mountaineering to line the inside of thier rucksack with a with a bin liner to keep its contents dry)  - A survivial or bivy bag- (these are inexpensive and could save your life, they can be bought for as little as £2:39 on amazon,or at most outdoor shops) Optional items  -Camera -Money for the pub - Compass (for all you ML candidates, you may have the opportunity to practice some Navigational skills)  -B rated boots, Crampons and Axe(s) if you own them  If you have any question in regards to this trip or any required kit do not hesitate to message me.  Alex (Walking Captain) “For every mountain you climb and plateau you rest at, there will be another and more interesting view ahead.”  ― Mark Divine (Former US Navy SEAL)

The most popular trip of the year is here!! This one is not to be missed, and comes just after exams end, meaning you can either celebrate with us, or drown in your sorrows. The hut hut is located in the Ogwen Valley in Snowdonia, and is surrounded by great walking, scrambling and climbing. Please remember that climbing is dependent on the weather being well behaved! As per, we'll be stopping at Tescos on the way to sort out foodd and drink for the weekend. Tickets will cost £35, and details of how to buy these will be announced soon. We shall also be celebrating the 21st birthday of our very own Tess Bain! ----------------------------------------------------- Mandatory kit & equipment for everyone: -Waterproof walking boots -Waterproof Jacket  -Waterproof trousers -Hat and gloves -Warm Layers  -Lunch and snacks (These can be bough beforehand or when we stop at a supermarket on the way) -Headtorch -A day rucksack big enough for everything you'll need to take (You will also need a rucksack liner or some bin bags to keep everything dry) -A bag big enough for all your weekend things -A survivial or bivy bag- (these are cheap and can be bough from amazon) -Sleeping bag -Toileteries & towel -LUMC AU membership Mandatory kit for climbing: -Climbing shoes -You will need to know how to lead belay to be able to climb -Please bring any climbing equipment you have with you Optional items: -Camera -Pub money -Compass -Alcohol ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (For those new to the club, each trip normally has a quote) "Dont bother with a quote" - Matt Dennies

So as winter approaches, we get ever closer to one of our favourite trips of the year, Winter Scotland! It's time to don those crampons and grab your ice axe, because it's about to get snowy! Our winter Scotland trip is a fantastic opportunity to learn some new skills, have a proper adventure/laugh and to really take your mountaineering to the next level. If you've got ambitions to start venturing into the Alps then this is the place to start. I challenge you to find anyone in the club that hasn't loved this trip! We'll be spending the week in a delightful lodge in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park, a prime location for big mountain action. As well as a week of winter walking, this year we can offer members a taste of some winter climbing too (if you have some basic climbing skills). Tickets are £195 which covers all your tansport and accomodation. You need to register for a ticket between 31s Oct-6th Nov.

Our festive Christma meal at Hope and Anchor is quickly coming around and we need to know who would like to come and what you would all like to eat! :)  Please buy a ticket by midnight on Sunday and choose what you would like to eat. The meal is £12.45 for three courses.  The choices for starters are: Rich tomato and jersey cream soup (v) Crispy chicken wings with a sticky tabasco sauce Crispy breaded camembert with a tangy cranberry dip (v) For your main course you have the choice between: Hand carved roast turkey, sage and onion stuffing and a pig in blanket with crispy potatoes and vegetables Boneless beef rib served with crispy potatoes and seasonal vegetables Mushroom and halloumi burger with chips and chilli slaw (v) Davidstow cheddar cheese, Cornish clotted cream and leek tart (v) XXXmas burger, beef burger topped with hand carved turkey, crispy bacon, cheese and chilli sauce with crispy potatoes Finally, for dessert your choices are: Christmas pudding ice cream sundae Toasted marshmallow vanilla cheesecake with chocolate sauce Chocolate fudge cake with ice cream When you buy your ticket you will be able to select what you want to eat.  Look forward to seeing you all there and sorry for mentioning Christmas in November!! xxx

The next trip for LUMC is to Coniston, in the South Lakes.   Mandatory kit & equipment  -Waterproof walking boots -Waterproof Jacket  -Waterproof trousers -Gaiters -Hat and gloves (multiple pairs are advised) -Warm Layers  -Lunch and snacks (These can be bough beforehand or when we stop at a supermarket on the way) -Headtorch (that works with spare battery's) -A day rucksack big enough for everything you'll need to take (You will also need a rucksack liner or some bin bags to keep everything dry) -A bag big enough for all your weekend things -A survivial or bivy bag- (these are cheap and can be bought cheaply from amazon) -Sleeping bag -Toileteries & towel -LUMC AU membership - No jeans please!! If you have them: -Ice axes -Crampons  -B rated boots  Optional kit  -Alcohol  -Pub money  -Compass if you want to have a go at Navigatiing  Nobody climbs mountains for scientific reasons. Science is used to raise money for the expeditions, but you really climb for the hell of it. Edmund Hillary Any issues let me know  Alex