Weekend trip round 2!!!! IMPORTANT NOTICE !!  AU MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED FOR THE WEEKEND TRIP. NO MEMBERSHIP, NO TICKET. WE WILL CHECK ! The 1st-3rd Dec we will be going to the peak district for a weekend of climbing, bouldering and walking !!! We will be staying at the stoney Middleton hut in the centre of the peaks. This could be a great opportunity to learn to trad climb or go bouldering on some of the best boulders in the country. The weather looks absolutely freezing (literally) but sunny so perfect conditions for climbing hard. So just a heads up if you're planning to come, bring lots of layers, warm socks, gloves, hats. Also the hut we stay in will be pretty small and cosy so please if you have them try and bring a sleeping matt and bag !! It will make the sleeping processes alot better for all :) Below is a full kitlist so you can make sure not to forget anything. For this trip, you will need to bring: Sleeping Bag Sleeping matt Pillow Warm Clothes Lunches for Saturday and Sunday Friday night dinner (or eat beforehand) Hiking/Climbing stuff (depending on what you want to do!) Suitable footwear (not trainers!) If you are keen on climbing - Please bring your own shoes! We are gonna be doing some climbing which is very difficult in normal shoes! Suitable clothes (No jeans!) As many warm clothing items you can carry  Waterproofs Any medication you may need (we have first aid kits, but don't carry stuff like inhalers, epipens etc.) Pick ups will be on Friday at: 6PM at Sports Hall Carpark 6:15PM at Smithdown ASDA   Looking forward to seeing you all out there !      

LUMC are having our first weekend trip of the year to Blaen Y Nant in the lovely mountains of Snowdonia! The format of an LUMC weekend trip is usually pretty flexible, but roughly it goes like this Friday evening - arrive and have some drinks/chill in the hut Saturday - in the morning everyone chooses what they want to do for the day then groups split and go out. Dinner prepared by the lovely committee in the evening then fun activities/games/music after Sunday - Clean up the hut (everyone has to help!) and get another day of activity in, then drive home (often via a pub) and get back in the evening For this trip, you will need to bring: Sleeping Bag Pillow Warm Clothes Lunches for Saturday and Sunday Friday night dinner (or eat beforehand) Hiking/Climbing stuff (depending on what you want to do!) Suitable footwear (not trainers!) If you are keen on climbing - Please bring your own shoes! We are gonna be doing some climbing which is very difficult in normal shoes! Suitable clothes (No jeans!) Waterproofs Any medication you may need (we have first aid kits, but don't carry stuff like inhalers, epipens etc.) Pick ups will be on Friday at: 6PM at Sports Hall Carpark 6:15PM at Smithdown ASDA Tickets are a bit more expensive, but they go straight towards covering accommodation, petrol + vans, breakfast and dinners! AU membership is required for this trip. The BMC Participation Statement says that: The BMC recognises that climbing and mountaineering are activities with a danger of personal injury or death. Participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions. By coming on the trip you agree to this participation statement. Further information can be found at https://www.thebmc.co.uk/risk-and-safety

First Hike of the year, LUMC will be guiding you up Kinder Scout in the peak district This is a beautiful route with some great scenes and nature, difficulty will be moderate with some steep inclines Kit list: No jeans or non-grip trainers Be prepared for cold and wet weather Water proofs and preferably some hiking shoes with grip Fleece to keep you warm Bring some food and water with you    Schedule  We will be offering pickups from outside the sports centre on campus at 7.40 saturday morning, aim to be there a bit before as we will head straight to Smithdown ASDA carpark for 7.50 to pick up any remaining climbers and be leaving for wales at 8:00. Payments to be made after confirmation of tickets to our PayPal @ (tres.lumc@gmail.com (p.s No AU membership is required for our first trip of the year)   

This Saturday (7th Oct) is LUMCs first outdoor climbing trip !!! We are heading to Trevor quarry in Llangollen for a day packed with as much climbing as we can. This is a great crag with accessible climbing for all abilities and in a beautiful location as well. So dont worry if you have little outdoor experience as our committee and members are all well experienced and happy to help. Schedule We will be offering pickups from outside the sports centre on campus at 7.40 saturday morning, aim to be there a bit before as we will head straight to Smithdown ASDA carpark for 7.50 to pick up any remaining climbers and be leaving for wales at 8:00. We hope to be back in liverpool late evening usually around 10-11ish so bring plenty of food and drink with you to keep you going, also remember to bring warm clothes as it can be quite chilly. All gear will be provided however we only have a limited number of shoes so please bring your own if possible. Payments made after ticket confirmation to our paypal using friends and family @  tres.lumc@gmail.com (p.s No AU membership is required for our first trip of the year) 

This is the ticket lottery for the 2023 Easter Fontainbleau trip.  Getting one of these tickets shows your intrest and we will put your name into the randomised list to select those who will be attending.  As mentioned in the information evening if you are able to drive (over 21 and have been driving for atleast 3 years) you can get a gauranteed ticket so please let either James or Finlay know. 

CASEG FRAITH FEB 2023 Hello everyone! This Friday (the 24th) we'll be motoring over to the lovely Caseg Fraith hut for our biggest trip of the year! We've got a fantastic weekend of hiking and climbing planned, and all of us on the committee are super excited to get back in the hut. To come along you will need the following: Sleeping bag + Pillow Warm Clothes Food for lunches and Friday night dinner Any climbing equipment you have (if you want to climb) an AU membership Hiking Boots/Suitable footwear (No Trainers) Suitable Clothes (No Jeans) Waterproofs Tickets for this trip are £45. The money all goes towards the Vans, Huts, equipment and food for dinner on Saturday and breakfasts. To pay for your ticket, send the money to tres.lumc@gmail.com on paypal. Please use Family and Friends otherwise we lose money on each transaction! We will check both who has AU membership and who has paid on the day and will turn you away if you are missing either!! Any questions please message the club on instagram @uolclimb Pick up times on Friday are: 6PM from the Sports Centre on Campus 6:15PM from the ASDA on Smithdown Road You do need AU membership. If you don't have it, you can buy it for £30 if you go in person to the sports centre. By buying a ticket you agree to the BMC participation statement as outlined below: The BMC recognises that climbing and mountaineering are activities with a danger of personal injury or death. Participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions. By coming on the trip you agree to this participation statement. Further information can be found at https://www.thebmc.co.uk/risk-and-safety

Hey gang!!! LUMC are going to be have their super mega cool and festive Christmas Meal on the 8th of December at 6pm at the Hope & Anchor! Once you select your ticket, I will send you an email with the form to choose your food. Please note that if you don't send payment within 48 hours of you completing the form you may lose your place! The only way to confirm is through payment to the club paypal (details on the form). Prices are as follows £17.50 for 3 courses £14.50 for 2 courses Some menu items cost extra, these are listed on the form.

LUMC will be running a hiking trip on 26th November. Route is around 13km, taking roughly 4-5 hours to complete. Pickup will be from either Smithdown ASDA carpark or On Campus at the sports center carpark. Pickup will be at 7:30am at Campus or 7:45am at Smithdown. Aiming to be back in liverpool by 7-8pm Tickets cost £20, which must be sent to the club paypal tres.lumc@gmail.com with the reference "hike", after getting a ticket, selecting "friends and family" so that the club does not lose money to transaction fees. If you cannot pay with paypal please let me know so we can arrange payment before the trip. Tickets only collect basic info, if you have anything extra that needs to be know (medical or otherwise), it is your responsibility to inform the organisers by telling us in-person or messaging through social media. Membership is required for this trip, for information on how to get this, see the “welcome to LUMC“ post pinned on Facebook. We will check to ensure everyone on the trip is a member Essential Kit List: Backpack Walking boots and thick socks Comfortable walking pants (No jeans!!!!) Warm Layers - Fleece's, hat, gloves Waterproofs  Lunch and Water bottle (1L minimum perfered) Money for pub (optional but recommended) The BMC Participation Statement say that: The BMC recognises that climbing and mountaineering are activities with a danger of personal injury or death. Participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions. By coming on the trip you agree to this participation statement. Further information can be found at https://www.thebmc.co.uk/risk-and-safety

LUMC will be running the second day hiking trip of the year on November 13th. Route is around 16km, taking roughly 6-7 hours to complete. Pickup will be from either Smithdown ASDA carpark or On Campus at the sports center carpark. Pickup will be at 7:30am at Campus or 7:45am at Smithdown. Aiming to be back in liverpool by 7-8pm Tickets cost £20, which must be sent to the club paypal tres.lumc@gmail.com with the reference "hike", after getting a ticket, selecting "friends and family" so that the club does not lose money to transaction fees. If you cannot pay with paypal please let me know so we can arrange payment before the trip. Tickets only collect basic info, if you have anything extra that needs to be know (medical or otherwise), it is your responsibility to inform the organisers by telling us in-person or messaging through social media. Membership is required for this trip, for information on how to get this, see the “welcome to LUMC“ post pinned on Facebook. We will check to ensure everyone on the trip is a member Essential Kit List: Backpack Walking boots and thick socks Comfortable walking pants (No jeans!!!!) Warm Layers - Fleece's, hat, gloves Waterproofs  Lunch and Water bottle (1L minimum perfered) Money for pub (optional but recommended) The BMC Participation Statement say that: The BMC recognises that climbing and mountaineering are activities with a danger of personal injury or death. Participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions. By coming on the trip you agree to this participation statement. Further information can be found at https://www.thebmc.co.uk/risk-and-safety

This Saturday (12th) we will be heading to The Roaches, Peak District for a day of bouldering and trad. The weather looks dry but chilly so wrap up warm. Recommended kit: Usual climbing gear - we have a few spare shoes, although sizes are limited Harness and helmet if you have it Lunch and water! Warm clothes money if we head to pub Tickets cost £20, which must be sent to the club paypal tres.lumc@gmail.com with the reference "Climbing", after getting a ticket, selecting "friends and family" so that the club does not lose money to transaction fees. If you cannot pay with paypal please let me know so we can arrange payment before the trip. Tickets only collect basic info, if you have anything extra that needs to be know (medical or otherwise), it is your responsibility to inform the organisers by telling us in-person or messaging through social media. Membership is required for this trip, for information on how to get this, see the “welcome to LUMC“ post pinned on Facebook. We will check to ensure everyone on the trip is a member The BMC Participation Statement say that: The BMC recognises that climbing and mountaineering are activities with a danger of personal injury or death. Participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions. By coming on the trip you agree to this participation statement. Further information can be found at https://www.thebmc.co.uk/risk-and-safety  

What's going on guys!!! LUMC are running their first official Climbing Trip of the year to Burbage South in the peak district (weather dependant)! Pickup will be from either Smithdown ASDA carpark or On Campus at the sports center carpark. Pickup will be at 7:30am at Campus or 7:45am at Smithdown. Aiming to be back in liverpool by 7-8pm. You must have AU membership to join this trip. To come along you will need the following - Clothes you can move in (bring a warm layer too! It is October!) - A tasty lunch - Plenty of water - Climbing equipment if you have it! We can provide if not. Tickets are £15, which is just to cover transport, petrol and equipment. If tickets are sold out but you can make your own way, send us a message on @uolclimb on Instagram or Finlay Haggar on Facebook. The BMC Participation Statement say that: The BMC recognises that climbing and mountaineering are activities with a danger of personal injury or death. Participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions. By coming on the trip you agree to this participation statement. Further information can be found at https://www.thebmc.co.uk/risk-and-safety  

LUMC will be running the first day hiking trip of the year on October 15th. Route is around 10km, taking roughly 5-6 hours to complete. Pickup will be from either Smithdown ASDA carpark or On Campus at the sports center carpark. Pickup will be at 7:30am at Campus or 7:45am at Smithdown. Aiming to be back in liverpool by 7-8pm Tickets cost £10, this is for the minibus hire and petrol only. Tickets only collect basic info, if you have anything extra that needs to be know (medical or otherwise), it is your responsibility to inform the organisers by telling us in-person or messaging through social media. Membership is required for this trip, for information on how to get this, see the “welcome to LUMC“ post pinned on Facebook. We will check to ensure everyone on the trip is a member Essential Kit List: Backpack Walking boots and thick socks Comfortable walking pants (No jeans!!!!) Warm Layers - Fleece's, hat, gloves Waterproofs  Lunch and Water bottle (1L minimum perfered) Money for pub (optional but recommended) The BMC Participation Statement say that: The BMC recognises that climbing and mountaineering are activities with a danger of personal injury or death. Participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions. By coming on the trip you agree to this participation statement. Further information can be found at https://www.thebmc.co.uk/risk-and-safety