The second trip of 2019 is already here, and once again we will be heading back to Snowdonia! We'll be staying at the picturesque Mynydd Climbing Club Hut (Blaen-y-Nant), at the head of the Crafnant valley, Snowdonia. With three big dorms, a wood burning fire, and even central heating!!! This is undoubtedly one of the best huts in the country, and the social atmosphere in the evenings is always excellent! There will definitely be walking and winter scrambling going on, and weather permitting, possibly some rock and/or winter climbing too! ----------------------------------------------------------------- IMPORTANT INFO: TICKETS - The cost per ticket is £38. - They will be on sale from 8pm on Sunday 17th February. - Tickets cover accommodation for two nights, the journey there and back with the club, food outlined below, and university insurance. - Keep an eye on the event page discussion for the link to purchase these. A link will be posted shortly before 8pm. FOOD - There will be a big group meal on Saturday evening, there will also be a selection of breakfast things available both mornings - this is included with a ticket - We will be stopping at a supermarket on the way there to shop for Friday evening food, lunch for both days, any snacks, alcohol etc. PICKUPS We will be running pickups from Carnatic, Greenbank, Smithdown Asda, and the Guild - approximately 5:30-6PM. More info closer to the time. ----------------------------------------------------------------- KIT LIST GENERAL: - LUMC AU Membership. This is now compulsory for all trips and you won't be able to participate without it - Sleeping bag for the hut - Towel, Toiletries & spare clothes and shoes for the weekend - Money - for food (outlined later) and for the pub! ESSENTIAL - You MUST have the following to participate - Waterproof walking boots & thick socks (trainers are NOT suitable) - Waterproof jacket & trousers - Walking trousers, Tracksuit bottoms, Warm Leggins etc. NO jeans - Warm Layers - Fleece's, insulated jackets etc. It's cold out this time of year so please bring plenty - Hat - Gloves - multiple pairs in case they get cold and wet - Water bottle - at least 1 litre - Rucksack for your day things - preferably with a dry bag/bin bag liner to keep your things dry - Survival blanket/bag - these are very cheap but very very important. - Headtorch - It gets dark around 5pm, you MUST have a headtorch. - Climbing shoes (only if you want to climb, of course) OPTIONAL - Walking poles - Map/compass if you want to practice some navigation - Camera - B2 boots - those with b2 will be able to participate in activities requiring crampons - Any winter / rock climbing specific gear - Harness, Ice axe, crampons, helmets etc. - can be provided through the club but please bring your own if you have it The essential kit is there for yours and everyone else's safety. If you're having trouble getting kit or you aren't sure what you have is suitable please message me or one of the leaders and we will help. ----------------------------------------------------------------- If you've any questions ideally ask on the Facebook event, or you can drop me a message. The mixed weekend trips are always great fun, long may that continue. Hope to see you all there! Jack - Walking Captain/Vice-President

Our first trip of 2019 will, excitingly, be our first joint trip for a while. We’ll be taking 20 members to join 20 University of London mountaineering club members at their hut, Caseg Fraith, in the heart of Snowdonia. The hut has three big dorms, an open fire, a fantastic view of the Ogwen Valley, and is perfectly located for rock climbing, bouldering, scrambling and walking. We'll be offering all manner of such activities throughout the weekend, along with classic LUMC shenanigans and a fantastic social atmosphere! If it’s cold enough there may even be some exciting winter activities on the books. Remember you must have LUMC membership to come on the trip! We will be asking which activities, you would prefer to do. Please be aware that because of the weather and leader availability we are not able to guarantee that you can do all the activities you wish - but we'll try our best! If you wish to climb on this trip you must have attended an Awesome Walls session/ be confident at lead belaying and have climbing shoes to wear. KIT Its mid-winter so the days are short and the weather will be very cold, so without sufficient kit you will NOT be allowed to participate in any activities. We will be strict on this! You MUST have the following kit to be allowed out of the hut: Head torch Survival Bag Waterproofs - jacket and trousers Warm clothes (lots of layers) Walking boots (not trainers) Climbing shoes (you will not be allowed to climb in trainers) Hat and gloves Water bottle A day sack in which to carry it all (a waterproof liner is also a good idea) You will also need to bring: Sleeping bag and pillow Toiletries Spare warm clothes (especially socks!) Second pair of shoes/trainers Optional if you have them: Any climbing gear you have (harnesses, helmets etc.) B2 Mountaineering Boots (BRING IF YOU OWN THEM – those with b2 will be able to participate in activities requiring crampons) Compass and map Cash for the pub FOOD We'll be cooking Friday and Saturday evening meals as one big group. Breakfasts and lunches individually. We will stop en-route on the Friday night at a big supermarket for supplies. If you've any questions ask on the Facebook event. Please do not send personal messages as they might go into the abyss of the 'other' box and other members will not benefit. "The BMC recognises that climbing, hill walking 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 and involvement."

Tickets for the Winter Scotland trip 18/19  "Tickets" are listed as free on here because payment is going to be made directly to the clubs bank account (avoiding the tidy HQ fees)  If you didn't go to the information evening, then please message Phillip Penarlag directly before getting a ticket.  To come on club transport you MUST have club membership. Price: £151 for trip, £40 for 2 days with instructor (part subsidised)  

The final weekend trip of 2018 of 2018 is here! We will be staying at the Yorkshire Mountaineering Club Hut in the picturesque Coniston Valley, Lake District. If we're lucky and the snow falls then this is a great opportunity for most people to get a taster of winter fell-walking for the first time. You don't need to have done any winter walking before, but general walking experience is useful for this trip.   This is also a chance for people heading on the Winter Scotland trip to learn some basic winter mountaineering skills.   ----------------------------------------------------------------- IMPORTANT INFO:   KIT LIST: GENERAL: - LUMC AU Membership. This is now compulsory for all trips and you won't be able to participate without it - Sleeping bag for the hut - Towel, Toiletries & clothes for the weekend - Money - for food (outlined later) and for the pub!   WALKING: Essential - Waterproof walking boots & thick socks (trainers are NOT suitable) - Waterproof jacket & trousers - Walking trousers, Tracksuit bottoms, Warm Leggins etc. but NO jeans - they don't dry out if they get wet and aren't suitable - Warm Layers - Fleece's, insulated jackets etc. It's cold out this time of year so please bring plenty - Hat - Gloves - MULTIPLE pairs in case they get cold and wet - Packed Lunch & Snacks - AT LEAST one litre of water/juice per day (Filled up in the hut) - Rucksack for your day things - preferably with a dry bag/bin bag liner to keep your things dry - Survival blanket/bag - these are very cheap but potentially very important. - Headtorch - It gets dark around 4pm, you must have a headtorch to be safe.   Optional (but Useful) - Walking poles - Map/compass if you want to practice some navigation - Camera - B2 boots. If you're going to Scotland then you will need these. Wearing them in over this weekend is a very good idea - Any winter specific gear - Ice axe, crampons, helmets etc. - can be provided through the club but please bring your own if you have it   The essential kit is there for yours and everyone else's safety. If you're having trouble getting kit or you aren't sure what you have is suitable please message me or one of the leaders and we will help - it is important you have everything listed essential and may not be able to participate without it. Adapt outdoors in Liverpool stock everything you might need - and you even get student discount there too!.   FOOD - The club will provide a selection of breakfast items (porridge, toast, fruit etc.) for both mornings, as well as a big communal meal for everyone on Saturday evening. - We will be stopping at a supermarket on the way there to shop for Friday evening food, lunch for both days, any snacks, alcohol etc. - We will not need food for Sunday evening as we will be back in Liverpool.   TICKETS - The cost per ticket is £38. - Tickets cover accommodation for two nights, the journey there and back with the club, the food outlined above, as well as university insurance. - They will be on sale from 8pm on Sunday 2nd December. - Some of the tickets will be reserved for Leaders/Drivers & Winter Scotland attendees. The rest will go on general sale. - Keep an eye on the event page discussion for the link to purchase these. A link will be posted shortly before 8pm.   PICKUPS - We will be running pickups from Carnatic, Greenbank, Smithdown Asda, and the Guild. The pickup times will be approximately 5:30-6PM. More info closer to the time.   -----------------------------------------------------------------   Sorry for the long list of things, hopefully all the info is there!   Any questions; Message me, Philip Penarlag or Andreas Rossidis   The mixed weekend trips are always great fun, long may that continue. Hope to see you all there!   Jack - Walking Captain/Vice-President

IT'S CHRISTMAS!!!!!! My little mountain goats, this is the annual event your tastebuds have been waiting for! On the 5th December, 7pm, LUMC will be taking over the Shipping Forecast for a scrumptious three course meal with a free glass of prosecco (or any soft drink of your choice), for only £21.95! This event is NOT TO BE MISSED! So get your Christmas jumpers out of storage and grab those expandable waistline trousers. Please make sure to tell us what you'll be wanting to eat by messaging Helen! CAN'T WAIT!!! Lots of love from your social sec xoxo

For the next climbing trip, we will aim to head to the North Wales to get in a spot of single pitch sport climbing, for a change. The exact location will be decided nearer to the day as we will have a much better idea of what the weather is doing. Please note that as we move late into the year, and the conditions start to deteriorate, it may not always be possible to climb. We will certainly try out best to find dry rock but may have to scramble if the conditions don't allow climbing.  After a climbing filled day, we will be heading to the pub in true LUMC fashion. So please remember to bring a bit of money with you. If you wish to come on this trip then you MUST be able to LEAD BELAY. This is a vital skill that will keep both you and your climbing partner safe at the crag. If you need to learn to belay, then please make sure to head along to one of our awesome walls sessions on Wednesday afternoons, lead by Katie Gemmell All Climbing Equipment will be provided, but please bring your own if you have any. Pickups will be around 7am, but exact times will be announced closer to the trip.  ----------------------------------------------------------------- ESSENTIALS - Warm layers - It is highly likely to be very cold at the base of the crag - Waterproof jacket and trousers - Warm Layers - At least 1 Litre of fluid (either water or squash) - Lunch and Snacks to keep you going all day - A bag to store all your stuff in at the Crag - LUMC Membership -Climbing shoes OPTIONAL - Camera - Money for the pub ----------------------------------------------------------------- Tickets will go on sale on Sunday 11th November from 8PM, and will be sold on a first-come-first-served basis. I look forward to seeing you all there for another great climbing trip!  Andreas (Outdoor Climbing captain)

The first bouldering trip of the year is taking us to Craig Y Longridge in Lancashire.  With 105 problems rated from f3 to f8+, this area offers someting for everyone. Located near Cardwell Quarry, this area also offers the trad climbers amongst you an opportunity to reccie a new crag! The area is supposedly "fairly rainproof" and boasts of a number of overhanging problems along its entire length-has been described as a "temple of pump". For those of you with guidebooks, this area can be found in on page 346 of Lancashire Rock.  

The Second Round of the Northern Universities Bouldering Series!  Please checkout with the ticket that is assigned to you! This ticket is so we know you are getting on the van.

The first mixed trip of the year is here! We will be heading to the Robertson Lamb Hut in the Langdale Valley, Lake District. This is an ideal venue to access all the great walks, climbs and scrambles the Lakes has to offer. Both Walking and Climbing will be available on this trip. However, if you wish to climb then some previous experience is necessary. This can be provided through the club before the trip - please speak to Andreas Rossidis or Katie Gemmell about this.  ----------------------------------------------------------------- IMPORTANT INFO: KIT LIST: GENERAL:  - LUMC AU Membership. This is now compulsory for all trips and you won't be able to participate without it  - Sleeping bag for the hut  - Towel, Toiletries & clothes for the weekend - Money - for food (outlined later) and for the pub!  WALKING & CLIMBING: (If it's too wet to climb you'll be walking too) Essential - Waterproof walking boots & thick socks (trainers are NOT suitable) - Waterproof jacket & trousers  - Walking trousers, Tracksuit bottoms, Warm Leggins etc. but NO jeans - they don't dry out if they get wet and aren't suitable  - Warm Layers - Fleece's, insulated jackets etc. It's cold out this time of year  - Hat & Gloves - preferable a couple of pairs  - Packed Lunch & Snacks  - AT LEAST one liter of water/juice  - Rucksack - preferably with a dry bag/bin bag liner to keep your things dry - Survival blanket/bag - these are very cheap but potentially very important. - Headtorch - Shorter days and the clocks going back before the trip means it gets dark around 5pm. Optional (but Useful) - Walking poles  - Map/compass if you want to practice some navigation - Camera CLIMBING: - Climbing shoes (Essential)  - If you have any climbing gear of your own then please bring it along - All other climbing gear can be provided! The essential kit is there for your own safety. If you're having trouble getting kit or you aren't sure what you have is suitable please message me or one of the leaders and we will help - it is important you have everything listed essential and may not be able to participate without it. Adapt outdoors in Liverpool stock everything you might need - and you even get student discount there too!. FOOD - The club will provide a selection of breakfast items for both mornings, as well as a big communal meal for everyone on the Saturday evening. - We will be stopping on the journey there to shop for Friday evening food, lunch for both days, any snacks, alcohol etc.                                                                                                                                                  - We will not need food for Sunday evening as we will be back in Liverpool. TICKETS - The cost per ticket is £40. - Tickets cover accommodation for two nights, the journey there and back with the club, the food outlined above, as well as university insurance.  - They will be on sale from 8pm on Sunday 28th October. These will be issued on a first-come-first-served basis. Keep an eye on the event page discussion for the link to purchase these. A link will be posted shortly before 8pm.  PICKUPS  - We will be running pickups from Carnatic, Greenbank, Smithdown Asda, and the Guild. The pickup times will be approximately 5-5:30 PM. More info closer to the time. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Sorry for the long list of things, hopefully all the info is there!  Any questions; Walking: message me, Climbing: Andreas Rossidis General: Myself, Andreas or Philip Penarlag The mixed weekend trips are always a great fun, long may that continue. Hope to see you all there! Jack - Walking Captain/Vice-President

Our first weekend climbing trip of the year will take us to stunning North Wales. With the aim of climbing on a variety of rock types in the space of a weekend. We will be staying in the Emily Kelly Hut in Nant Gwynant below Snowdon. This is the perfect place to stay to reach any crag in the area quickly. ***It would be helpful if you are able to lead belay for this trip. If you cannot already, please make sure to head to the awesome walls sessions running for next week. Please speak to Katie if you are interested in coming along*** ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Essential Kit you MUST have: - AU MEMBERSHIP - CLIMBING SHOES!!! - Waterproof jacket & trousers - Headtorch and spare batteries - Warm layers - Waterproof boots/approach shoes - Hat and gloves - AU MEMBERSHIP - Sleeping bag - At least a one litre bottle which can be filled up at the hut - Day bag for trips to the crag - Clothes for two days and nights - If you have any climbing gear of your own then please bring it along. Food: To keep things nice and simple we will split into food groups of between 4-6, and stop at a supermarket on the way down to pick up food for the weekend. Feel free to do the same for breakfasts and lunches too. We will be shopping for 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 evening meals. We will not need food for Sunday evening as we will be back in Liverpool. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- All climbing gear can be provided! Tickets will be available from 8PM on Sunday 14th October and will cost £35. Pickups - We will be running pickups from Carnatic, Greenbank, Smithdown Asda and the Guild. The pickup times will be approximately 5:30 PM. Hope to see you all there for a great weekend climbing! Andreas

For our Intro to rock climbing trip we will be heading to Birchen Rocks in the Peak district (Weather Permitting). This trip is the perfect opportunity to get a feel for what it is like to climb outdoors. Don't worry if you already have some rock climbing experience, come along and enjoy a day climbing. After a climbing filled day, we will be heading to the pub in true LUMC fashion. So please remember to bring a bit of money with you. If you wish to come along to this trip, then please try and make sure that you head to one of our Awesome Walls taster session over the next few weeks. Although climbing experience is not essential but will come in handy! All Equipment will be provided, but please bring your own if you have any. Pickups will be around 7am, but exact times will be announced closer to the trip. ----------------------------------------------------------------- ESSENTIALS - Suitable footwear (Trainers, or climbing shoes if you have them) - Warm layers - Waterproof jacket and trousers - Warm Layers - At least 1 Litre of fluid (either water or squash) - Lunch and Snacks to keep you going all day - A bag to store all your stuff in at the Crag OPTIONAL - LUMC membership (you do not need LUMC membership to come on this trip but you will need it for all the following ones) - Camera TICKETS Tickets will cost £15 and will be available from 6pm on Saturday 29th September. These will be issued on a first-come-first-served basis, with new club member getting priority. ----------------------------------------------------------------- I look forward to seeing you all there to kick off a great year! Andreas (Climbing Captain)