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  For our next climbing trip, we will be heading to the Peak district for the weekend to sample some of the fantastic gritstone climbing that it has to offer. We will be staying at the Carlswark Cottage that is owned and run by the Derbyshire Pennine club. This hut is in the perfect location for climbing as it is only a matter of minutes from the closest crag! ***You must be able to lead belay for this trip. If you cannot already, please make sure to head to the awesome walls sessions running on Wednesday afternoons for the next two weeks. Please speak to Bethanie Rushworth if you are interested in coming along, or cannot make a Wednesday session*** ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 4th March 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! James. "I've tried many sports, but climbing is the best. The beauty of this sport is that no matter how good you get, you can always find a way to challenge yourself." - Randy Leavitt

PLEASE DON'T BUY A LEADER/DRIVER TICKET For the next walking day trip we will be going to somewhere in the Lake District (exact place to be decided).  As usual we will have more than one route available, so there will be something for everyone. As it is still winter, if you want to come on this trip you MUST have the correct kit, especially waterproofs and warm clothing. If you need any help with acquiring this then please let me know.  You will definitely need a headtorch. We will be ending the day in the pub, so make sure you bring some money etc.  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ EQUIPMENT NEEDED >LUMC membership  >Waterproof walking boots (trainers are not good enough and  having soaking wet feet all day is not fun) >Waterproof jacket (not a designer one which pretends to be  waterproof)  >Walking trousers or anything that is flexible and quick drying NOT  JEANS  >Waterproof trousers  >Warm clothes such as fleeces and thermal base layers and spare  socks >NO JEANS  >Hat and gloves (more than one pair) as it may be very cold on the hilltops >AT LEAST one litre of water >Packed lunch and snacks- you don't want to be hungry  >NO JEANS >Headtorch (this is essential as it will probabaly go dark while we  are out) >A rucksack to put all your stuff in and a dry bag/bin bag inside to  keep the contents dry >A survival bag >NO JEANS >Lots of warm clothes OPTIONAL ITEMS >Camera >Money  >Map/compass if you want to do some navigation ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ For your own safety it is vital you have the required equipment.  A lot of this stuff can be found fairly cheaply online (e.g. amazon). There are also several outdoor shops in Liverpool such as Cotswolds, Adapt Outdoors and Millets.  If you're struggling to get you hands on any equiptment, please do not hesistate to contact me. If you have any other questions regarding the trip feel free to message me :)  Tickets will be on sale from 8pm Sunday 18th February and will be on a first-come first-serve basis from TidyHQ. More ticket information and pickup times will be released nearer the time.  Hope to see you all there!  Elliot (walking captain)

***PLEASE DO NOT BUY A LEADERS/DRIVERS TICKET***   For the next climbing trip, we will aim to head to Snowdonia for a spot of trad climbing. 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 at this time of the year, the conditions don't always swing in our favour, so 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 Bethanie Rushworth The ticket price includes transport to the crag and all climbing equipment will be provided. Please bring your own kit if you have any. Pickups will be around 8am, but exact times will be announced closer to the trip.  ----------------------------------------------------------------- ESSENTIALS - Warm layers - It is likely to be 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 Saturday 17th February at 8PM, and cost £15. Tickets will be sold on a first-come-first-served basis. I look forward to seeing you all there for another great climbing trip! James (Climbing Captain)

***I will be checking AU membership before anyone gets on the bus!*** This is it, the trip we have all been waiting for, exams are over and Wales is waiting! We will be heading to Caseg Fraith in Ogwen valley in Snowdonia where we have climbing and walking right on the doorstep! If you want to come climbing then you will need climbing shoes and should know how to belay. Otherwise there will be plenty of walking to be done. As usual we will stop at the shops on the way where we will buy food for the Friday and Saturday night, as well as lunch and breakfast for Saturday and Sunday. Tickest will cost £35 and will go on sale on Sunday 28th January (next sunday evening) at 8pm. The link to buy the ticket will be posted on the event page at 8pm on the Sunday. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Mandatory kit & equipment for everyone: -AU Membership -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 -An orange survivial or bivy bag- (these are cheap and can be bought on amazon) -Sleeping bag -Toileteries & towel -LUMC AU membership Mandatory kit for climbing: -Climbing shoes -It is desirable to know how to lead belay to be able to climb on this trip. -Please bring any climbing equipment you have with you Optional items: -Camera -Pub money -Compass

*PLEASE DO NOT BUY A LEADERS/DRIVERS TICKET* For the next climbing trip, we will aim to head to the Peak district to get in a spot of single pitch climbing. 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 Bethanie Rushworth All Climbing Equipment will be provided, but please bring your own if you have any. Pickups will be around 8am, 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 - 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 ----------------------------------------------------------------- I look forward to seeing you all there for another great climbing trip! James (Climbing Captain)

ONLY BUY A LEADER/DRIVER TICKET IF YOU ARE A LEADER OR DRIVER For the next walking day trip we will be going to somewhere in the Lake District (exact place to be decided).  As usual we will have more than one route available, so there will be something for everyone. Because it is getting colder and darker earlier, if you want to come on this trip you MUST have the correct kit. If you need any help with aquiring this then please let me know. On the same trip last year we had a lot of snow so make sure you bring a lot of warm clothing -the event picture was taken on last years trip. You will definitely need a headtorch. We will be ending the day in the pub, so make sure you bring some money etc.  EQUIPTMENT NEEDED >LUMC membership  >Waterproof walking boots (trainers are not good enough and  having soaking wet feet all day is not fun) >Waterproof jacket (not a designer one which pretends to be  waterproof)  >Walking trousers or anything that is flexible and quick drying NOT  JEANS  >Waterproof trousers  >Warm clothes such as fleeces and thermal base layers and spare  socks >NO JEANS  >Hat and gloves (more than one pair) as it may be very cold on the hilltops >AT LEAST one litre of water >Packed lunch and snacks- you don't want to be hungry  >NO JEANS >Headtorch (this is essential as it will probabaly go dark while we  are out) >A rucksack to put all your stuff in and a dry bag/bin bag inside to  keep the contents dry >A survival bag >NO JEANS >Lots of warm clothes OPTIONAL ITEMS >Camera >Money  >Map/compass if you want to do some navigation For your own saftey it is vital you have the required equiptment.  A lot of this stuff can be found fairly cheaply online (e.g. amazon). There are also several outdoor shops in Liverpool such as Cotswolds, Adapt Outdoors and Millets.  If you're struggling to get you hands on any equiptment, please do not hesistate to contact me. If you have any other questions regarding the trip feel free to message me :)  Tickets will be on sale from 8pm Saturday 18th November and will be on a first-come first-serve basis from TidyHQ. More ticket information and pickup times will be released nearer the time.  Hope to see you all there!  Elliot (walking captain)

For those of you who would like to come to Scotland this year please get your lottery ticket from this page! The lottery will be open until midnight this Sunday (12th November), and we will let you know if you have received a place at some point on Monday. Tickets will be prioitised to those who have been on club trips before. This is because we need to know that anyone coming on the trip has a good level of fitness and will not fall behind on days out. 

For our first mixed trip of the year we'll be heading over to the wonderful Welsh mountains! We will be staying in a lovely hut situated in Crafnant valley in Snowdonia, North Wales.  Not only is the hut surrounded by beautiful views and scenery, it is also right on the doorstep of multiple walks and climbs. We will also have access to fantastic hut facilities, including a very grand fire place! Please be aware that if you wish to come on this trip to climb then climbing experiencece is desireable, however, not totally necessary. If you would like to climb and have never climbed before then I suggest that you head to one of our Wednesday afternoon Awesom Walls sessions.  Tickest will be £35 and will go on sale on 29th October (next sunday evening) at 8pm. The link to buy the ticket will be posted on the event page at 8pm on the Sunday. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Mandatory kit & equipment for everyone: -AU Membership -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 -It is desirable to know how to lead belay to be able to climb on this trip. -Please bring any climbing equipment you have with you Optional items: -Camera -Pub money -Compass -Alcohol -----------------------------------------------------------------

***PLEASE DO NOT BUY A LEADERS/DRIVERS TICKET*** 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 Liverpool University activity base just outside Llanberis. 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 on Wednesday afternoons for the next two weeks.*** ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 15th 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! James.